Publisher's Synopsis
"A Journal of the Campaign in Portugal and Spain" offers a firsthand account of the Peninsular War, as experienced by Henry Mackinnon from 1809 to 1812. This historical record provides valuable insights into the military strategies, challenges, and daily life during Napoleon's campaign in the Iberian Peninsula. Mackinnon's journal goes beyond military matters, offering observations on the inhabitants, customs, trade, and cultivation of Portugal and Spain during this tumultuous period.
Readers gain a unique perspective on the social and economic conditions of these countries as they were impacted by war. This journal serves as an important historical document for anyone interested in the Napoleonic Wars, 19th-century European history, or the cultural landscapes of Portugal and Spain.
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