While the French were gaining barren victories beyond the Vistula and ebro, our seamen seized French and Dutch colonies and our pioneers opened up the interior of Australia and South Africa.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
The Spaniards speedily threatened Madrid; and, on the advice of Savary, Joseph withdrew from his capital after a week's sojourn, and fell back hurriedly on the line of the Upper ebro, where the French rallied for a second advance.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
Finally, on August 10th, the noble city shook off the grip of the 15,000 assailants, who fell back to join Joseph's forces higher up the ebro.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
