Général Charles Antoine Thoumas - Autour du drapeau tricolore 1789–1889. Campagnes de l’Armée Française depuis cent ans - 1889

Around the Tricolor Flag 1789–1889. Campaigns of the French Army over a Hundred Years
The monumental book documents a century of French military history under the Tricolor
On about 518 pages, General Thoumas chronologically traces the most important military conflicts, campaigns and battles of France between 1789 and 1889:
• The Revolutionary Wars (from 1792): The defense of the Republic and early victories such as the Battle of Valmy.
• The Napoleonic Wars: The rise of the Grande Armée, glorious victories such as Austerlitz as well as the decline at Waterloo.
• The campaigns of the 19th century: Including the Crimean War, the Sardinian War (Solferino) and the Franco‑Prussian War of 1870/71.

The book is especially sought after by collectors for its rich illustrations. It contains 200 illustrations by Lucien Sergent, one of the most renowned military painters of his time, and many colored plates (engravings).
• The historical original edition is distinguished by a richly decorated red deluxe binding (front or publisher’s boards) with gold-embossed motifs and a gold edge.

Condition: light signs of wear on the binding, interior: clean and with firm binding