The commentaries of C. Julius Cæsar, of his wars in Gallia : and the civil wars betwixt him and Pompey. by CAESAR, Julius - 1677
by CAESAR, Julius
The commentaries of C. Julius Cæsar, of his wars in Gallia : and the civil wars betwixt him and Pompey.
by CAESAR, Julius
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1677 ENGLISH Julius Caesar WAR Commentaries Military Tactics Bellum Edmonds RARE
"If you must break the law, do it to seize power: in all other cases observe it!"
– Julius Caesar
A rare collection of civil war histories and Julius Caesar war commentaries!
Julius Caesar's war commentaries are some of the most prolific military writings! While not specifically known for his writing, Julius Caesar wrote this book which would become a mainstay in the Latin literature canon. It focuses on first-hand account of Julius Caesar in the Callic wars, but it was written as though from a third-person view.
This rare 1677 English edition was translated by Clement Edmonds, who was held in high regard for his writings on military and art of war. (DNB)
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CAESAR, Julius
The commentaries of C. Julius Cæsar, of his wars in Gallia : and the civil wars betwixt him and Pompey.
[London]: In the Savoy, printed by Tho. Newcomb, for Jonathan Edwin, 1677.
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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o Commentaries – [22], 198 (i.e., 186)
o Observations – [187]-310
o Wars in Gallia – [311]-332, [8]
o 13 illustrated plates
· References: Lowndes 345-46; DNB XVI, p. 391
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; secure
· Size: ~12.5in X 8in (32cm x 20cm)
· Always rare and desirable
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- Publisher In the Savoy, printed by Tho. Newcomb, for Jonathan Edwin
- Place of Publication [London]
- Date Published 1677
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The wonders of the animal kingdom. Exhibiting delineations of the most distinguished wild animals in the various menageries of this country.
by HUISH, Robert
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Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan : performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the command of Commodore M.C. Perry, United States Navy, by order of the Government of the United States
by PERRY, Matthew Clabraith; HAWKS, Francis
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First and only complete edition of Commodore Perry's Japan Expedition!
Matthew Perry was one of the most important American Naval officers during the 19th-century. While he was notable for his involvement in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War, his most famous accomplishment came as the leader of a voyage to Japan beginning in 1852 aboard the East India Squadron. This series of short visits sought to pursue Japanese trade treaties, but Perry and his crew discovered much more – Japanese and Chinese cultures, politics, coal mining and agriculture, as well as attempts at occupation of Formosa. While many events came from this expedition, according to Hill,
"the most important result was that the visit contributed to the collapse of the feudal regime and to the modernization of Japan"
The events of this expedition were recorded by Perry and Francis Hawks in the 1856 account "Narrative of the Expedition of an… Read More
Historic, military, and naval anecdotes, of personal valour, bravery and particular incidents which occurred to the armies of Great Britain
by ORME, Edward
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Edward Orme's "Military and Naval Anecdotes", published in 1819, was one of if not the most important book of its kind from the entire 19th-century. This book is an impressive collection of illustrated engravings most of which deal with the Napoleonic Wars. This book offers views of battle scenes, ships and guns, gruesome battlefields, and much more. Each of the engravings are in stunning color known to often be extracted from this book and displayed individually. However, this particular first edition 39 color plates; an impressive work!
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ORME, Edward
Historic, military, and naval anecdotes, of personal valour, bravery and particular incidents which occurred to the armies of Great Britain
London: Edward Orme, 1819. First edition.
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o [4], 94, [4]
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The power communicated by God to the prince, and the obedience required of the subject
by USSHER, James
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"What is it which all men especially desire? Eternal life and happiness?" ¬
– James Ussher
James Ussher was an early 17th-century Archbishop in the Church of Ireland who is most remembered for giving an exact date to the beginning of creation. His full body of work includes letters, sermons, dissertations, and exegesis but this work focuses solely on improving the Christians life and strengthening their faith.
One of Ussher's lesser-known books was his 'Power Communicated by God to the Prince. This work, which was dedicated to Charles II of England, seeks to answer the question 'Where does a magistrates power come from - from Heaven or from Men?'. Ussher notes the church's inherent power over ecclesiastical governments, but also the conflicts that come from a power struggle between church and external governments.
This first 1683 first edition is exceedingly rare and valuable. It was one of the important Ussher… Read More
The British Colonies : their history, extent, condition and resources
by MARTIN, Robert Montgomery
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Robert Montgomery Martin was an Anglo-Irish author and civil servant who served as Colonial Treasurer of Hong Kong from 1844 to 1845. He was a founding member of the Statistical Society of London, the Colonial Society, and the East India Association. He is chiefly remembered for his work 'The Indian Empire' and 'History of British Colonies.' His book 'History of British Colonies' was meant as a complete history of all of Britain's colonial expansion to include the area, agriculture, commerce, governments, and militaries of colonies.
This rare, 19th-century first edition was published in 13 separate tomes.
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MARTIN, Robert Montgomery
The British Colonies : their history, extent, condition and resources
London & New York: John Tallis & Co., [ca. 1851]. 1st edition
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o 40 engraved… Read More
Ambrosii Calepini Dictionarium, tanta tamque multa verborum, tum Latinorum, tum etiam Græcorum, quæ suis Latinis bellissimè respondent, loquendíque formularum, accessione adauctum & locupletatum, ut Thesaurus linguæ Latinæ, non injuriâ, dici possit.
by CALEPINO, Ambrogio
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Ambrogio Calepino was a 15th-century Italian lexicographer who is remembered only by his Latin dictionary. This 1565 Latin edition was published by the famed Gryphius and includes thousands of entries describing roots of words and definitions.
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CALEPINO, Ambrogio
Ambrosii Calepini Dictionarium, tanta tamque multa verborum, tum Latinorum, tum etiam Græcorum, quæ suis Latinis bellissimè respondent, loquendíque formularum, accessione adauctum & locupletatum, ut Thesaurus linguæ Latinæ, non injuriâ, dici possit.
Lugduni, Antonium Gryphium, 1565.
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· References: USTC 65772
· Language: Latin / Greek / Italian / French / Spanish
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· Very rare and desirable
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Recueil De Planches, du dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers… tome 4
by DIDEROT, Denis
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Through the mid-18th-century, large collections of knowledge were relegated to specific areas of study like law, medicine, or religion. However, Denis Diderot's 'Encyclopedie'
changed the public's knowledge base as well as setting a standard for future generations of acquiring knowledge on many different subjects. This was the first encyclopedia to include contributions from many different named writers. It also was the first encyclopedia to describe work-related topics like agriculture, engineering, cooking, and trade.
One of the aspects that made this work so desirable was the incredible, detailed full-page engravings. In fact, the illustrations themselves were so sought-after that they were of published on their own apart from the encyclopedia.
This volume of 'De Planches', or the plates from Diderot's encyclopedia include some of the following engravings:
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Ancient and modern alphabet
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Der Koenigl. Akademie der Wissenschaften in Paris Physische Abhandlungen
by STEINWEHR, Wolf Balth. Adolph von
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'History of the Royal Academy of Sciences' is an 18th-century collection of essays on various scientific and philosophical topics. Also known as the French Academy of Sciences, this society was established to encourage scientific research and develop the interest in the sciences in France.
This incredibly rare German edition was published in Breslau collected and edited by Wolf Balthasar Adolph von Steinwehr. It features 10 large volumes with articles, reports, charts and tables, and most desirably impressive folding engravings!
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STEINWEHR, Wolf Balth. Adolph von
Der Koenigl. Akademie der Wissenschaften in Paris Physische Abhandlungen
Breslau: verlegts Johann Jacob Korn, 1748-1753. 1st editions
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Albert Durer revived: or, a book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints: and the art of painting
by DURER, Albrecht
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Albrecht Durer was a famous 15th-century painter and humanist. His engravings have become some of the most desirable Renaissance illustrations and have been repeatedly analyzed and studied by landscape and human-form artists. One of Durer's best written works was his instructional treatise on human proportion. This work provided direction on how to accurate draw the human form, both male and female figures and all parts of the body. "On Human Proportion" was one of the leading works of its kind even into the 18th-century.
This 1697 edition of Durer's "Human Proportion" was published in London and features 19 impressive full-page engravings, each with dozens of figures and examples. This particular edition is exceedingly rare! A must have!
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DURER, Albrecht
Albert Durer revived: or, a book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints: and the art of painting
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A discourse upon the reasons of the resolution taken in the Valteline against the tyranny of the Grisons and the heretiques
by anonymous
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The Valtellina is a valley in Northern Lombardy in Italy which became the site for numerous military struggles between the Lombards and the Grison League in the 16th- and 17th-centuries, most notably the Thirty Years War. It also was fought over by the Hapsburgs in Austria, as well as Spain, France, the Venetians, and still the Grisons. However, the most notable battle came when Spain, aided by the Catholic Church, massacred countless Protestants in 1620. For the next 20 years, the Valtellina would be held by different conquerors, seemingly alternating leadership every year or two until 1639 when the Treaty of Macon restored the power rightly to the Grisons.
In 1624, during the height of the struggle for power, an anonymous Italian letter was written describing the events and need for resolution. It was dedicated to Phillip III of Spain and the Catholic Church, pleading for peace and to return the land to the Grison's.… Read More
Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)
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Bloody Sunrise
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The Republic Of Plato: A New Version Founded On Basic English
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The Birth and Death of Meaning: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man
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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
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More Than Forever
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A Million Miles from Boston
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