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The Deplorable History of the Catalans, From Their First Engaging in the War, to the Time of Their Reduction (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
Synopsis
A detailed window into Catalonia’s struggle during the War of the Spanish Succession, told through contemporary dispatches and actions. It highlights the push to defend liberties, the strategy of alliances, and the fierce resistance in Barcelona.
This edition presents the perspective of Catalan authorities and military leaders as they confront foreign powers, shifting loyalties, and a costly siege. It offers a focused view of political decisions, civil courage, and the daily realities of war.
- Explore how alliances with England and Portugal influenced strategy in Spain and Catalonia.
- Follow the siege of Barcelona, including planning, assaults, and the city’s response.
- See how leaders argued in councils about risks, orders, and military duties.
- Get a ground-level sense of the political and military stakes for Catalonia and its people.
Ideal for readers of military history, European conflict, and studies of liberty and sovereignty.
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