Publisher's Synopsis
""Memoranda Relative To The Lines Thrown Up To Cover Lisbon In 1810"" is a historical account written by John Thomas Jones in 1829. The book documents the construction and defense of the Lines of Torres Vedras, a series of fortifications built by the British during the Peninsular War to protect Lisbon from French invasion. Jones, who served as a captain in the Royal Engineers during the war, provides a detailed description of the construction process, including the use of local labor and materials, as well as the strategic considerations that went into the design of the fortifications. He also describes the various battles and skirmishes that took place around the lines, including the Battle of Bussaco and the Siege of Torres Vedras. The book is a valuable resource for military historians and anyone interested in the history of the Peninsular War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
