297 - 1771 (MILITARY) DICTIONNAIRE HISTORIQUE DES SIÈGES ET BATAILLES, JEAN-FRANCOIS DE LA CROIX (1753-1794)

1771 (MILITARY) DICTIONNAIRE HISTORIQUE DES SIÈGES ET BATAILLES, JEAN-FRANCOIS DE LA CROIX (1753-1794) A fine example of the second edition of Jean-Francois de la Croix's (1753-1794) 'Dictionnaire Historique des Sieges et Battailes Memorables de l'Histoire Ancienne et Moderne', previously published under the name 'Anecdotes Militaires de Tous Les Peuples du Monde'. The work details many of the famous battles and sieges of history, and includes a fold-out map of the battle of Fontenoy of 1745, and a dictionary of military terms. Jean-Francois de la Croix is most well known for his various roles in the French Revolutionary Government, including being the third President of the National Convention. In February of 1794 he was instrumental in successfully passing legislation to abolish slavery in the colonies. Months later, alongside his friend and ally Georges Danton, he would be arrested under the orders of Robespierre, and executed by Guillotine. Paris, France: Vincent, 1771. Vol 1: [xxxii], 670 pp., (2) errata; Vol 2: 702 pp.; Vol 3: Part 1: 472 pp., Part 2: 352 pp. Signature of François Bonaventure Joseph du Mont, Marquis de Gages (1739-1787), founder of the Masonic Grand Lodge of the Austrian Netherlands. Bookplate of the Library of Boussoit, belonging to Comte Léon de Nédonchel (1825-1887). Dimensions: 6 5/8 x 4 3/8 in., (16.8 x 11.1 cm.) Condition: Rubbing to spine, most gilt decoration and lettering preserved. Boards tight to spine. Pg. 31 top right corner with a clean tear, detached corner tucked in. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.