European Wars

Leipzig: Verlag Karl H. Hiersemann, 1923. Precious Weapons from the Dresden Armory, with 82 illuminated plates, 2 of them colored. Text in German. Bound in original quarter vellum and green leather boards, spine gilt ruled and decorated, and with two gilt morocco labels, boards gilt ruled, upper front cover lettered in gilt, With full page black and white photographic illustrations, text verso. Very Good Plus, small repaired tear to vellum at head of spine, light rubbing to leather boards at the tips. Contents are clean, tight, and unmarked. This over-sized and heavy book will require extra postage from international buyers. . First Edition. Leather. Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

1693 1ed Memoirs Henry of Turenne & Frederic Duke of Bouillon ENGLISH Langlade

A rare, 17th-century English translation of Jacques de Langlade's memoirs on the lives of Henri, Viscount of Turenne and his brother Frederic of Auvergne, Duke of Bouillon. These two brothers were important French marshals known for their military leadership during the Dutch War.

This first English edition was translated out of the French by William King.

Item number: #6453
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LANGLADE, Jacques de
New Memoirs and Characters of the two great Brothers, the Duke of Bouillon, and Mareschal Turenne

London: Printed by T.W. for Tho. Bennet, 1693. First edition.

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o L. Arthur Somerset
§ Lord Arthur John Henry Somerset (1780 – 1816), English politician, was the sixth son of Henry Somerset, 5th Duke of Beaufort. He served an MP for Monmouthshire.
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1650 1ed Execution Charles I Defensio Regia Saumaise French Royalist Civil War

Claude Saumaise was a 17th-century French scholar known for his editions and commentary of classical works and Greek anthologies. However, he also published a defense of Charles I of England following his execution. Curiously, Saumaise's 'Defensio Regia' takes on a thoroughly royalist agenda, even from a Frenchman, and Charles II even helped publish the book. This book even inspired John Milton who published his own piece of political propaganda that covered the events of Charles I and II.
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SAUMAISE, Claude
Defensio regia, pro Carolo I, ad sereniss. Magnæ Britanniæ regem Carolum II. filium natu majorem, hæredem & auccessorem legitimum.
Rothomagi, apud Ioannis Berthelin…, 1650. First Edition.

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1680 Netherlands History English William Temple Government War France Amsterdam
William Temple was a 17th-century English author who published a variety of works, most of which were essays on politics, historical perspectives of England, and memoirs. While most of his works were shorter pieces, one of his most substantial works was 'Observations up the United Provinces of the Netherlands'. In this work, Temple describes the rise and progress of the Netherlands, government, culture and customs, religious preferences, trade and commerce, as well as a commentary on their ultimate destruction in 1672 to war with France.
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TEMPLE, William
Observations upon the United Provinces of the Netherlands ... The fourth edition corrected and augmented.

London: printed for Edward Gellibrand, 1680.
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1866 Garnier-Pages History of 1848 French Revolution France Napoleon III 8v SET

Louis-Antoine Garnier-Pages was a 19th-century French politician best remembered for his unpopularity as the Mayor of Paris. In 1848, while in office, he imposed substantial taxation – a move that was concurrent with the Revolutions of 1848. He published an anthology of the 1848 Revolutions, focusing on the fall of French royalty, the establishment of the French Second Republic, and the effects on other European revolutions.

Item number: #7707
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GARNIER-PAGES, Louis-Antoine
Histoire de la revolution de 1848
Paris : Pagnerre, 1866.

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1701 1st ed History of NAPLES & SICILY Norman Conquests Italy Buffier France

Claude Buffier was a 17th-century French historian who published works on metaphysics, grammar, and, most notably, history of the origins of European kingdoms. One of his works, 'History of the Origin of the Kingdom of Sicily and Naples', is one of the best-known accounts of the Norman conquests of Southern Italy in the 12th-century.

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BUFFIER, Claude
Histoire de l'origine du royaume de Sicile et de Naples, contenant les avantures et les conquestes des princes normands qui l'ont établi
Paris : Chez Anisson, 1701. First edition.

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1788 Life of Frederick II of Prussia Germany WARS Austria Politics 4v Laveaux

"The first object in the establishment of an army ought to be making provision for the belly, that being the basis and foundation of all operations
– Frederick the Great

Frederick II was the most famous King of Prussia, notable for his 46 years of reign. He served and ruled over Brandenburg-Prussia and was as significant force in the Wars of Polish and Austrian Succession. Frederick himself invited French historian Jean-Charles Laveaux to embark on a substantial work on the history of the Prussian monarchy (of course, Frederick II was the most important facet of that monarchy).
This time spent with Frederick II allowed Laveaux to publish three different works surrounding the life and reign of Frederick II. 'Life of Frederick II, King of Prussia' includes documents, speeches, anecdotes, and first-hand experiences covering the life and eventual death of 'Old Fritz'.
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1649 1st English Civil War Independency Clement Walker Anarchia Verax Cromwell
Clement Walker, better known by his pseudonym Theodore Verax, was a 17th-century English politician best known for his monumental work 'The History of Independency'. This book, which consisted of numerous treatises, was written to outline the fallacies and myths of religious factionalism in England. Walker discusses various rulings in the House of Commons but primarily those pertaining to the English Civil War.
The second part of History of Independency, entitled 'Anarchia Anglicana', was published in 1649 immediately following the execution of King Charles I. Note the significant records of Oliver Cromwell throughout this work.
This 1649 first edition includes the Appendix to the first part, which was published the year prior.
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WALKER, Clement [pseud. Theodore Verax]
Anarchia Anglicana: or, the history of independency Being a continuation of relations and observations historicall and… Read More

1810 1ed Life of Napoleon Bonaparte France Napoleonic WARS Fifth Coalition Italy
Napoléon Bonaparte was the most prominent Military leader during the French Revolution and led many successful campaigns. His political and military influence has and will continue to be an important effect on European affairs. Author Alexander Anderson wrote a short but detailed history of Napoleon's life and military conquests first published shortly after the War of the Fifth Coalition.
Item number: #16793
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ANDERSON, Alexander
Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, : Emperor of the French, King of Italy and protector of the Rhenish Confederation
Hudson [N.Y.]: : Published by Wm. E. Norman, 1810. 1st edition

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1893 Medals of British Army COINS Numismatics India China Egypt Africa RARE
Thomas Carter's "Medals of the British Army" is a rare set of books on the history of English numismatics. Originally published as part of the American Numismatics Society, this work describes in detail the findings and discoveries of the British army in their campaigns all over the world. It includes artifacts and coins found in Egypt, Crimea, South Africa, India, and China, as well as numerous other small countries. This exquisite first edition includes impressive color engravings.
Item number: #17454
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CARTER, Thomas
War Medals of the British army and how they were won
London: Norie & Wilson, 1893.

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1684 History of Charles IX Huguenot Religion Wars Bartholomew Day Varillas 2v

Antoine Varillas was a French historiographer who is remembered for his numerous historical accounts of French royals such as King Louis XI, Louis XII, Charles VIII, and even Saint Louis. Unfortunately, his writings received little recognition. As a result, his scholarly reputation was negatively impacted. It was not until much later that the public would show interest in his writings.

His 'History of Charles IX' is an important history of 16th-century France, the House of Valois, the Huguenot wars of religion, and the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.

Item number: #22081
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VARILLAS, Antoine

Histoire de Charles IX

A Cologne: Chez Pierre Marteau, 1684.

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• Vol. I – [40], 400
• Vol. II – [6], 384
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~6.25in X 3.75in (15.5cm x 9.5cm)

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1859 Wars in Europe 1ed Napoleon RUSSIA Hapsburg Austria Gallic Wars Spain MAPS

Augustine Duganne's "The War in Europe" is a rare 19th-century survey of wars and peace treaties in Europe following the French Revolution through the Franco-Prussian War. It describes in detail:
· various battles in the Napoleonic Wars including the famous Battle of Waterloo
· the effects of the Treaty of Paris
· the Russian Dynasty and its ruler and Czars from Vladimir the Great through the reigns of Alexander I and Nicholas I
· The Hapsburgs and the Austrian dynasty – wars with Switzerland; Bohemian alliances
· Sweden, Norway, and Denmark occupations, Baltic and North Sea battle grounds
· Dutch and Belgium Gallic wars
· Early wars with Spain and Portugal – conquests and expansion

While the contents of this work and far reaching and extensive, the impressive folding illustrations and maps make this work truly remarkable. A must have!

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1696 RARE Origins of WAR Thirty Years War Politics 2v SET Vauciennes Memoirs

A rare 1696 edition of an important treatise on European wars!

Pierre Linage de Vauciennes's 'Memoires on the Origins of War' is a late 17th-century treatise on European wars in the 16th- and 17th-centuries. Vauciennes focuses on wars following the Protestant Reformation, the Thirty Years' War, all through the first English Civil War.

Item number: #24021
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VAUCIENNES, Pierre Linage de

Memoires Politique[s] Sur L'Origine Des Guerres

A Paris: chez Pierre du Niort, 1696.

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· Provenance: Handwritten – Hierosme de Fontaine
· Language: French
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1912 TITANIC 1ed Sinking Shipwreck Pictorial Maritime Disaster Naval Catastrophe

"Sinking of the Titanic" by Jay Henry Mowbray is a detailed and dramatic retelling of the tragic maritime disaster that occurred in 1912. Crafted shortly after the event, the book captures the terror and chaos of the Titanic's final moments, documenting the desperate circumstances of those on board. Through compelling narratives and eyewitness testimonies, Mowbray illustrates a harrowing picture of the calamity that saw over two thousand souls confront their mortality. The text is rich with poignant stories of bravery and despair, underscoring both the humanity and the horror witnessed during those fateful hours. The narrative also includes critical reflections on the event's causes, the inadequate safety measures, and the societal implications of the disaster. The book is extensively illustrated, providing a visual account that complements the written descriptions, and also encompasses discussions of other significant… Read More

1679 Casimir IV King of Poland 1ed Teutonic Knights 13 Years War Valette Polish
Casimir IV was the king of Poland for nearly 50 years at the end of the 15th-century best remembered for his conquering of the Teutons in the Thirteen Years War. French author and historian Michel Rousseau de Valette wrote a 17th-century account of the reign of Casimir IV – a history that has proved to be one of the best and most thorough on the second half of 15th-century Poland.
This first tome from the 1679 edition was published in Paris by Barbin.
Item number: #25406
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VALETTE, Michel Rousseau de
Casimir, roy de Pologne
Paris: Claude Barbin, 1679. First edition.
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o [6], 224 (i.e., 242)
· Language: French
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· Size: ~6.5in X 3.75in (16.5cm x 9.5cm)
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