The stratagems of war, or, A collection of the most celebrated practices and wise sayings of the great generals in former ages
by FRONTINUS, Sextus Julius
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
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1686 ENGLISH 1ed Military Strategy Frontinus ROME Strategematum Gallic Wars
Frontinus was a 1st-century Roman Senator known for his military command in Roman-ruled Britain and his treatise on the aqueducts of Rome. 'Strategematum' is a collection of military stratagems for generals from Greek and Roman history most of which was written from first-hand war experience in the Gallic Wars.
This 1686 printing of 'Strategematum' was published in London by Heyrick, translated by Marius D'Assigny.
Item number: #22408
Price: $1500
FRONTINUS, Sextus Julius
The stratagems of war, or, A collection of the most celebrated practices and wise sayings of the great generals in former ages
London: Printed for S. Heyrick, J. Place, and R. Sare, 1686. First English edition.
Details:
• Collation: Complete with all pages
o Strategems of War – [12], 155 (i.e., 175), [1]
o Collection of Brave Exploits – [8], 162
• References: Wing D 287; Wing F 2244A
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~6in X 3.5in (15cm x 9cm)
• Very rare and desirable
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 22408
- Title
- The stratagems of war, or, A collection of the most celebrated practices and wise sayings of the great generals in former ages
- Author
- FRONTINUS, Sextus Julius
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- for S. Heyrick, J. Place, and R. Sare
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1686
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1686 ENGLISH 1ed Military Strategy Frontinus ROME Strategematum Gallic Wars, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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