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Histoire de Maurice, comte de Saxe, an anonymous author, is a 1st edition in French across 3 volumes (oldest 1752, newest 1753) with leather binding, 740 pages, and dimensions 17.5 × 10 cm in reasonable condition.
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2 volumes in-12 calf, xvi-407; 323 pages (Volume I & III).
Exterior wear, interior fresh - Pleasant copy.
History of Maurice, Count of Saxony is a work by Charles de Saint-Évremond devoted to the figure of Maurice de Saxe, famous military leader of the eighteenth century.
Who was Maurice de Saxe?
Maurice de Saxe (1696–1750), natural son of Augustus II the Strong, was one of the brightest marshals of France.
He distinguished himself notably during the War of the Austrian Succession, achieving major victories such as the Battle of Fontenoy (1745).
Content and scope of the work
The work traces:
His princely origin and adventurous youth
His military career
His campaigns of victory
His strategic genius
His personal character, combining ambition, intelligence and taste for pomp
The text adopts a tone that is both historical and admiring, highlighting:
The tactical qualities of the marshal
His capacity for organization
His influence on the French army
Historical interest
The work is part of the tradition of biographical narratives devoted to great men of war.
It contributes to forging the legend of Maurice de Saxe as a model of military leader under the reign of Louis XV.
2 volumes in-12 calf, xvi-407; 323 pages (Volume I & III).
Exterior wear, interior fresh - Pleasant copy.
History of Maurice, Count of Saxony is a work by Charles de Saint-Évremond devoted to the figure of Maurice de Saxe, famous military leader of the eighteenth century.
Who was Maurice de Saxe?
Maurice de Saxe (1696–1750), natural son of Augustus II the Strong, was one of the brightest marshals of France.
He distinguished himself notably during the War of the Austrian Succession, achieving major victories such as the Battle of Fontenoy (1745).
Content and scope of the work
The work traces:
His princely origin and adventurous youth
His military career
His campaigns of victory
His strategic genius
His personal character, combining ambition, intelligence and taste for pomp
The text adopts a tone that is both historical and admiring, highlighting:
The tactical qualities of the marshal
His capacity for organization
His influence on the French army
Historical interest
The work is part of the tradition of biographical narratives devoted to great men of war.
It contributes to forging the legend of Maurice de Saxe as a model of military leader under the reign of Louis XV.
Details
Number of Books
3
Subject
History
Book Title
Histoire de Maurice, comte de Saxe
Author/ Illustrator
Anonyme
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1752
Publication year youngest item
1753
Height
17.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
10 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
A Mittaw
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
740
