Charles Oman Books

Focusing on the Napoleonic Wars, this comprehensive 7-volume history details the pivotal 1807-1814 conflict in the Iberian Peninsula. Sir Charles Oman utilizes a wealth of firsthand accounts and archival materials from French, Spanish, Portuguese, and British sources, alongside his own battlefield inspections. This thorough analysis reveals the campaign's significant impact on Napoleon's resources and strategies, making it an indispensable resource for understanding this crucial military episode.

Set against the backdrop of various Spanish cities, the narrative explores the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Valencia, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, and Madrid. Each location serves as a unique character, influencing the lives and experiences of the protagonists. Themes of identity, tradition, and the passage of time intertwine as the characters navigate their journeys, revealing the intricate connections between people and place in Spain's vibrant landscape.

Focusing on the Napoleonic Wars, this comprehensive 7-volume history delves into the 1807-1814 conflict in the Iberian Peninsula, highlighting its significance and impact on Napoleon's campaigns. Sir Charles Oman's meticulous research draws from a wealth of accounts by French, Spanish, Portuguese, and British participants, alongside his own battlefield inspections. This extensive analysis offers a balanced and in-depth exploration of a pivotal moment in military history, making it an essential resource for understanding the complexities of the war.

Focusing on Wellington's military campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars, this book details the strategic invasion of France and the significant battles that marked this period, including the Capture of St. Sebastian and the Battles of the Nivelle, Nive, Orthez, and Toulouse. It explores the tactics employed, the challenges faced by the forces, and the broader implications of these confrontations on the war's outcome, providing a vivid portrayal of this critical chapter in European history.

The 1807-1814 war in the Iberian Peninsula was one of the most significant and influential campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars. Arising from Napoleon's strategic necessity to impose his rule over Portugal and Spain, it evolved into a constant drain on his resources. Sir Charles Oman's 7-volume history of the campaign is an unrivalled and essential work. His extensive use and analysis of French, Spanish, Portuguese and British participants' accounts and archival material, together with his own inspection of the battlefields, provides a comprehensive and balanced account of this most important episode in Napoleonic military history. Sir Charles Oman's classic 7-volume History of the Peninsular War is one of the most important histories of the period ever written. The work of a brilliant historian and writer, it presents a large amount of detailed and valuable information in a very readable style.

This collection of essays by the renowned historian Charles Oman covers a wide range of topics in British history, from colonial-era rebellions to the Napoleonic Wars. Among the highlights is a study of the ill-fated Colonel Despard, who led a failed plot in 1802 to overthrow the British government. Oman's lively prose and meticulous research bring to life a bygone era of political intrigue, military heroism, and social upheaval.