Siege of Saragossa by Archibald Alison

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Sir Archibald Alison's "The Siege of Saragossa" is a historical drama documenting one of the most dramatic and bloody events of the Peninsular War (1808–1814), in which the city of Saragossa heroically resisted the siege of Napoleon's troops in 1808–1809. Alison, a British historian and writer known for his detailed accounts of the Napoleonic Wars, offers an in-depth description of the military events, highlighting the tenacious defense of the Spanish citizens and troops against a French army superior in numbers and weaponry. The siege is depicted not only from a military perspective, but also from a human one, emphasizing the courage, suffering, and determination that characterized this extraordinary resistance.

Through her narrative and accompanying cartographic representations, Alison reconstructs the tactical complexity of the siege, highlighting the positions of the fortifications, the attack and defense strategies, and the key phases of the conflict that led to the city's capitulation, but not without a tremendous cost in terms of lives and destruction. Alison's description fits into the tradition of nineteenth-century military historiography, where documentary precision and heroic spirit blend to offer not only a historical account but also a tribute to the valor of the besieged in Zaragoza.

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Product Specifications:
Print: (260 g/m²) with a brilliant white gloss finish
Mounting board: White, 45° bevel cut
Size: 80 x 60 cm
Material: Acrylic glass and wooden frame