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Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815: sheet 1st., morning of the battle. 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 :
1815
Publisher :
London : William Blackwood and Son, 1815.

Abstract

Engraved hand colored battle plan. Shows the position of the French and Allies cavalry, infantry and artillery. 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.8.1.317725.90086455
Document Type :
Military Atlas<br />Atlas Map