Title: Traite des Grandes Operations Militaires Contenant L'Histoire Critique des Campagnes de Frederic II, Comparees a celles de L'Empereur Napoleon... Author: Jomini, [Antoine Henri], Baron de Place: Paris Publisher: Chez Magimel Date: 1811-1816 Description: 8 volumes. Text volumes only, Atlas volumes not present. Numerous folding tables throughout. (8vo) 20x12 cm (8x4¾"), period full calf, spines gilt, red leather labels lettered in gilt. Second Edition. Antoine-Henri, Baron Jomini (1779 – 1869) was a general in the French, and later in the Russian, service, and one of the most celebrated writers on the Napoleonic art of war. Jomini's ideas were a staple at military academies. The senior generals of the American Civil War were well versed in Jomini's theories. Each volume with the engraved armorial bookplate of Maréchal Jourdan. Jourdan (1762-1833) was a notable French army officer. Lot Amendments Condition: Some rubbing and light wear; light foxing; very good. Item number: 241640
Title: Traite des Grandes Operations Militaires Contenant L'Histoire Critique des Campagnes de Frederic II, Comparees a celles de L'Empereur Napoleon... Author: Jomini, [Antoine Henri], Baron de Place: Paris Publisher: Chez Magimel Date: 1811-1816 Description: 8 volumes. Text volumes only, Atlas volumes not present. Numerous folding tables throughout. (8vo) 20x12 cm (8x4¾"), period full calf, spines gilt, red leather labels lettered in gilt. Second Edition. Antoine-Henri, Baron Jomini (1779 – 1869) was a general in the French, and later in the Russian, service, and one of the most celebrated writers on the Napoleonic art of war. Jomini's ideas were a staple at military academies. The senior generals of the American Civil War were well versed in Jomini's theories. Each volume with the engraved armorial bookplate of Maréchal Jourdan. Jourdan (1762-1833) was a notable French army officer. Lot Amendments Condition: Some rubbing and light wear; light foxing; very good. Item number: 241640
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