Annals of the Wars of the Eighteenth Century, Compiled from the Most Authentic Histories of the Period. Volume V, 1796-1799.

Edward Cust

Published by John Murray, London, 1869

About this Item

The very scarce final volume of this study of the major military campaigns that took place between 1796 and 1799. The work of Queen Victoria's 'Master of Ceremonies', Sir Edward Cust. The very scarce fifth volume of the third edition of British soldier, politician and courtier the Hon. Sir Edward Cust's study of the major military conflicts of the eighteenth century, compiled from contemporary accounts.A very scarce work in all editions, first published privately between 1857 and 1860.This volume examines in detail the major military conflicts occurring between 1796 and 1799, beginning with the War in the Vendee and concluding with the French campaign in Egypt and Syria.Illustrated with five folding maps to the rear. Collated, complete.With a former owner's stamp to the front pastedown. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Significant fading to back strip, with fraying to the cloth at back strip head and tail. Front and rear joints starting, with boards holding firm. Former owner's stamp to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Annals of the Wars of the Eighteenth Century, Compiled from the Most Authentic Histories of the Period. Volume V, 1796-1799.
• Publisher: John Murray, London
• Publication Date: 1869
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book
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  • European History