All roads lead to Salamanca: British combatants’ reflection of a Spanish city in 1808–1812

British combatants' accounts from the Napoleonic Wars (1808–1812) reveal multiple, situational images of Salamanca, shaped by interactions with locals and French occupation. Key findings include a persistent romanticized view tied to the novel Gil Blas, alongside positive portrayals of Spaniards as hospitable and grateful for British liberation efforts. The study employs imagological analysis of letters, diaries, and memoirs to dissect these narratives, demonstrating how perceptions fluctuated with shifting relationships between British soldiers, Spaniards, and French forces.

Kosykh, T. A. (2023). All roads lead to Salamanca: British combatants’ reflection of a Spanish city in 1808–1812. Гуманитарные И Юридические Исследования, 10(2), 229–236. https://doi.org/10.37493/2409-1030.2023.2.6