War To The Death: The Sieges Of Saragossa 1808-1809
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Raymond Rudorff
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton., 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Page edges discolored due to tanning and foxing, DJ is chipped with minor tears and scuffings.
This historical account chronicles the brutal and desperate sieges of Saragossa during the Peninsular War. It uncovers the harrowing struggle for survival endured by the city's inhabitants and defenders against overwhelming French forces. The narrative vividly illustrates the ferocity of urban warfare and the extraordinary resilience displayed by both combatants and civilians in the face of relentless bombardment and starvation. This compelling work presents a detailed examination of military tactics and the human cost of prolonged conflict, offering a stark portrayal of a pivotal moment in European history. War To The Death: The Sieges Of Saragossa 1808-1809 stands as a testament to the grim realities of war and the indomitable spirit of those caught within its grasp.
Author: Raymond Rudorff
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton., 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Page edges discolored due to tanning and foxing, DJ is chipped with minor tears and scuffings.
This historical account chronicles the brutal and desperate sieges of Saragossa during the Peninsular War. It uncovers the harrowing struggle for survival endured by the city's inhabitants and defenders against overwhelming French forces. The narrative vividly illustrates the ferocity of urban warfare and the extraordinary resilience displayed by both combatants and civilians in the face of relentless bombardment and starvation. This compelling work presents a detailed examination of military tactics and the human cost of prolonged conflict, offering a stark portrayal of a pivotal moment in European history. War To The Death: The Sieges Of Saragossa 1808-1809 stands as a testament to the grim realities of war and the indomitable spirit of those caught within its grasp.