[PDF] An Account Of The War In Portugal Between Don Pedro And Don Miguel eBook

Author : Charles Napier
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 14,91 MB
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : History
ISBN : 1108054188

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A first-hand two-volume account of the Portuguese Civil War, first published in 1836 by one of its key participants.

Author : Charles Napier
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 32,5 MB
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : History
ISBN : 110805417X

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A first-hand two-volume account of the Portuguese Civil War, first published in 1836 by one of its key participants.

Author : Charles Napier
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 21,42 MB
Release : 2013-09
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ISBN : 9781230378763

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1836 edition. Excerpt: ... chapter X. I had prepared the seamen and marines to make another attempt on Figueiras, and requested Marshal Saldanha to support me with a small force from Leiria on the south bank of the Mondego, but the weather was so unsettled that I was not able to leave the Tagus in the City of Edinburgh before the beginning of May. On arriving off Figueiras, the surf as usual was bad, and at no time since I left it, had it been practicable to land. I was joined by the Don Pedro, Eliza, Isabel Maria, Portuense, and Villa Flor, but could not anchor before the 7th. Preparations were made to land the following morning, and the men-of-war got ready to attack the various batteries at the same time, should the beach be practicable. I now shifted my flag on board the Eliza. During the night two English sailors were picked up; they had drifted over the bar, half drunk, and knew little about its localities. Captain Henry was sent in with a couple of gigs in the night to examine the beach, with strict orders not to risk the boats; but Lieutenant Cullis, who commanded one boat, from over zeal approached too near the shore, was struck by a sea, and with the exception of one man all perished. This man was brought before the authorities, and he gave such a flaming account of our force, that next morning the governor, who had been some time ready for a start, abandoned the town, which was taken possession of by the officer detached from Leiria. Boats also came off from Buarcos, and with great difficulty we succeeded in landing. The Marquis Rezendi accompanied me on this occasion, and it was amusing enough to see a knight of Malta in full uniform, decorated with all his orders and crosses, mounted on a fisherman's back, wading through the surf and afterwards seated...

Author : Charles Napier
Publisher :
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 29,73 MB
Release : 2013-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108054195

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Charles Napier (1786-1860) served in the Royal Navy for sixty years. A brave yet controversial commander, he became one of the most popular naval officers in Britain for his role in many battles during the Napoleonic, Anglo-American, Syrian and Crimean wars. He also served as an MP in Parliament. In this two-volume work, originally published in 1836, Napier gives a first-hand account of the Portuguese Civil War, in which he was a key participant. Between 1828 and 1834, a conflict of succession occurred between two brothers, the progressive constitutionalist Don Pedro and the authoritarian absolutist Don Miguel. In 1833, Napier led the Liberal fleet which defeated Don Miguel. He remained in Portugal for some time after the surrender to fight pockets of Miguelite resistance.