History of the War in the Peninsula, under Napoleon - Vol. I by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Nonfiction, History, Spain & Portugal, France, Military
ISBN: 9781782890034
Publisher: Wagram Press
Published: 2013-02-18T05:00:00+00:00

BOOK IV.-SPAIN.

General notions on the Spanish Peninsula—The Provinces of Spain united by the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella—Expulsion of the Jews and Moors—Efforts in behalf of the public liberties—Spain a prey to foreign Sovereigns—Establishment of the House of Bourbon on the Spanish throne--War of the Succession—Abolition of the privileges of Aragon —Government of the Bourbons—Reign of the successors of Philip V.—Situation of Spain, from the treaty of Utrecht to the French Revolution—Reign of Charles IV. and Queen Maria Louisa—Administration of Count Florida Blanca and d’Aranda—Administration of Manuel Godoy, Duke of Alcudia—War between Spain and the French Republic—The family compact renewed—The Prince of the Peace removed from the Ministry—Campaign of 1801 against Portugal—Peace of Amiens—Overthrow of the throne of Naples—Warlike manifesto of the Prince of the Peace—Regular military force of Spain—Manners and habits of Spanish soldiers—Discipline—Promotion—General officers—Staff—Administration of the Army—The Household Troops—Infantry—Cavalry—Artillery—Engineers—Direction of military affairs—Godoy’s manifesto disavowed after the battle of Jena—A corps of sixteen thousand Spaniards marched into France—New favours granted to the favourite—Portrait of Godoy—Character of the Spanish nation—The nobility—The clergy—The middle class —The lower class—General considerations.

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