Resumen
In La batalla de los Arapiles, Benito Pérez Galdós brings to life the thunderous clash of empires through the eyes of Gabriel de Araceli, a recurring narrator in the Episodios Nacionales.
As the Spanish War of Independence rages on, Gabriel finds himself drawn into one of the most decisive battles of the Peninsular War: the Battle of Salamanca (Arapiles), where Spanish and British forces joined to strike a crushing blow against Napoleon’s army.
Through a gripping narrative that interweaves real historical figures with vivid fictional characters, Galdós captures not just the strategy and bloodshed of war, but also the emotional toll on ordinary soldiers, civilians, and lovers swept up by the tide of history.
Political loyalties blur, personal sacrifices mount, and ideals are tested in the crucible of combat.
This volume stands as one of Galdós' most dramatic and patriotic tributes to Spain’s struggle for freedom — a masterclass in storytelling where history lives, breathes, and bleeds on the page.