Publisher's Synopsis
The Disasters of War is a large print edition book by Francisco De Goya. It is a collection of eighty prints that depict the horrors of war, particularly the Peninsular War that took place between 1808 and 1814. The prints were originally created by Goya between 1810 and 1820, and they were not published until 1863, thirty-five years after his death. The images in the book are graphic and gruesome, depicting scenes of violence, torture, and death. The large print edition makes the images more accessible to readers who may have difficulty reading smaller print. The book is an important historical document that provides a vivid portrayal of the atrocities of war and the impact it has on individuals and society as a whole. It is a powerful reminder of the human cost of conflict and the need for peace.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) Eighty-Five Etchings By Goya With An Essay On The Artist�������s Life And Work And An Introduction To The Etchings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
