In 1812, with Napoleon focused on Russia, his hold over Spain began to slip. Wellington saw his chance. After capturing the key fortress cities of Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz, he marched on Salamanca.

SCDIRB copy 1 (39088003523040, 39088016471740) has booklabel: Presented by the Misses Hewitt Nov. 1925. SCDIRB copy 1 in modern half binding of black goatskin and red paste-paper, title in blind on ...