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This copy is in fair condition. Staining and wear present to the boards. Inscription of a artillery captain present on the half title page. Internally in good order. No publication date stated.

Unread book in perfect condition.

Napoleon's War Maxims with His Social and Political Thoughts 0.47

212 pages. 7.81x5.06x0.45 inches. In Stock.

Hardback, red cloth, gilt. Interesting compilation of Napoleon's war maxims (some 344) 1st Edition 1899. 187pp., Some wear to coners and spine head and tail, else good condition

Unread book in perfect condition.

With his social and political thoughts. 9.5" x 6", rose cloth hardcover, gilt decoration, borders and titles to upper board, black title to spine, pp [i - vii] viii - xxiv, [1] 2 - 187, very good condition, minor stains to f.e.p.s. 1899 first edition.

Red cloth boards with gilt decoration and titles. The boards and spine are bumped and rubbed. Damp stain and marks to the top and bottom boards. The text block is not affected. Gift inscription to the end paper dated 1922. Light foxing to the outer pages. Undated but believed to have been published in 1899.

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The dictionary defines the word 'maxim' as a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct. Napoleon is widely regarded as one of the greatest military commanders of all time, and his military feats are well recorded, but his mastery of speech and propaganda are just as important. These collected maxims provide a valuable insight into the Napoleonic art of war. Here is the essence of Napoleon's knowledge and wisdom and the fruit of his practical experience.Contents: Principles of War. War Method. War of Marches and Counter Marches. War of Offensive and Defensive. War of Moral. Plan of Campaign. Line of Operations. Frontiers. Organisation of an Army. Marches of an Army. Flank. Army Corps on Marches. Command. General-in-Chief. General-in-Chief on Land and Sea. General-in-Chief of Van and Rear. General-in-Chief of Cavalry. General-in-Chief of Artillery. General-in-Chief of Engineers. Chief of the Staff. Vanguard. Crossing Rivers. Tetes-de-Pont. Camps. Tents and Bivouacs. Cantonments. Field Fortifications. Line of Defence. Retreats. Strong Places. Sieges. Lines of Circumvolution. Defence of Places. Capitulation's on the Battlefield. The Three Arms. Infantry. Cavalry. Artillery. Infantry and Cavalry. Artillery and Infantry. Artillery and Cavalry. Artillery on March and in Position. Prisoners of War. Conquered Provinces. Great Commanders. Troops. Soldiers. Speeches. Praises of the Enemy. A General a Traitor to his Country. Pillage.

Cover is worn and a little faded, with small marks arouns and a couple of bent corners. Spine is faded and worn at the ends. Some small marks to the textblock. Some small marks to endpages too

Scarlet cloth with gilt lettering & decoration. Owner's name on title page; text clean in firm binding; gilt bright; spine a little faded, with wear at head & foot, & tiny water-stains; small stain on front board. Overall a nice copy

1899-01-01. Gale and Polden. Hardcover. GOOD Gilt titles, red boards. Clean pages. Boards are marked and back board is stained. 9x5

Size: 0x0x0; Bound in publisher's cloth. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Edge bumped. xxiv, 187 p., 24 cm.

Used-Good. Good hardback. Scarlet cloth with gilt lettering & decoration. Owner's name on title page; text clean in firm binding; gilt bright; spine a little faded, with wear at head & foot, & tiny water-stains; small stain on front board. Overall a nice copy.

Used-Good. Good hardback. Scarlet cloth with gilt lettering & decoration. Owner's name on title page; text clean in firm binding; gilt bright; spine a little faded, with wear at head & foot, & tiny water-stains; small stain on front board. Overall a nice copy.

8vo, 187pp. A good hardback copy in red cloth boards. Spine is age-darkened , spotting to boards. Ex H.M.S.O. copy with label and stamps.

Size: 0x0x0; Bound in publisher's cloth. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Edge bumped. xxiv, 187 p., 24 cm.

A first edition copy of Napoleon's War Maxims. A first edition copy.Napoleon's War Maxims also contains Napoleon's social and political thoughts and is written by L. E. Henry, who was professor at the University of Cambridge. This volume contains a collection of war statements from Napoleon with discussion on them.With a slip for Hugh Rees Ltd. to stuck to the page before the title page.With a bookplate for Bertram Ratcliffe. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart with some fading to the spine and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. With a slip for Hugh Rees Ltd. to stuck to the page before the title page. With a bookplate for Bertram Ratcliffe to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed

A first edition copy of Napoleon's War Maxims. A first edition copy. Â Napoleon's War Maxims also contains Napoleon's social and political thoughts and is written by L. E. Henry, who was professor at the University of Cambridge. This volume contains a collection of war statements from Napoleon with discussion on them. Â With a slip for Hugh Rees Ltd. to stuck to the page before the title page. With a bookplate for Bertram Ratcliffe. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart with some fading to the spine and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. With a slip for Hugh Rees Ltd. to stuck to the page before the title page. With a bookplate for Bertram Ratcliffe to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed.

A first edition copy of Napoleon's War Maxims. A first edition copy. Â Napoleon's War Maxims also contains Napoleon's social and political thoughts and is written by L. E. Henry, who was professor at the University of Cambridge. This volume contains a collection of war statements from Napoleon with discussion on them. Â With a slip for Hugh Rees Ltd. to stuck to the page before the title page. With a bookplate for Bertram Ratcliffe. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart with some fading to the spine and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. With a slip for Hugh Rees Ltd. to stuck to the page before the title page. With a bookplate for Bertram Ratcliffe to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed.