J. Vial — Histoire Abregee Des Campagnes Modernes

Paris, J. Dumaine, 1876. Leather. A two volume set of works, in the original French, by J. Vial, exploring this history of military campaigns from as early at the seventeenth century. Second edition. This interesting work of military history explore the history of military campaigns beginning in volume I with Gustavus Adolphus of the 17th century, throughout to military battle contemporary to the time of publishing. Offering an overview of numerous notable military actions the work unpick the strategy of war, and their consequences. Complete in two volume, with each volume including several illustrations of military movements. Written in the original French, this volume is ideal for those with an interest in the history of war. In a uniform quarter morocco binding, with marbled boards. Externally, smart. Very light rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, raised bands and extremities. Light rubbing to the front and rear boards, with a small amount of loss to the rear board of vol II to the fore edge. Very light offsetting the front and rear pastedowns and endpapers of each volume. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally clean with the odd instance of foxing and spotting. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Unamed. Very Good Indeed .