MEMOIRS Historical and Military:CONTAINING A DISTINCT VIEW Of all the Considerable STATES OF EUROPE... [2-Volume set]

Greenwood Press, 1968. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Title continues: "...With an accurate Account of the Wars in which they have been Engaged, from the Year 1672, to the Year 1710. Interspersed with various Reflections on the Views, Politicks, and Interests of the several Princes and Republicks, by whom those Wars were commenced or sustained. With large Observations on their Characters, considered either as Ambitious or Pacific Powers. Together with Remarks on the Conduct and Abilities of their Ministers, Generals, Governors of Places, and other Officers, in the Plans and Execution of the several Operations of War wherein they were employed.Written bu the Late Marquis DE FEUQUIERES, Lieutenant-General of the French Army; For the Instruction of his So. Translated from the French, with preliminary remarks and a Military Dictionary, explaining the Diffult Terms in the Art of War, By the TRANSLATOR." Originally published in French in 1736 by T. Woodward. Complete in two volumes: Vol; I: xxxv (4) 408pp, 8p Index; Vol. II: (3) 368pp + Dictionary. Bookplate of a former owner on the fep of each volume, otherwise a nice copy. (Due to the size/weight of this 2-volume set, an additional shipping charge may apply.).