1835 6vol Napier's History Of The War In The Peninsula Military Book Set

Description: 1835 6vol Napier's History Of The War In The Peninsula Military Book Set History Of The War In The Peninsula And In The South Of France. From The Year 1807 To The Year 1814.By W.F.P. NapierPublished by Thomas & William Boone: LondonVolume I: 1835 (3rd Edition)Volume II: 1838 (3rd Edition)Volume III: 1840 (3rd Edition)Volume IV: 1834 (1st Edition)Volume V: 1836 (1st Edition)Volume VI: 1840 (1st Edition) "Sir William Francis Patrick Napier (1785 - 1860), British general and historian who fought in the Napoleonic Wars, particularly in the Peninsular War in Spain and Portugal; he wrote the popular History of the War in the Peninsula - 6 vol. (1828–40), based partly on his own combat experiences and partly on information supplied by two commanders in that conflict, the Duke of Wellington and the French Marshal Nicolas-Jean de Dieu Soult. During the Peninsular War, Napier fought in the major battles of Fuentes de Oñoro, Salamanca, and the Nivelle River and was wounded several times. He retired in 1819." General wear and fading to covers with some peeling on the cover faces as shown. Some minor splits to outside hinges but structural condition of books is very good overall. Include the bookplate of William Edward Piercy Austin as shown. Condition ranges from some foxing, a water stain and aged discolouration to very clean, crisp and bright. Photos attempt to show the very worst and best of the 6 volumes. Please enquire with us for further details, photos and any specifics of particular interest. Overall, a nice, complete example of this desirable 6 volume set. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request. Size 23cm x 15cm x 3.5cm to 4.5cm approx. (x 6 books) SHIPS WITH INSURANCE & TRACKING

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