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An Account of the Earl of Peterborow's Conduct in Spain, Chiefly since the raising [of] the Siege of Barcelona, 1706. To which is added the Campagne of Valencia. With Original Papers.
by Friend, John
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- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
London: Jonah Bowyer, 1707. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 2nd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Title page, 4p dedication, 280 pp. Re-backed, contemporary calf with embossed decoration to the fc, 5 raised bands to the spine, outlined in gilt. The 2nd edition of the defence of Earl of Peterborough's conduct in the Spanish campaign. Includes extracts from Peterborough's letters, details of the Councils of War, and lengthy descriptions of the major military actions, including the siege of Barcelona and the taking of Valencia. .
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- R. Hart Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 182844
- Title
- An Account of the Earl of Peterborow's Conduct in Spain, Chiefly since the raising [of] the Siege of Barcelona, 1706. To which is added the Campagne of Valencia. With Original Papers.
- Author
- Friend, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Publisher
- Jonah Bowyer
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1707
- Size
- 8vo - over 7� - 9�" tall
- Weight
- 0.00
- Keywords
- MILITARY HISTORY EARL OF PETERBOROW PETERBOROUGH SPANISH WARS VALENCIA CAMPAIGN SIEGE OF BARCELONA
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- Military & Warfare;
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