European Wars

London: Biggs & Debenham pale blue cloth with coloured and gilt illustration of the castle with pike heads and St Georges Cross flag, backstrip is sunned and faded, edges lightly rubbed, original floral print endpapers browned, hinges cracked, frontis map with tissue guard, 317pp + plates and 10pp adverts, historical fiction . Second Edition. Decorative Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6? - 7? tall.

London: George Routledge, 1855. 167 pages. Frontispiece battle scene. (bound with) The War: or, voices from the ranks. 188 pages. Frontispiece battle scene, titlepage vignette, double page plan of Balaklava. A very good copy in contemporary half calf; margins trimmed but without loss. The second book is the more interesting; it contains a number of soldiers' letters not to be found elsewhere. (For other books about the Crimean War please search my stock using the keyword crimean.)

Small Quarto (10 1/2 x 8 inches; 267 x 205 mm), [12 pages] in stapled wrappers (soft cover).
Transcript of a speech by William J. Casey (1913-1987), accepting the William J. Donovan Award from the Veterans of the Office of Strategic Services. Casey had been chief of secret intelligence for the European theatre of operations during World War II. This award -- from a group of former intelligence officers -- cites him for his organization of radio teams that he parachuted into Germany to send back intelligence on Nazi positions.
In his speech, Casey lavishes praise on Donovan and others in the clandestine services and discusses some of his own intelligence work during World War II. A fascinating look at a side of the war that was crucial in securing the Allied victory over the the Axis powers.
OCLC shows only two institutional holdings, at Georgetown and at the NIOD Institute for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies in Amsterdam. Separately, we find two copies among Casey's papers at the Hoover… Read More

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
Price: $499
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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§ 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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1792 French Revolution National Assembly 8v Antoine Dugour School of Politics

Antoine Jeudy Dugour's 'School of Politics' is a collection of speeches, treatises, essays, and discussions present during the French National Assembly of 1789-1792. These works, written and spoken by a variety of figures, focus primarily around the events of the French Revolution.

Item number: #6860
Price: $599
DUGOUR, Antoine Jeudy
École de politique, ou collection, par ordre de matières
A Paris: chez Gattey ..., [1792].
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o 16 portrait engravings
o 4 folding tables
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Language: French
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Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19.5cm x 13cm)
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1731 1ed Hussite War Lenfant Council of Basel Jan Hus Reformation Bohemia Huss

Jacques Lenfant's 'History of the Hussite War' is one of the most reliable accounts of the Hussite War, the Council of Basel, and the rise of Adamites in the 15th-century. This work describes events of the Protestant Reformation, particularly those involving Czech former Jan Hus, Martin Luther, European Calvinism, and, most importantly, the Bohemian Wars.

This two-volume 1731 first edition features 10 full-page engravings as well as decorative chapter headings throughout.

Item number: #7560
Price: $750
LENFANT, Jacques
Histoire de la guerre des Hussites et du Concile de Basle,
A Amsterdam, : chez Pierre Humbert, 1731. First edition.

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o Vol. I – [4], XVII, [1], 355, [1]
§ 4 engraved plates
o Vol. II – [4], 406, [18]
§ 6 engraved plates
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o Charles James Blomfield, D.D.
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1756 History of Masaniello Revolt in NAPLES Giraffi Dutch Habsburg Spain English

An exceedingly rare, mid-17th-century book on the history of the Dutch Revolt against the Spanish Hapsburgs in Naples in 1647. This book, written by an unnamed Alessandro Giraffi, was an immensely popular book in the Netherlands following the oppression during the Thirty Years War. This first-hand account of the revolt follows the story of Masaniello, a local Italian fisherman, who led a revolt which ransacked armories and prisons in Naples – a historical event that has been retold, painted, and argued for centuries. Masaniello was described as,
"...a young man of twenty-seven, beautiful and graceful in appearance, his face was brown and somewhat burned by the sun: black eyes, blond hair, with locks that ran down his neck." (St. John., 68)

This 1756 English edition was edited by Francis Midon and features a full-page

Item number: #9515
Price: $599
GIRAFFI, Alessandro
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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'.
Item number: #11552
Price: $550
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1682 1ed Whitlocke Memorials of England Civil War Charles I Cromwell FOLIO RARE

Bulstrode Whitlocke's "Memorials of the English Affairs" is a rare, late 17th-century account of the political events that occurred in England during the reigns of Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, and Charles II. The title itself claims that to book includes military and civil interests, as well as secrets of the royal cabinet; however, this book is also a supreme source on the 'Puritan Revolution' or English Civil War.
Found within its contents are detailed descriptions of the events leading up to, during, and after the English Civil Wars, all from the Parliamentary perspective. Recorded are various speeches and events surrounding the conflict between Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, and the English government. Among these events include a record of the trial and execution of Charles I, the establishment of Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector, and the 1660 restoration of the monarchy in Charles II.
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1648 Dutch Wars Belgium Bello Belgico Strada Battles Habsburg Flanders Latin

Famiano Strada, a Jesuit professor of rhetoric, is chiefly remembered for his famous account of the Dutch War. 'De Bello Belgico' was Strada's most famous work, a work in which Strada describes in detail the battles between Spanish troops of Parma and the Dutch armies under William of Orange.
This mid-17th-century edition includes impressive full-page portrait engravings of prominent figures to the Dutch Wars – figures such as Philip II of Spain, Charles V, and Fernando Alvarez de Toledo Duke of Alba. This edition was dedicated to Cardinal Alessandro Farnese.
Item number: #14061
Price: $599
STRADA, Famiano
Famiani Stradæ Romani e Societate Iesv De bello Belgico decas prima ab excessu Caroli V. Imp. vsque ad initia præfecturæ Alexandri Farnesii Parmæ, ac Placentiæ Dvcis III. ab an. 1578. vsqve ad an. 1190 (i.e.1590)
[Amsterdam, Apud Ioachimum van Metelen, 1648].

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1851 Napoleon Peninsular War Napier MAPS French Revolution SPAIN 6v An early-19th-century account of the history of the Napoleonic conflicts against Spain, Portugal, and Great Britain. In 1807, Napoleon invaded Portugal with Spain; however, a year later, France turned on Spain and a large guerrilla warfare emerged. Now known as 'The Peninsular War', this conflict was profusely written about over the next century; however, the Napier account is one of the earliest! This 1851 leather-bound edition includes 55 illustrated maps throughout. An impressive and rare set!Item number: #13762Price: $795NAPIER, William Francis PatrickHistory of the war in the peninsula and in the south of France : from the year 1807 to the year 1814London : Thomas & Boone ..., 1851.Details: • Collation: Complete with all pages; 6 volumeso 55 full-page, map engravings• Language: English• Binding: Leather; tight & secure• Size: ~7.75in X 5in (19.5cm x 13cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping… Read More

1682 History of CRUSADES Holy Land Jerusalem Ottoman WARS Templar Maimbourg 4v
Famous work on the history of the Crusades by Jesuit Louis Maimbourg. These tomes follow a chronological progression of the events from the turn of the 12th-century with an emphasis on the deliverance in the Holy Land written from a perspective of a royalist. Interestingly, this work is known to contain the first use of the term 'crusade' when referring to the crusades.
Item number: #17707
Price: $950
MAIMBOURG, Louis
Histoire Des Croisades Pour La Delivrance De La Terre Sainte
Paris : Mabre-Cramoisy, 1682.

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Vol. II – [12], 319, [1]
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Vol. III – [24], 296
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Vol. IV – [12], 301, [55]
· Language: French
· Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
· Size: ~5.5in X 3.25in (14cm x 8cm)
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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
Price: $499
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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1815 1ed David Porter Journal USS Essex Battle of Valparaiso War of 1812 Plates

David Porter was an early American naval captain who served on the USS Constitution and the USS Essex. While aboard the Essex, Porter faced significant hardships, including the Battle of Valparaiso where the ship was ultimately disabled. Porter kept a journal of his time aboard the Essex, a journal that was quickly published after capture of the Essex.
This extremely rare first edition was published in Philadelphia and includes 14 full-page engravings. Hill calls the first edition of this book "suppressed and a very rare book" The illustrations depict native tribes, indigenous foods and fruits, and most desirably illustrated views of battle scenes, ships, and forts!
Item number: #16496
Price: $950
PORTER, David
Journal of a cruise made to the Pacific Ocean by Captain David Porter, in the United States Frigate Essex, in the years 1812, 1813, and 1814
Philadelphia: published by Bradford and Inskeep, 1815. First edition.… Read More

New York: B. W. Huebsch, 1918 [1915; 1916]. 2nd edition. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket (as issued). VG, no dw. 8vo, xviii+384pp, dark green cloth with spine stamped in gold. Stated third printing (1918) of the second edition of 1916 (the first had been issued the previous year as the work of "A British Statesman"). A rare original Huebsch printing of this singular work opposing the criminal statecraft that resulted in the Great War. Author Francis Neilson and editor Albert Jay Nock would found The Freeman a few years later. This copy bears the ownership label of American civil servant and publisher William Morgan Shuster to the front pastedown; else unmarked with a little spotting to edges.