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I Carichi Militari di Fra'Lelio Brancaccio Cavalier Heirosolomitano del Consiglio Collaterale Per S.M. Cattolica Nel regno di Napoli e Suo Maestro di Campo e Consiglier' di Guerra Ne Gli Stati di Fiandra (Italian: The Military Loads of Fra' Lelio Brancaccio Cavalier Heirosolomitano of the Collateral Council For H.M. Catholic in the Kingdom of Naples and his Field Master and War Counselor in the States of Flanders) with five two page plates of war.
Brancaccio, Lelio · Anversa (Antwerp)
- Author
- Brancaccio, Lelio
- Date
- 1610
- Place
- Anversa (Antwerp)
- Publisher
- Ioachimo Trognesio
- Language
- English
- Binding
- 4to.(7" x 10.125") Full period vellum with yapped edges, a gilt coat of arms centered to each board. Spine with manuscript "Brancatio del Capit Dinsant.&" in old ink. Head of spine chipped with small loss, boards bowed, covers soiled with (?) sticker/tape (?) remnants. Five double page engravings of Military Formations.
- Format
- Engraved title with allegorical figures and emblems of warfare + 5 finely engraved folding plates showing battle formations and military encampments. Ornamental woodcut head-pieces and initials. Contemporary vellum; rebacked. First edition of this treatise on the duties of the various military ranks and on military science in general by the Neapolitan Lelio Brancaccio, Marchese de Montesilvano (c.1560-1637), who served as military administrator in the Netherlands under Ambrogio Spinola. In 14 chapters the author describes the responsibilities of each rank from the common soldier to the general; 2 chapters are devoted to the office of chief of staff, a position he held under the King of Naples; the last chapter discusses the obligations of the prince to keep his army in good order. Three of the fine folding engravings illustrate formations of battle orders, two show fortified camps allocating correct locations for every unit.
- Category
- Religion & Theology
- Record
- S.I.5619
I Carichi Militari di Fra'Lelio Brancaccio Cavalier Heirosolomitano del Consiglio Collaterale Per S.M. Cattolica Nel regno di Napoli e Suo Maestro di Campo e Consiglier' di Guerra Ne Gli Stati di Fiandra (Italian: The Military Duties Of Brother Lelio Brancaccio, Knight Of Jerusalem, Of The Collateral Council For His Catholic Majesty In The Kingdom Of Naples, And His Field Master And War Counselor In The States Of Flanders.)
4to.(7" x 10.125") 1610, Antwerp: Ioachimo Trognesio. 272 + (20) pp. Full period vellum with yapped edges, a gilt coat of arms centered to each board. Spine with manuscript "Brancatio del Capit Dinsant.&" in old ink. Head of spine chipped with small loss, boards bowed, covers soiled with (?) sticker/tape (?) remnants. Five double page engravings of Military Formations. Engraved title with allegorical figures and emblems of warfare + 5 finely engraved folding plates showing battle formations and military encampments. Ornamental woodcut head-pieces and initials. Contemporary vellum; rebacked. First edition of this treatise on the duties of the various military ranks and on military science in general by the Neapolitan Lelio Brancaccio, Marchese de Montesilvano (c.1560-1637), who served as military administrator in the Netherlands under Ambrogio Spinola. In 14 chapters the author describes the responsibilities of each rank from the common soldier to the general; 2 chapters are devoted to the office of chief of staff, a position he held under the King of Naples; the last chapter discusses the obligations of the prince to keep his army in good order. Three of the fine folding engravings illustrate formations of battle orders, two show fortified camps allocating correct locations for every unit.
Condition
Very Good
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