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A History of the Peninsular War 1807-1809
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LENGTH26 hrs and 55 mins
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RELEASE DATE12-03-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
FNH Audio presents a reading of Charles Oman's classic military history A History of the Peninsular War. In this first volume, a detailed examination is made of the first years of the war, 1807 to 1809. The campaign is examined from both sides using reference materials from British, French, Spanish, and Portuguese sources. This book covers the invasion of Spain and Napoleon's trickery in luring the Spanish crown into prison. It also features Wellington's first peninsular battle and of course the famous retreat to Corunna and the battle at that place.
This history, written many years after Napier's, draws its information from more first-hand accounts and corrects some of more glaring mistakes and biases of Napier. Although this audiobook is abridged, the only text removed is a number of the non-English sections of the Appendix, namely sections one, two, three, four, and seven. All English text from the appendices is present.
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What Members Say
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"doesnt translate well into audiobook"
Would you recommend A History of the Peninsular War 1807-1809 to your friends? Why or why not?Yes
Which scene was your favorite?Battle of Balin and Moore's retreat.
Any additional comments?This is probably an excellant book but it doesnt translate well into an audiobook. With the obvious removal of maps the casual listener has very little idea where many of these Spanish towns are located in relation to eachother. And therefore cant fully appreciate the hows and whys of military operations in Spain and Portugal.
Still it is an exhaustive, thourough, enjoyable book.0 of 0 people found this review helpful -
Keith North Little Rock, AR, United States 01-01-13 Member Since 2005
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"Wonderful if you can tolerate the reader"
What made the experience of listening to A History of the Peninsular War 1807-1809 the most enjoyable?Well researched and presented material
How could the performance have been better?If you could find someone to read the book who doesn't butcher the English language. It is cav-al-ry, not cav-ary and pam-plo-na, not pam-ploo-na. The reader continually mis-pronounces words and it is very annoying.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?No way. Couldn't tolerate but a hour or so at a time of the reader, it was very painful at times.
Any additional comments?Super book, be aware of this reader related to future purchases. Where is Robertson Dean or Michael Kramer when you need them?
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