out to traditional rivals, banned its republication and exportation, it was soon translated in all major European languages. In 1812, G. A. Thompson translated into English, and it still serves as an authoritative text. Peninsular War As Governor of A Coruña, Alcedo's garrison was able to hold back Marshal Soult's forces while Sir John Moore's troops embarked for Britain, following the Battle of Corunna. He finally surrendered on 18 January 1809. References Further reading v.2 Da-Lu v.4 Pa-Sw v.5 Ta-Z . v.1, v.2, v.3, v.4, v.5 External links Open Library. Antonio de Alcedo, 1735 - 1812 (Bibliography) 1755 births 1812 deaths Historians of Latin America 18th-century Spanish historians People from Quito