The Basque Provinces, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): Their Political State, Scenery, and Inhabitants; With Adventures Among the Carlists and Christinos - Couverture souple

Stephens, Edward Bell

 
9781527767294: The Basque Provinces, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): Their Political State, Scenery, and Inhabitants; With Adventures Among the Carlists and Christinos

Synopsis

Explore the Basque Provinces through war, politics, and rugged frontier life—told with eye‑witness immediacy. A vivid historical narrative that weaves the political state, dramatic sieges, and day‑to‑day life in the Basque country during the Carlist and Christino conflict. This edition grounds its scenes in real places, from Bilbao to the Nervion estuary, and follows both sides through battles, treaties, and personal accounts.

- Delve into the era’s key events, from sieges and bridge battles to the social and political dynamics that shaped the region.
- Read translated excerpts and contemporary reports that illuminate strategy, leadership, and the human cost of war.
- Examine appendices with official correspondences, military reports, and documentary evidence that enrich the historical picture.
- Experience the Basque countryside and coastal towns as they figure in memoirs, journalism, and military maneuver.

Ideal for readers of military history, 19th‑century Spain, and regional biographies who want a grounded, documentary view of a pivotal period in Basque history.

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