Comentario del coronel Francisco Verdugo, de la guerra de Frisia, by Verdugo
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"Comentario del coronel Francisco Verdugo, de la guerra de Frisia" by Verdugo is a historical account written in the early 17th century. The work focuses on the colonel’s experiences as the commander during the Spanish military campaigns in the Low Countries, specifically in Friesland during the lengthy contest for control under the reign of King Philip II of Spain. The book promises insight into military strategies and personal reflections of its author,
who faced numerous challenges and adversaries during his tenure. The opening of this historical commentary introduces the author, Colonel Francisco Verdugo, and the context of his service during a tumultuous period in the Spanish wars in the Netherlands. Verdugo recounts his fourteen years in command and the numerous challenges he faced, including navigating the political intrigues and military confrontations against both internal dissent and external foes, like the forces of the Prince of Orange. He reflects on his efforts to maintain order among his troops, manage supplies amid shortages, and lead attacks against formidable adversaries, setting the stage for a narrative that blends military history with personal anecdotes of leadership and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Verdugo, Francisco, 1537-1595 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Fuensanta del Valle, Feliciano Ramírez de Arellano, marqués de la, 1826-1896 |
| Editor | Sancho Rayón, José León, 1830-1900 |
| Title |
Comentario del coronel Francisco Verdugo, de la guerra de Frisia, en xiv años que fue gobernador y capitan general de aquel estado y ejercito por el rey don Felipe II, nuestro señor |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Josep Cols Canals and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 30.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | DH: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg |
| Subject | Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50526 |
| Release Date | Nov 22, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 353 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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