El equipaje del rey José

by Benito Pérez Galdós

"El equipaje del rey José" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel published in 1875. It opens the second series of Galdós's National Episodes, introducing young Salvador Monsalud and other characters caught in Spain's transition from the Napoleonic occupation to independence. Set in 1813 as the War of Independence concludes, the story follows Monsalud through the Battle of Vitoria while exploring the deepening conflict between liberals and absolutists that would shape Spain's future. The novel weaves romance and violence with historical observation.