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A treatise containing the practical part of fortification. [electronic resource] : In four parts. I. The Theory of Walls, Arches, and Timbers, with several Tables of their Dimensions. II. The Knowledge of the Materials, their Properties, Qualities, and the Manner of using them. III. The Manner of tracing a Fortress on the Ground, the making an Estimate, and executing the Works. IV. The Method of building Aquatics, as Stone-Bridges, Harbours, Quays, Wharfs, Sluices, and Aqueducts. Illustrated with twenty eight copper plates. For the use of the Royal Academy of Artillery at Woolwich. By John Muller, Professor of Artillery and Fortification.
by Muller, John, 1699-1784. Edition: The second edition, with improvements.Material type:  Book; Language:English; Format:
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 Publisher: MDCCLXIV. [1764]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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The military engineer [electronic resource] : or, a treatise on the attack and defence of all kinds of fortified places. In which are explained the construction of the necessary works, with the method of designing them on paper, and transferring the plan to the ground; the attacks of large towns, with their different outworks most in use; and also of smaller places, forts and other posts, which occur in the course of a war; the manner of escalades and surprizes; and all other matters relating either to the works or operations, necessary to convey a full knowledge of the art of engineering. Composed by M. Le Blond, Professor Of Mathematics, For the use of the French Noblesse. To which is added, a succinct account of three remarkable sieges at different periods, by which the progress of the Art is pointed out. In two parts. Illustrated with twenty copper-plates.
by Le Blond, Guillaume, 1704-1781. Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: MDCCLIX. [1759]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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Memoirs [electronic resource] : of the late Marquis de Feuquieres, Lieutenant-General of the French army. Written for the instruction of his son. Being an account of all the wars in Europe, from the year 1672, to the year 1710. In which is given a Curious Relation of the Sieges undertaken, and Battles fought, in that Period of Time. Particularly of the Battles and Encounters of Woerden in 1672. Seneffe 1674. Zintzheim 1674. Hinsheim 1674. Mulchausen 1674. Colmar 1674. Altenheim 1675. Consarbrick 1675. Cassell 1677. St. Dennis in 1678. Walcourt 1689. Flerus 1690. Stafarda 1690. Leuse 1691. Steenkirk 1692. Spireback 1692. Landen, or Narwinden 1693. Marsaglia in 1693. Carpi 1701. Chiari 1701. Crostolo 1702. Luzara 1702. Fridlinguen 1702. Spires 1703. Donawert 1704. Hochstet 1704. Eckeren in 1705. Calcinato 1706. Cassano 1706. Turin 1706. Ramillies 1706. Castiglione 1706. Almanza 1707. Oudenard 1708. Malplaquet 1709. With historical and critical observations on every great Transaction; highly useful to all who would understand the Art of War. Pointing out, in several particular instances, the errors and misconduct of Louis XIV. the Duke of Savoy, the Prince of Orange, Count de Montecuculi, the Marshals de Crequi, Humieres, Catinat, Villeroy, Boufflers, Tallard, Marsin, Villars, the Dukes of Vendome and Feuillade, &c. With the Characters, Enterprizes, and Military Conduct of the said Generals; as also of the Marshal de Turenne, the Prince of Conde, the Duke of Luxemburgh, Prince Eugene, and the Duke of Marlborough. And likewise the Intrigues, Views and Characters of M. Colbert, M. Louvois, M. Pomponne, and M. Chamillard, Ministers of State to Louis XIV. Comprizing useful Reflections on the Views, Politicks and Interests of the several Potentates of Europe; together with a brief Character of each of the Sovereign Princes who reigned in that Space of Time. Translated from the French.
by Feuqui�eres, Antoine de Pas, marquis de, 1648-1711. Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: MDCCXXXVII. [1737]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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A treatise on the military science, [electronic resource] : which comprehends the grand operations of war, and general rules for conducting an army in the field, Founded upon Principles for the Improvement of the same, with Occasional Notes: To which is added, the manner of attacking and defending of military posts, Villages, Church-Yards, Mills, Houses, &c. Dedicated (by Permission) to His Majesty. By Thomas Simes, Esq. Late of the Queen's Royal Regiment of Foot, One of the Governors of the Hibernian Society, for the Orphans and Children of Soldiers; Author of the Military Medley, Military Guide, Military Course, and Military Instructor.
by Simes, Thomas, fl. 1757-1780. Material type: Book; Language:English; Format:
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Publisher: MDCCLXXX. [1780]Online access: Full text online Availability: No items available
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