Letters from Portugal and Spain is a firsthand account of the British march under Sir John Moore, written on the spot as events unfolded.
This edition presents the vivid observations of an officer who lived through the journey from Lisbon to Corunna, offering a clear, authentic view of campaigns, hardships, and daily life on the march.
Framed by the author’s on‑the‑ground perspective, the letters chronicle battles, retreats, and strategic decisions, while also painting portraits of towns, people, and military life across Portugal and Spain. Readers will hear the soldier’s voice as he describes both the rigors of campaigning and the intimate moments that reveal character, loyalty, and the cost of war. The work is complemented by a map of the route and engraved illustrations, helping readers visualize the route and scenes described.
- A vivid, on‑the‑spot narrative of the march and key actions, from departure to Corunna.
- Detailed observations of people, places, customs, and the mood of troops and locals.
- Personal reflections on leadership, courage, loss, and the realities of nineteenth‑century warfare.
- Includes a map of the route and appropriate engravings for context and immersion.
Ideal for readers of military history and espying the human side of war, daily life in early 1800s Iberia, and the perspective of those who stood in the field during these campaigns.