Picture 1 of 2
Gallery
Picture 1 of 2
Have one to sell?
THE SPANISH ULCER - A History of the Peninsular War, David Gates 1st US SB VG
US $6.25
ApproximatelyRM 25.83
Was US $12.50 (50% off)
Condition:
“1st US, SB, very mild wear, SMALL REMAINDER MARK ON PAGE EDGES”
2 available1 sold
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
US $6.00 (approx RM 24.80) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Silver City, New Mexico, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Fri, 5 Dec and Wed, 10 Dec to 94104
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
About this item
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:313881311962
Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “1st US, SB, very mild wear, SMALL REMAINDER MARK ON PAGE EDGES”
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Special Attributes
- 1st Edition
- Subject
- Military & War
- ISBN
- 9780306810831
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
ISBN-10
0306810832
ISBN-13
9780306810831
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1840977
Product Key Features
Book Title
Spanish Ulcer : a History of Peninsular War
Number of Pages
576 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / Napoleonic Wars, Military / General, Modern / 19th Century, World
Publication Year
2001
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
26.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
The
Synopsis
The Peninsular War in Spain and Portugal was the most bitterly fought contest of nineteenth-century Europe. From 1808 to 1814, Spanish regulars and guerrillas, along with British forces led by Sir John Moore and the duke of Wellington, battled Napoleon's troops across the length and breadth of the Iberian Peninsula. Napoleon considered the war so insignificant that he rarely bothered to bring to it his military genius, relying instead on his marshals and simultaneously launching his disastrous Russian campaign of 1812. Yet the Peninsular War was to end with total defeat for the French, and in 1813 Wellington's army crossed the Pyrenees into mainland France. What Napoleon had called "the Spanish ulcer" ultimately helped bring down the French empire. Michael Howard of Oxford University hailed this book as "a major achievement...the first brief and balanced account of the war to have appeared within our generation." Illustrated with over a hundred maps and fifty contemporary drawings and paintings, this is a richly detailed history of a crucial period in history that resonates powerfully to this day--and figures prominently in Bernard Cornwell's internationally acclaimed novels of the Napoleonic era., The Peninsular War in Spain and Portugal was the most bitterly fought contest of nineteenth-century Europe. From 1808 to 1814, Spanish regulars and guerrillas, along with British forces led by Sir John Moore and the duke of Wellington, battled Napoleon's troops across the length and breadth of the Iberian Peninsula. Napoleon considered the war so insignificant that he rarely bothered to bring to it his military genius, relying instead on his marshals and simultaneously launching his disastrous Russian campaign of 1812. Yet the Peninsular War was to end with total defeat for the French, and in 1813 Wellington's army crossed the Pyrenees into mainland France. What Napoleon had called "the Spanish ulcer" ultimately helped bring down the French empire. Michael Howard of Oxford University hailed this book as "a major achievement...the first brief and balanced account of the war to have appeared within our generation." Illustrated with over a hundred maps and fifty contemporary drawings and paintings, this is a richly detailed history of a crucial period in history that resonates powerfully to this day,and figures prominently in Bernard Cornwell's internationally acclaimed novels of the Napoleonic era., The war that drained Napoleon's armies and set the stage for his ultimate defeat at Waterloo. The Peninsular War in Spain and Portugal was the most bitterly fought contest of nineteenth-century Europe. From 1808 to 1814, Spanish regulars and guerrillas, along with British forces led by Sir John Moore and the duke of Wellington, battled Napoleon's troops across the length and breadth of the Iberian Peninsula. Napoleon considered the war so insignificant that he rarely bothered to bring to it his military genius, relying instead on his marshals and simultaneously launching his disastrous Russian campaign of 1812. Yet the Peninsular War was to end with total defeat for the French, and in 1813 Wellington's army crossed the Pyrenees into mainland France. What Napoleon had called "the Spanish ulcer" ultimately helped bring down the French empire. Sir Michael Howard of Oxford University hailed this book as "a major achievement . . . the first brief and balanced account of the war to have appeared within our generation." Illustrated with over a hundred maps and fifty contemporary drawings and paintings, this is a richly detailed history of a crucial period in history that resonates powerfully to this day -- and figures prominently in Bernard Cornwell's internationally acclaimed novels of the Napoleonic era.
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (29,279)
This item (1)
All items (29,279)
- o***. (2358)- Feedback left by buyer.More than a year agoVerified purchaseNice book, well packed, promptly shipped.
- 9***1 (38)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAwesome seller! They were courteous with answering questions before purchase. They were also very polite and friendly. The book arrived safely, quickly, and even wrapped in a nice mylar cover. I currently have a collection of around 300 other similar era books, and this book will fit perfectly so it was very nice to see they took the care to make sure I got it as expected. Extremely happy with purchase and would buy from again without hesitation!!Reply from: artofwarnm- Feedback replied by seller artofwarnm.- Feedback replied by seller artofwarnm.Thank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate it. Jamie & Judy Articles of War, LtdDOCTORS UNDER HITLER, Michael Kater, 1st HBdj VG (#256242345916)
- e***_ (651)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA Superb Seller with Outstanding Customer Service and Communication. My Fantastic Brand New Warship Pictorial on the IJN Nagato Class Battleships arrived at lightning speed and exceptionally well packaged and all at a terrific price. This book is Amazing and filled stunning photos and information on this class of warships. I’m Very Grateful to This Superb Seller for providing me the opportunity to have it in my collection. I Very Highly Recommend This Seller.Warship Pictorial # 38 IJN Nagato Class Battleships by Wiper, sb new (#315841959363)
- t***o (182)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasePristine copy of this booklet, still in original shrink-wrap as described, and at a very good price. Shipped quickly, packaged securely. On basis of this order, seller highly recommended. Thanks very much!
More to explore :
- 1st Edition History Magazines in Spanish,
- 1st Edition History Antiquarian & Collectible Books in Spanish,
- 1st Edition History Spanish-American War (1898-1907) Topic Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- History Study Guides & Test Prep Spanish 1st Edition,
- 1st Edition History European Antiquarian & Collectible Books in Spanish,
- 1st Edition Military & War Antiquarian & Collectible Wars Throughout History Books,
- 1st Edition History Indian Wars Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- 1st Edition Wars Throughout History Original Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- 1st Edition Military & War Spanish-American War (1898-1907) Topic Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- 1st Edition History Magazines
Seller feedback (29,279)
This item (1)
All items (29,279)
- o***. (2358)- Feedback left by buyer.More than a year agoVerified purchaseNice book, well packed, promptly shipped.
- 9***1 (38)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAwesome seller! They were courteous with answering questions before purchase. They were also very polite and friendly. The book arrived safely, quickly, and even wrapped in a nice mylar cover. I currently have a collection of around 300 other similar era books, and this book will fit perfectly so it was very nice to see they took the care to make sure I got it as expected. Extremely happy with purchase and would buy from again without hesitation!!Reply from: artofwarnm- Feedback replied by seller artofwarnm.- Feedback replied by seller artofwarnm.Thank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate it. Jamie & Judy Articles of War, LtdDOCTORS UNDER HITLER, Michael Kater, 1st HBdj VG (#256242345916)
- e***_ (651)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA Superb Seller with Outstanding Customer Service and Communication. My Fantastic Brand New Warship Pictorial on the IJN Nagato Class Battleships arrived at lightning speed and exceptionally well packaged and all at a terrific price. This book is Amazing and filled stunning photos and information on this class of warships. I’m Very Grateful to This Superb Seller for providing me the opportunity to have it in my collection. I Very Highly Recommend This Seller.Warship Pictorial # 38 IJN Nagato Class Battleships by Wiper, sb new (#315841959363)
- t***o (182)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasePristine copy of this booklet, still in original shrink-wrap as described, and at a very good price. Shipped quickly, packaged securely. On basis of this order, seller highly recommended. Thanks very much!