The History of The Late War in Germany Between The King of Prussia and The Empress of Germany and Her Allies Volume One

A General Officer (Henry Lloyd)

Verlag: R. Horsfield et al, 1766

Beschreibung

This is the true first edition of the first volume: it was published in 1766 pseudo-anonymously by Henry Lloyd, the author describing himself as "a General Officer[.] in the Austrian Army". However, volume two was not published until 1790 along with a re-issuing of volume one, commonly thorught to be a the first. This happened posthumously as Lloyd died in 1785. As with his other works, this is not a generalised account of the war., rather the book deals with the topography of the different regions with specific reference to roads and military manoeuvres, as to be expected from an officer who took part in the actions. Lloyd's works came to be highly respected for their almost scientific approach to warfare. This volume is enhanced by a fine fold-out map of the region, as well as seven fold-out plans of battle accompanied by their order of battle. Condition: Binding: contemporary calf rebacked with banded spine and contrasting title label. Boards generally scuffed and worn. Hinges repaired. Binding tight. A little dampstaining affecting the upper margins of the last three plans and a little of the plans themselves. Small faint damp stain to lower margins near spine, not affecting text. Periodic light and faint damp stain to upper margin, again not affecting text. Slight loss to the outer margin of p19 of the chapter on the campaign of 1756. Pages generally bright. Main map with creasing at one point. Battle of Prague plan with small tear at one fold junction. 27cm by 22cm approx. Map facing title. Title page with section details. Dedication page. Preface, 36pp. History of The War in Germany Preliminary Discourse, 32pp. History of The War in Germany, including one plan, 147pp. Errata page. Folded tables and plans to rear. Printed for the author and sold through various outlets, 1766. Further details available on request. (o20Yy). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 000068

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The History of The Late War in Germany ...

Verlag: R. Horsfield et al

Erscheinungsdatum: 1766

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: 1st Edition