1761 Folard War Military Tactics Frederick the Great
1761 Folard War Military Tactics Frederick the Great Prussia Seven Years’ War
Jean-Charles de Folard was a French military author who is best known for his treatise and commentary on Polybius. In 1753, Folard wrote notes and observations on Thullier’s ‘Polybius’, who used Polybius’s ‘Histories’ as a basis for describing French military tactics. Folard’s ‘Commentaries’ is an interesting pairing of Ancient Greek and Roman history and 18th-century French military tactics.
This work, published in 1761, was compiled by Frederick the Great of Prussia at the height of the Seven Years’ War. It features impressive folding engravings depicting various defensive strategies, battle tactics and troop movements, siege weapons, and castles. An impressive work!
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FOLARD, Jean Charles de
L’Esprit du chevalier Folard : tire de ses commentaires sur l'Histoire de Polybe : pour l’usage d’un officier.
Leipzig: 1761.
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Collation: Ccomplete with all pages
xvi, 240
18 folding, engraved plates on 15 sheets
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~8.5in X 5.5in (22cm x 14cm)
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1761 Folard War Military Tactics Frederick the Great Prussia Seven Years’ War
Jean-Charles de Folard was a French military author who is best known for his treatise and commentary on Polybius. In 1753, Folard wrote notes and observations on Thullier’s ‘Polybius’, who used Polybius’s ‘Histories’ as a basis for describing French military tactics. Folard’s ‘Commentaries’ is an interesting pairing of Ancient Greek and Roman history and 18th-century French military tactics.
This work, published in 1761, was compiled by Frederick the Great of Prussia at the height of the Seven Years’ War. It features impressive folding engravings depicting various defensive strategies, battle tactics and troop movements, siege weapons, and castles. An impressive work!
Item number: #8357
Price: $599
FOLARD, Jean Charles de
L’Esprit du chevalier Folard : tire de ses commentaires sur l'Histoire de Polybe : pour l’usage d’un officier.
Leipzig: 1761.
Details:
Collation: Ccomplete with all pages
xvi, 240
18 folding, engraved plates on 15 sheets
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~8.5in X 5.5in (22cm x 14cm)
Our Guarantee:
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Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
8357
Condition Report: Excellent.
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