Andrew Michael Ramsay - Histoire du vicomte de Turenne

Rare four-volume illustrated set with 2 frontispieces and 13 folding maps from this enriched edition featuring battle plans and sieges - This important historical and military biography is devoted to Henri de La Tour d’Auvergne, Viscount Turenne (1611-1675), regarded as one of the greatest military leaders of the French monarchy - The author traces the career of this famous marshal from his early military experiences to the major campaigns that marked his service under the reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV - The narrative presents his commitments in the European wars, his operations in Germany, in Flanders and in the Spanish territories, as well as his victories and strategic choices during the conflicts that contributed to strengthening French power - Andrew Michael Ramsay - Histoire du vicomte de Turenne, Marechal-General des Armées du Roi - 1771 - Volume I, II, III and IV - Arkstée & Merkus - 345-355-351-386 Pages. Good condition of the bindings, works in their full mottled calfskin leather original, wear from use, some minor defects on covers and spine, several fragile heads (caps) of spines, heads and corners worn, red speckled edges on gold tooling, titling and tomai­­sons gilded on pieces of red and green morocco, gold-ruled frames surrounding the covers - Good interior condition, tanning, title pages printed in red and black and adorned with a superb vignette, works enriched with 2 frontispieces and 13 folding maps, edition enriched with plans of battles and sieges, marbled endpapers in decent condition, a vast set - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days -

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