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Author:
Dumont, Jean, Baron de Carlscroon and Rousset, Jean de Missy
Publication Date:
1729
Publication Place:
Hague
Description:
Please feel free to request a detailed description. Short description: [Military History of Prince Eugene of Savoy, Prince and Duke of Marlborough and Prince of Nassau-Frieze]. Hague: Isaac van der Kloot, 1729. 2 volumes in one binding. In French and Dutch. First edition. Large size (54 x 35 cm). Over 50 folding cards. The greatest historical evidence of one of the most epic military campaigns in the 18th century on the European stage. Full leather binding. Two-page engraved portrait of Prince Eugene of Savoy, one large fold-out engraved panorama on 3 sheets of the bombardment of Geldern, 9 double-page folding maps on 2 sheets, 75 two-page maps, plans and views of battle scenes, including 12 by Jan Huchtenburg, a total of 88 sheets approximately with 94 engravings, 10 engravings of battle plans, 10 engraved facsimiles. A masterpiece of early 18th century book publishing, it is a detailed account of the military campaigns of three legendary generals of the Spanish Succession War: Prince Eugene of Savoy, Duke of Marlborough and Prince William of Orange (William the Silent), illustrated with Jan Huchtenburg s magnificent battle scenes, maps and plans. Please contact us for details on condition of available copies of the book. SKUMS001033 kn_nat
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lom-MS001033
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