French History

Paulin, libraire-editeur, 1845-1862. Hardcover. Good. 21 volume set. Contemporary green leather. Octavo. Clean, white, unmarked pages. Hardcover. Ex-libris stamps and markings. French. Library book plate inside cover. Stamp on spine. Mostly solid. 3 volumes are missing part of the spine material. Minor rubbing to spine edges. This is an oversized or heavy book, that requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.

1816 English 1ed Campaign in Russia Napoleonic War French Invasion Labaume MAPS

The French invasion of Russia of 1812 was a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars. The campaign reduced the French and allied invasion forces to a tiny fraction of their initial strength. Eugene Labaume was a geographical engineer and historian who wrote 'A circumstantial narrative of the campaign in Russia' as a narrative of the Napoleonic campaigns in Russia in 1812. Labaume discusses the Campaign of Paris in 1814, the battle of Paris, which was fought during the Napoleonic Wars, and the French defeat, which led directly to the abdication of Napoleon I.

This 1816 first English edition includes a frontispiece portrait of Napoleon with the two folding battle plans.
Item number: #9294
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LABAUME, Eugène
A circumstantial narrative of the campaign in Russia: embellished with plans of the battles of the Moskwa and Malo-Jaroslavits, containing a faithful description of the affecting and interesting scenes of which… Read More

1873 1ed Marie of Sevigne FAMOUS Letters French Society Henrietta Puliga Brada 2v

Marie of Sevigne was a 17th-century French woman of letters, each of which were addressed to her daughter. These letters offer a thorough view into life in the 17th-century, those regarding public spas and bath houses are the most popular. Other letters deal with notable French political events such as the execution of Madame de Brinvilliers.
This rare 1873 first Tinsley edition is complete in two volumes, collected and edited by Henrietta de Quigini Puliga, more commonly known as Brada.

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SEVIGNE, Marie de Rabutin-Chantal

Madame de Sēvignē : her correspondents and contemporaries
London : Tinsley Brothers, 1873. First Tinsley edition.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
o Vol. I – xvi, 400
o Vol. II – xii, 373, [1]
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~8.75in X 6in (22cm x 15cm)
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1695 FRANCE Memoirs of Marquis de Louvois Military Louis XIV Courtilz de Sandras

Francois le Tellier de Louvois was a French political figure during the reign of Louis XIV who is best-known for his role as Secretary of State for War. While holding this position, Louvois helped grow the French army and improved the development of soldiers. French author Gatien de Courtilz de Sandras wrote an important version of Louvois military memoirs. Interestingly, most of Sandras's works were about fictional military memoirs, though this work is known to have factual merit.
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SANDRAS, Gatien Courtilz de
Testament politique du Marquis de Louvois, premier ministre d'État sous le règne de Louis XIV
Cologne, chez le Politique, 1695.

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Collation: Complete with all pages
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[8], 328
· Language: French
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~6.25in x 3.25in (16cm x 9cm)
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1837 History of Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleonic Wars French Revolution Norvins 4v

Napoléon Bonaparte was the most prominent Military leader during the French Revolution and led many successful campaigns. His political and military influence has and will continue to be an important effect on European affairs. Author Jacques Norvins published his own perspective on the life and military career of Napoleon. Interestingly, 'The Foundation Napoleon' suggests that Norvins's 'Histoire de Napoleon' is a must-own for Napoleon fans.

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NORVINS, Jacques Marquet de Montbreton,

Histoire de Napoleon

Paris : Furne et Cie, 1837.

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• Collation: Complete; 4 volumes
o Vol. 1 – [4], XVI, 384
 13 engraved plates, plus 2 folding maps
o Vol. 2 – [4], 416
 15 engraved plates, plus 1 folding map
o Vol. 3 – [4], 430
 13 engraved plates, plus 2 folding maps
o Vol. 4 – [4], 375, [1]
 9 engraved plates, plus 1 folding map
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1828 1ed Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleonic Wars French Revolution Norvins 4v History

Napoléon Bonaparte was the most prominent Military leader during the French Revolution and led many successful campaigns. His political and military influence has and will continue to be an important effect on European affairs. Author Jacques Norvins published his own perspective on the life and military career of Napoleon. Interestingly, 'The Foundation Napoleon' suggests that Norvins's 'Histoire de Napoleon' is a must-own for Napoleon fans.

Item number: #22124
Price: $599

NORVINS, Jacques Marquet de Montbreton,

Histoire de Napoleon

Paris : Ambroise Dupont, 1827-1828. First edition.

Details:
• Collation: Complete; 4 volumes
o Vol. 1 – 506
o Vol. 2 – 480
 Dated 1827
o Vol. 3 – 491, [1]
o Vol. 4 – 539, [1]
o 75 engravings, 26 maps (6 folding)
• Provenance: Bookplate – Jacques Laget
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~8.5in X 5.5in (21.5cm x 13.5cm)

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1806 Campaigns Victor Moreau French Revolution NAPOLEON Bonaparte Italy ENGLISH

Jean Victor Moreau was an 18th-century French military officer known for his role in helping Napoleon gain political and military prominence. Moreau commanded French forces during the French Revolutionary wars, particularly the Army of Italy. However, Moreau would begin to disagree with Napoleon so much so that he would be banished from France and settle in America.

Moreau wrote his own autobiography describing his military campaigns and interactions with Napoleon. This 1806 English translation of Moreau's "Life" was translated by John Davis published in New York by Bliss.

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MOREAU, Jean Victor

The Life and Campaigns of Victor Moreau. Comprehending his trial, justification and other events, till the period of his embarkation for the United States

New York: David Bliss, 1806. 1st edition

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o viii, 9-288
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1842 Views of WATERLOO Illustrated Napoleon Monuments Lions Mound Brussels Color

An impressive collection of lithographic plates depicting views of Waterloo – monuments, homes and buildings, cemeteries, churches, and the famous Lion's Mound. Following the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815, there was a significant rise in tourism and popularity of the Belgian municipality and Gobard Royale Lithography published an impressive collection of hand-colored lithograph plates depicting locations of Waterloo including, perhaps most notably, the iconic Lion's Mound!

Item number: #22960
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Souvenir de Waterloo

Bruxelles : Litographie Royale Gobard, [1842]. First edition.

Details:
· Collation:
o 12 color plates
· Language: French
· Binding: Softcover; tight and secure
o Includes hardcover, green cloth protective portfolio
· Size: ~8.5in X 10.75in (21.5cm x 27.5cm)

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1820 Napoleonic Wars 1ed Saxony Campaign 1813 Battle Leipzig Napoleon ODELEBEN
Baron Otto Freiherr von Odeleben's "A Circumstantial Narrative of the Campaign in Saxony, in the Year 1813" is a comprehensive account of the historical military campaign in 1813 Saxony during the Napoleonic Wars. The book was initially penned in German and later translated by Alfred John Kempe. The narrative sheds light on various events, including the political turmoil involving Frederick Augustus (king of Saxony), invasion of Russian territories in 1812, the Battle of Lützen, the Battle of Leipzig, and Napoleon's final retreat upon Erfurt. Odeleben's account explains how despite Napoleon's initial power and opportunities for victory, the contingencies of troop numbers, material resources, alliances, and strategic decisions led to his defeat in 1813.
Item number: #41047
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ODELEBEN, Baron von; DE VITRY, M. Aubert (Editor); KEMPE, Alfred John (Transl.)
A Circumstantial Narrative of the Campaign in Saxony, in the… Read More

Commandant de la Garde du Corps Législatif de la République Française, l'un des Déportés à la Guiane après le 18 Fructidor. Sur les faits relatifs à cette journée, sur le transport, le séjour et l'évasion de quelques-uns des Déportés; Avec les détails circonstanciés de la fin terrible du Général Murinais, de Tronçon-Ducoudray, Lafond-Ladebat, etc. etc. Seconde édition, revue, corrigée et augmentée de la lettre de Ramel au Directoire, et de douze notes qui ne se trouvoient point dans la première, et suivie d'une table générale des matières. iv+186 pp. + 1 portrait de Francois Barthélemy. 20,3x13 cm. Londres, 1799.
--- Full leather (contemporary binding). Gilt lettering and decoration on spine. Tight binding, some edgewear and some scuffing on covers. Occasional light foxing. VG

Tours: Maison Alfred Mame et Fils Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. No date, c. 1899. Two volumes, complete, quarter-bound in crimson leather over dark red textured cloth hard covers. Marbled endpapers. Original card wrappers bound in each volume. Mild scuffing to spines and edges. Otherwise clean, tight and unmarked. Very neat -- a sound and very handsome set. Illustrated with engraved portrait frontispieces, in-text drawings, and black & white colour plates; large fold-out plan. xvi,308;iv,296pp..

1821Paducah INDIANS Napoleon Bonaparte Franklin Expedition War of 1812 Ross
The Gentleman's Magazine was an English periodical which first appeared in 1731. It was published without interrupt for nearly 200 years and was the first of its kind to use the term 'magazine'. It was published by Edward Cave, pseud. Sylvanus Urban.
This 1821 edition includes a variety of important and interesting contents including:
· Early American interest:
o Paducah and Nottoway Indians
o Report from the Red River Settlement
· Literature reviews:
o Commentary on William Robinson's "Memoirs of the Mexican Revolution"
o "The Pirate" and "Anachronisms", by Walter Scott
o "Sardanapalus, a Tragedy" by Lord Byron
o Belzoni's "Travels in Egypt and Nubia"
On Egyptian tombs, Seti I
· War of 1812 reports – American campaigns of Maj-Gen Robert Ross
· Accounts of mermaid sightings
· Obituary of Napoleon Bonaparte
· John Franklin arctic expedition – letters and reports
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1816 Napoleonic WARS 1ed French Revolution Napoleon Bonaparte 1st SUBMARINE
William Nicholson's "History of the Wars" is an early 19th-century survey of the French Revolution and the events leading up to the revolution, as well as reports on the Napoleonic Wars following the French Revolution. Nicholson offers description of the War of the First Coalition with notes on important political and military figures. Though, perhaps the most noteworthy portion of the work is an extensive exposition on Napoleon's escape from Elba and his ultimate defeat at Waterloo. In fact, this book was penned just months after the Battle of Waterloo – one of the earliest, illustrated books on the end Napoleon's reign.
While the contents of this work are important, this particular work is best-recognized for being the first published work to describe the submarine. According to Sargent, this book describes a "diving boat which at Norfolk, tried to destroy the Ramillies". (Sargent, p.25)
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1853 Duke of Wellington Wellesley War Napoleon Stocqueler MAPS City Views RARE
'Life of the Duke of Wellington' is an illustrated account of the military victories of Arthur Wellesley. Known as 'The Duke of Wellington', Wellesley was prominent British military leader who played an important role in the defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. This 1853 book by J.H. Stocqueler includes numerous, impressive engravings of battle scenes, city views, maps, and portraits!
Item number: #23694
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STOCQUELER, J.H.
The life of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington
Auburn: Alden, Beardsley & Co., Rochester: Wanzer, Beardsley & Co., 1853. 1st edition
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· Collation: complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1 tome
o Volume 1 – xii, 385, [1]
38 illustrations (including frontispiece and vignette title page)
o Volume 2 – xii, 401, [15]
52 illustrations (including frontispiece and vignette title page)
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; secure
o Cloth
· Size: ~ 9.25in X 6in… Read More

Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1731. First Edition . Original Full Leather. Very Good. 4to. XLI+366pp French text + 8 folding plates. Original full calf binding with rich ornamentation to spine. Head and tail of spine with wear ( more to head) corners with minimal wear. Some mild occasional yellowing to text.Otherwise a very good copy. First edition.