A new military dictionary : or, the field of war. Containing a particular and Circumstantial account of the most remarkable battles, sieges, bombardments, and expeditions, Whether by Sea or Land. Such as relate to Great Britain and her dependencies, Deduced From the Descent of Julius Caesar to the Present Time. and Those that regard the continent of Europe, Traced From The Reign of Charlemagne, beginning with the Ninth Century. Including Anecdotes of the Lives, Military and Naval Transactions of the most celebrated Admirals, Generals, Captains, &c. who have distinguished themselves in the Service of their Country. To which is added, an Essay on fortification: and a table, explaining the Military and Naval Terms of Art. Compiled from the best Authorities and most approved Authors. By a military gentleman. Illustrated with a great Number of elegant Copper-Plates, Heads of the Admirals and Generals, Plans of Battles, Maps, &c.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Almon, John, 1737-1805.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military art and science--Dictionaries--Early works to 1800.

Military art and science.

Genre:

Dictionaries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([440]p.,plates ) maps,ports. ;

Other Title:

New military dictionary

Place of Publication:

London : printed for J. Cooke, at Shakespear's Head, behind the Chapter-House, in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCLX. [1760]

Notes:

A military gentleman = John Almon.

Titlepage in red and black.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T110923.

OCLC:

642277852