Refutation of Colonel Napiers Justification of His Third Volume

The very scarce first edition of William Carr Beresford's refutation of Sir William Napier"s account of his own actions in the Peninsular War. A very scarce first edition.Illustrated with an engraved map plate.Beresford, a British general who played a significant role in the Peninsular War, refutes Napier's portrayal of Beresford's own actions and decisions within the conflict, aiming to defend Beresford's military reputation.Retaining the original half title.William Carr Beresford, 1st Viscount Beresford fought alongside the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsular War and held the office of Master-General of the Ordnance in 1828 in the First Wellington ministry. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with small loss of paper to spine label. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with significant spotting throughout. Very Good.