The History of the Reign of Philip the Third, King of Spain Volume 1 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1808 Excerpt: ...vigorous sallies on the enemy, in some of which they succeeded in their attempts to demolish their works, and in all of them put considerable numbers to the sword. But the exertions of the besiegers were in proportion to the obstacles which they found it necessary to surmount. Spinola had on no former occasion given more conspicuous proofs Of vigour, skill, and bravery; he exposed himself to every danger to which his troops were exposed, and at the same time discovered the most perfect composure and tranquillity. The conduct of Boucquoi and Velasco fully justified the opinion that was entertained of their abilities. The duke D'Ossuna, one of the first grandees in Spain, the princes of Ca-serta and Palestrina, and the marquisses of Est and of Bentivoglio, were commonly mingled With the foremost combatants, and exhibited a Nephew to the celebrated historian of that name. Q 4 bright Book bright example of the most heroic valour. I1-The behaviour of the troops corresponded to 606. this example of their general and officers. The Italians and Spaniards on the one hand, and the Walloon and Germans on the other, animated by their leaders, and stimulated by ambition to surpass their companions, displayed in every rencounter the most determined intrepidity. The garrison therefore, notwithstanding the most obstinate resistance, were compelled to abandon one part of their fortifications after another; and it soon appeared, that in order to save themselves from utter destruction, they must ere long, deliver up the town, unless prince Maurice should come speedily to their relief, This general had already crossed the Rhine pear Wesel, with an army amounting to fourteen or fifteen thousand men; and had advanced as far as Alpen, which lies at the distance of only a few hour...