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[RAMSAY], Histoire du vicomte de Turenne, 1771

Photo [RAMSAY, Andrew Michael]. 

[RAMSAY, Andrew Michael]. 

Histoire du vicomte de Turenne, maréchal général des armées du Roy. 

Amsterdam, Arkstee and Merkus, 1771.

Four volumes 12mo (159x97 mm), frontispiece, (10)-345 pages and 5 folding plates / frontispiece, (2)-355-(17) pages and 8 folding plates / (4)-351 pages / (4)-386 pages.  binding : Contemporary full sheep, gilt spines in six compartments. Binding rubbed. Headcap on volume III worn. A plate restored. 

Photo [RAMSAY, Andrew Michael]. 

Edition enriched with engravings.
Ramsay highlights the life of Turenne, his campaigns during the Thirty Years' War, his victories at the battles of Rocroi, the Dunes, and Salzbach. He also describes his relations with Louis XIV, his role within the French army, and his influence on modern warfare. Ramsay attempts to pay tribute to Turenne's greatness, while evoking his human and military qualities.
The work is also a reflection on the art of war at that time and on the political and military issues of the time of Louis XIV. This work is part of the classic historiography on Marshal Turenne.

Price : 150 €

Photo [RAMSAY, Andrew Michael]. 
Photo [RAMSAY, Andrew Michael]. 
Photo [RAMSAY, Andrew Michael]. 
Photo [RAMSAY, Andrew Michael]. 
Photo [RAMSAY, Andrew Michael]. 
Photo [RAMSAY, Andrew Michael]. 
Photo [RAMSAY, Andrew Michael]. 
Photo [RAMSAY, Andrew Michael]. 
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