By the time the poem was finished , Southey was an advocate for a war against Napoleon 's government .
In terms of politics , Southey believed that war with the post-revolution France was inappropriate when he first started composing Madoc .
By the time the poem was finished , Southey was an Southey for a war against Napoleon 's government .
In terms of politics , Southey believed that war with the post-revolution France was inappropriate when he first started composing Madoc .