F. De Kausler - Atlas des plus mémorables batailles

Exciting illustrated edition of 200 lithographed and colored maps and plans (including 3 assembled) of this historical and cartographic work devoted to the great clashes that have marked the evolution of civilizations and military powers through the centuries - By its ambition to gather the battles, combats and sieges most remarkable from different periods, this atlas allows approaching military history from a perspective that is both chronological, geographical and strategic - Conflicts of Antiquity occupy an essential place in understanding the first forms of army organization, combat techniques and the methods used by the great powers to conquer or defend their territories - Wars led by the Greeks, the Romans and other ancient civilizations notably illustrate the importance of discipline, troop training, terrain control and the ability of leaders to coordinate their forces - F. De Kausler - Atlas of the most memorable battles, combats and sieges of ancient times, the Middle Ages and the modern age - 1831 - J. Von Kausler - 200 maps and plans lithographed Good binding condition, book in its original red half-morocco binding, marbled boards, wear from use, some minor defects on the cover, bumped heads and corners, rubbing on edges, speckled edges, spine with gilt tooling, titling and author name gilded - Good interior condition, some stains, a map cut with minor loss, title framed, unfolding and continuation of 200 lithographed and colored maps and plans (including 3 assembled), endpapers in acceptable condition, a pleasant copy - Delivery service available within a few days

Estimation:€600

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