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Siege of St. Sebastian by the Allies, under Wellington, from June to September 1813. A.K. Johnston F.R.G.S. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London. (to accompany) Atlas to Alison's history of Europe ... MDCCCLII (1852).

Authors :
Alison, Archibald, Sir, bart., 1792-1862
Johnston, Alexander Keith 1804-1871
Publication Year :
1813
Publisher :
London : William Blackwood and Son, 1813.

Abstract

Engraved hand colored siege plan. "British batteries colored red". In lower right margin: W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinr. Relief shown by hachures.<br />Atlas to accompany Alison's History of Europe: from the commencement of the French Revolution in 1789 to the restoration of the Bourbons in 1815. Atlas consists of a series of maps and plans that cover major military engagements during the French Revolution. Complete with 108 maps and plans, a frontispiece on military symbols and fortifications, and a glossary of military and marine terms. Maps engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston under the direction of Sir Archibald Alison. The maps cover Europe and her colonies in America, Africa and India. Bound in half calf over marbled-paper boards, with gilt-blocked label "Alison's history of Europe, Atlas" on spine.

Subjects

Subjects :
Military
Historical

Details

Database :
LUNA Commons
Publication Type :
Map
Accession number :
edsluc.RUMSEY.8.1.317702.90086433
Document Type :
Military Atlas<br />Atlas Map