"beauties Of Ancient And Modern Military History", By M. De Propiac, Paris 1814. Illustrated

A beautiful work of propaganda of the Military Spirit in this period of conquest of the First Empire, one year before its fall and Dedicated to Mr. General Baron de Maupoint, Commander of the Special Military School of Cavalry; patr M. De Propiac; a beautiful book of half-binding In 12 in half calf decorated with fillets, orange morocco title, light pinkish beige covers, from the Demonville Printing House, in Paris at Duprat-Duverger, Bookseller, rue des Grands-Augustins, No. 21 - 1814. Framed title (stamp of the former owner G. de Costeplane), Illustrated with a frontispiece and 7 charming figures in the text. Work containing the summary of the most memorable Battles, Combats and Sieges, the most remarkable River and Mountain Crossings, the most ingenious War Ruses; the Traits of Courage, of Cold Blood, of Disinterestedness, of Humanity, of Devotion most worthy of praise; finally everything that can contribute to guiding and inflaming the imagination of warriors... Elementary work and decorated with eight engravings. Intended for the Instruction of youth and all those who follow the Honorable career of arms. Very fresh copy, very complete