HISTORY] - Lot 28

HISTORY] RAMSAY] History of the Viscount of Turenne, Marshal-General of the King, Amsterdam and Leipzig, published by Arkstée and Merkus, 1771. 4 in-8 volumes in full calfskin, gilt fillets on the covers, plain spine with gilt decoration, title and volume number labels; Vol. I: frontispiece, (10), 345 pages, 5 fold-out maps; II: frontispiece, 355 pages, (17), 8 fold-out maps; III: (4), 351 pages; IV: (4), 138 pages, 386 pages. Edition enhanced with maps of battles and sieges. A reference work on the campaigns led by Turenne, the famous 17th-century French Marshal General, recognized as one of the greatest military leaders in French history; he commanded the campaigns during the wars against the Netherlands, Spain, and the wars in Flanders. A pleasant set despite slight defects in the bindings.