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NAPIER, William Francis Patrick. History of the War in the PeninsulaLondon : 1828-40
First editions of the first volume and last three; the other two being second editions. The first volume was published by Murray, who decided not to exercise his option on the next three having made a considerable loss, Napier therefore published the rest of the history through Boone having raised the money by subscriptions. Napier's work certainly... Learn More£1,500.00Stock Code: 135880
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NAPIER, William Francis Patrick. History of the War in the PeninsulaLondon : 1835-40
First editions of the last three volumes; the first three volumes are third editions. Napier's work certainly divided opinion. "Soult considered it 'perfect', Sir Robert Peel 'eloquent and faithful', the Spanish general Alava felt it too pro-French, and a British officer in India demanded satisfaction on his return for a 'most unfounded calumny' about... Learn More£1,250.00Stock Code: 125535
