Project Gutenberg 2015-07-12 Public domain in the USA. 179 Pérez Galdós, Benito 1843 1920 Galdós, Benito Pérez Perez Galdos, Benito Galdós, Pérez Galdós, B. Pérez Zaragoza Wikipedia page about this book: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaragoza_(episodio_nacional) Produced by Giovanni Fini, Josep Cols Canals and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Zaragoza" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This work is part of Galdós's larger series "Episodios Nacionales," which explores Spanish history through a fictional narrative. The novel centers around the experiences of various characters during the Siege of Zaragoza, particularly focusing on the themes of patriotism, heroism, and the impact of war on individuals and communities amidst the turmoil of the Peninsular War. The opening of "Zaragoza" introduces us to four companions who have just escaped from captivity and arrive at the city of Zaragoza, weary and desperate for shelter and sustenance. They navigate the ruined landscape of the city, reflecting on their hardships and the destruction caused by previous conflicts. As they settle for the night in the ruins of a monastery, they come across a man named Don Roque, who shares stories of local heroes and the resilience of Zaragoza's citizens during the siege. The scene sets a tone of camaraderie and determination among the characters, highlighting both their struggles and the vibrant spirit of the city that they have come to defend. Through these initial interactions and observations, Galdós lays the groundwork for a gripping exploration of the human experience during one of Spain's most tumultuous historical periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. es Historical fiction Sieges -- Fiction Zaragoza (Spain) -- History -- Siege, 1808-1809 -- Fiction PQ Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels 465888 2025-06-20T03:41:46.520866 text/html 454449 2024-10-24T17:43:21 text/html 241091 2025-06-20T03:41:53.564810 application/epub+zip 247529 2025-06-20T03:41:47.765815 application/epub+zip 232126 2025-06-20T03:41:47.142813 application/epub+zip 392649 2025-06-20T03:41:58.179780 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342984 2025-06-20T03:41:52.805839 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 328062 2022-09-22T11:48:11.865121 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 425460 2025-06-20T03:41:45.922860 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 405631 2024-10-24T17:43:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17786 2025-06-20T03:41:58.338758 application/rdf+xml 15775 2025-06-20T03:41:47.241843 image/jpeg 3282 2025-06-20T03:41:47.193826 image/jpeg 215838 2025-06-20T03:41:46.575831 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia es.wikipedia