Observations on the motives, errors and tendency of M. Carnot's principles of defence : showing the defects of his new system of fortification, and of the alterations he has proposed with a view to improve the defences of existing Places

Douglas, Howard, Colonel Sir

Published by T. Egerton, London, 1819

About this Item

181 pages. Rubbed marbled boards. Newer, but still old, 3/4 leather with original (?) leather back strip attached. Small period bookplate. Inner hinges reinforced. Light foxing to end pages Worldcat calls for 2 folding plates which are not in this copy or mentioned in the table of contents. Otherwise a nice, clean and unmarked hardcover.

Seller Inventory # 008036

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Observations on the motives, errors and tendency of M. Carnot's principles of defence : showing the defects of his new system of fortification, and of the alterations he has proposed with a view to improve the defences of existing Places
• Publisher: T. Egerton, London
• Publication Date: 1819
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good Plus
• Dust Jacket Condition: Issued Without Dust Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military History