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Ufano, Diego - Artillerie, Ou, Vraye Instruction de L'Artillerie et de ses Appartenances: Contenant une Declaration de Tout ce Qui Est de L'Office du General D'Icelle, Tant en Vn Siege Qu'En Un Lieu Assiegé - Rouen - Chez jean Berthelin, dans la Court du Palais - 1628 - 29 cm - coated hardcover Number of pieces: 1 Pages: [4] + 144 + [6] pp. - Bound in an 1854 beaded print. 30 engravings. Crucial treatise on artillery in siege warfare. Diego de Ufano details everything from the manufacture and maintenance of cannons to the training and tactics of artillerymen. His practical focus is on the siege of fortresses, exploring strategies for positioning artillery, calculating trajectories, and maximizing the impact of bombardment. The book also addresses military logistics, arsenal organization, and supply management, providing a comprehensive guide for commanders of the era. This systematic and scientific structure profoundly influenced military development in Europe, laying the groundwork for future treatises and tactical adaptations. The work remains relevant to scholars of military history.

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Ufano, Diego

Estimate 670 - 910 USD
Starting price 610 USD

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