Publisher's Synopsis
The Military Exploits, Etc. Of Don Juan Martin Diez, The Empecinado is a historical account of the life and military career of Don Juan Martin Diez, a Spanish guerrilla leader who played a significant role in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's armies. The book describes how Diez first began his guerrilla warfare tactics and then organized a system that became highly effective in resisting the French invasion of Spain. The author, Juan Martin Diez, provides a detailed and personal account of his own experiences fighting alongside Diez and the other guerrilla fighters. The book also includes descriptions of battles, tactics, and strategies used by the guerrillas, as well as the political context of the war. Published in 1823, The Military Exploits, Etc. Of Don Juan Martin Diez, The Empecinado is an important historical document that sheds light on the tactics and strategies used by Spanish guerrilla fighters during the Peninsular War.To Which Is Added That Chieftan�������s Celebrated Representation To The King Of Spain.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.