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The history of Oliver Cromwel, Lord Protector of the commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland. Being an Account of all the Battles, Sieges, and other Military Atchievments, wherein he was Ingaged, in these Three Nations. And likewise, Of his Civil Administrations, while he had the Supream Government, till his Death. Relating only Matter of Fact, without Passion or Partiality. By R. B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1706- Books
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The history of Oliver Cromwel, Lord Protector Of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland. Being an Account of all the Battles, Sieges, and other Military Atcheivments, wherein he was Ingaged, in these Three Nations. And Likewise, Of his Civil Administrations, while he had the Supream Government, till his Death. Relating only matter of fact, without passion or partiality. By R. B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1715- Books
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The military history of Charles XII. King of Sweden, written by the express order of his Majesty, by M. Gustavus Adlerfeld, Chamberlain to the King. To which is added, an exact account of the Battle of Pultowa, with a Journal of the King's Retreat to Bender. Illustrated with plans of the Battles and Sieges. Translated into English. In three volumes.
Adlerfeld, Gustavus, 1671-1709.Date: 1740- Books
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The history of the present rebellion: collected from authentick memoirs, letters, and intelligences, as well private as publick: being a genuine and impartial account Of all the Battles, Sieges, Enterprizes and Exploits, that have been fought, undertaken, or executed during the Progress of this Unnatural Rebellion; the Oppressions and Cruelties of the Rebels: With A particular Description of the several Actions at Preston-Pans, Cliefton and Falkirk; the Sieges and Defence of the Castles of Edinburgh and Stirling; the Surrender of Carlisle to the Rebels, and the Retaking it by his Majesty's Forces, under the Command of Prince William, Duke of Cumberland. Likewise A succinct Relation of what has happened at Sea, relative to this Rebellion: With many other Incidents never yet made publick. By John Marchant, Gent. Author of the Exposition on the Old and New Testament, Published by His Majesty's Authority.
Marchant, John, active 18th century.Date: 1746- Books
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A history of the English wars, in France, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Germany, &c. Containing all the Sieges and Battles Fought by the English in those Countries, from William the Conqueror, to the present Time: With a large map of the same countries, according to the Newest and Most Exact Observations; by Herman Moll, geographer: and an alphabetical table, explaining the whole; being very Useful to all that Read English History.
Moll, Herman, -1732.Date: MDCCV. [1705]- Books
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The triumphs of William III. King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland. Containing A short Account of the most Remarkable Battles, Sieges, Sea-Fights, Treaties and Famous Atchievements of the Princes of the House of Nassau, &c. Curiously engraven in 62 figures on Copper-Plates: With their Histories. Described in Triumphal Arches, Piramids, Pictures, Inscriptions and Devices, erected at the Hague, In Honour of King William, &c. Done out of Dutch.
Beek, J., active 1691-1702.Date: 1702- Books
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The wars in England, Scotland, & Ireland. Containing, an account of all the battles, Sieges, Revolutions, Accidents, and other remarkable Transactions in Church and State, during the reign of King Charles I. Being an Impartial View of his Life and Actions. With his tryal at large before the Pretended High Court of Justice. And his last speech at his death, January 30. 1648. Illustrated with Pictures of many notable Passages. By Robert Burton.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1737- Books
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Historia Anglo-Scotica: or an impartial history of all that happen'd between the Kings and Kingdoms of England and Scotland, from the beginning of the Reign of William the Conqueror, to the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Comprehending Their several Homages, Incursions, Devastations, Depredations, Battles, Sieges Leagues, Truces, Breaches, Intermarriages, and divers other Matters worth Knowing. Faithfully extracted from the best historians of both nations. With a prefatory dedication. By James Drake, M. D.
Drake, James, 1667-1707.Date: [1703]- Books
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A military dictionary. Explaining all difficult terms in martial discipline, fortification, and gunnery. Useful [for all Persons that Read the Publick News, or serve in the Armies, or Militia] for the true understanding the Accounts of Sieges, Battels, and other warlike Expeditions, which daily occur in this Time of Action. The second edition, with additions, and a copper plate, being a general View and Description of the several Parts of Fortification. By an officer, who served several years abroad.
Officer who served Several Years Abroad.Date: Mcdciv [1704]- Books
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The history of the Irish Rebellion, traced from many preceding acts, to the grand eruption the 23d of October, 1641; and thence pursued to the Act of Settlement, MDCLXII. To which are added letters to and from Oliver Cromwell, Ireton, Preston, and many others, relating to the Sieges, Battles, and remarkable Passages mentioned in the following History, never before printed; taken from Original Mss of Mr. Cliffe, an Intimate of Cromwell's, and Secretary to General Ireton.
Borlase, Edmund, -1682?.Date: MDCCXLIII. [1743]- Books
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The history of the rebellion, 1745 and 1746. Containing, a full account of its rise, progress and extinction. The Character of the Highlanders, and their Chieftains. All the Declarations of the Pretender, and the Journal of his Marches through England, as published by himself; with Observations. Likewise, A particular Description of all the Battles, Skirmishes and Sieges, with many Incidents hitherto not made publick. By an impartial hand, who was an eye-witness to most of the facts.
Henderson, Andrew, active 1734-1775.Date: 1748- Books
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The history of the rebellion, 1745 and 1746. Containing, a full account of its rise, progress and extinction; The Character of the Highlanders, and their Chieftains; All the Declarations of the Pretender, and the Journal of his Marches through England, as published by himself: with Observations. Likewise, A particular Description of all the Battles, Skirmishes and Sieges, with many Incidents hitherto not made public. By an impartial hand, who was an eye-witness to most of the facts.
Henderson, Andrew, active 1734-1775.Date: MDCCXLVIII. [1748]- Books
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A geographical and historical description of the principal objects of the present war in the West-Indies. viz. Cartagena, Puerto Bello, La Vera Cruz, The Havana, and San Agustin. Shewing their situation, strength, trade, &c. With An Account of the many Sieges they have Undergone to the present Time. The whole Compiled from the most Authentic Memoirs, and Enlarged with many Curious Particular's, not to be met with in former Authors. To which is prefix'd An Accurate Map of the West-Indies adapted to the Work.
Date: 1741- Books
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The naval and military history of the wars of England; including, the wars of Scotland and Ireland. In Which IS Given, An accurate and lively Description of the Sieges, Battles, Bombardments, Sea Engagements, Expeditions, and extensive Conquests of the British Arms, in all Quarters of the Globe. With A Variety Of Interesting and extraordinary Anecdotes of Military Skill and Intrepidity, heroic Adventures, brilliant Exploits, martial Atchievements, and memorable Actions of the British Warriors. Calculated To inspire the Rising Generation with Magnanimity and Virtue, and to Impress on their Minds the generous Ardour and Noble Emulation of their Ancestors. None But The Brave Deserve The Fair. ... . Ornamented With Elegant Copper-Plates.
Mante, Thomas, active 1772.Date: [1795-1807]- Books
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The glorious life, and heroick actions of the most potent prince William III. of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, King, &c. Containing an impartial account of the most remarkable transactions in war and peace, both Abroad and at Home. Being a Compleat History of all the Campaigns, Battles, Sieges and Skirmishes, both in Ireland and Flanders: With the most Memorable Sea-Fights and Victories Obtained over the French. Also, A True Account of all the Horrid Plots and Conspiraties, that have been Contrived and Carried on against His Majesty's Royal Person. from the Time of his Auspicious Birth, till the deplorable Time of his Ever to be Lamented Death, on March the Eighth, 1702.
Date: 1702- Books
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The antient history and description of the city of Exeter; Containing, The Antient History, &c. of the City; together with an Account of the sundry Assaults given thereto from Time to Time, and the Sieges it has sustain'd, viz. by the Romans, under Vespasian, A. D. 49 ;- by Penda, King of Mercia, in 632 ;- by the Danes, in 858, 877, 1001, and 1004 ;- by William the Conqueror, in 1068 ;- by the Earls of Devon, in 1137, and 1378 ;- in 1469, during the Civil Wars between the Houses of York and Lancaster ;- by Perkin Warbeck, in 1497 ;- by the Rebels of Devonshire and Cornwall, in 1549, &c. &c. Also a curious account of the antiquity, foundation, and building of St. Peter's cathedral church. With a catalogue of all the Bishops of Tawton, Crediton; and Exeter, And authentic Memoirs of their Lives. To which are added, The Offices and Duties (as of Old) of the sworn Officers of the City. Compiled and digested from the works of Hooker, Izacke, and others.
Date: [1765?]- Books
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Flanders delineated: or, a view of the Austrian and French Netherlands. Containing A brief Description of all the strong Towns, Forts, Castles, &c. in those Provinces, with an Account of the remarkable Sieges they have sustain'd, and the Battles that have been fought in their Neighbourhood. To which is prefix'd, by way of introduction, a summary of the history of the low countries in general. By an officer of the allied army now in Flanders. And at the end is added, by another hand, a concise account of Bavaria, Bohemiæ, Moravia, and Austria; as also of Piedmont, and other Parts of Italy; Introduc'd by a short History of the Pragmatic Sanction, which has given Rise to the War in Germany. The Whole being a compleat Survey of the Seat of the present War in Europe, and of great Use to all who are willing to have a clear Idea of the Operations of the several Armies. Illustrated with maps of the several Countries treated of, a plan of a Fortified Town, and a View of the Instruments used in Fortification and Gunnery. Together with a Military Dictionary. Dedicated to Field Marshal Wade.
Date: 1745- Books
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Flanders delineated: or, a view of the Austrian and French Netherlands. Containing A brief Description of all the strong Towns, Forts, Castles, &c. in those Provinces, with an Account of the remarkable Sieges they have sustain'd, and the Battles that have been fought in their Neighbourhood. To which is prefix'd, by way of introduction, a summary of the history of the low countries in general. By an officer of the allied army now in Flanders. And at the end is added, by another hand, a concise account of Bavaria, Bohemiae, Moravia, and Austria; as also of Piedmont, and other Parts of Italy; Introduc'd by a short History of the Pragmatic Sanction, which has given Rise to the War in Germany. The Whole being a compleat Survey of the Seat of the present War in Europe, and of great Use to all who are willing to have a clear Idea of the Operations of the several Armies. Illustrated with maps of the several Countries treated of, a Plan of a Fortified Town, and a View of the Instruments used in Fortification and Gunnery. Together with a Military Dictionary. Dedicated to Field Marshal Wade.
Date: 1745- Books
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An impartial history of the war, from the commencement of the Revolution in France. Containing an Accurate Description of the Sea Engagements, Sieges, Battles, Expeditions and Conquests, of The various Contending powers. Including an Account of the General Mutiny among the Seamen, at Spithead and the Nore. Together with a particular narrative of the rise, progress, and various events accompanying the Rebellion in Ireland.
Date: 1799- Books
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Memoirs of the Most Christian-Brute; or, the history of the late exploits of certain great K-g. Being A Genuine Narrative of his Cruel, Inhuman Proceedings in all his Attempts against the Lives and Properties of his Neighbours. Including The most affecting Particulars relating to all the Battles and Sieges, from the Commencement of the present War, to the taking of Bergen-op zoom.
Date: 1747- Books
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A defence of the courage, honour and loyalty of the Irish-Nation. In answer to the scandalous reflections in the Free-Briton, and others. With Some extraordinary Particulars relating to the Battles of the Boyne and Aghrim, and the two Sieges of Limerick, not to be met with in the Histories of those Times. Also of The Bravery of the Irish at Benburb, Cremona, Spires, Dettingen, Fontenay, &c. By Charles Forman, Esq;
Forman, Charles, active 1728.Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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A journey through the Austrian Netherlands. Containing the modern history and description of all the provinces, towns, castles, palaces, &c. of that Fruitful, Populous Country, so long the Scene of Wars and dreadful Ravages, till it was by the Treaty of Utrecht yielded to the Emperor of Germany. With An Account of all the remarkable Battles and Sieges; taken from the most authentick Narratives. To which is prefixed, an introduction, containing the ancient history of the whole Seventeen Provinces. By the author of the Journey through England and Scotland.
Macky, John, -1726.Date: 1732- Books
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A journey through the Austrian Netherlands. Containing the modern history and description of all the provinces, towns, castles, palaces, &c. of that Fruitful, Populous Country, so long the Scene of Wars and dreadful Ravages, till it was by the Treaty of Utrecht yielded to the Emperor of Germany. With An Account of all the remarkable Battels and Sieges; taken from the most authentick Narratives. To which is prefixed, an introduction, containing the ancient history of the whole Seventeen Provinces. By the author of the Journey through England and Scotland.
Macky, John, -1726.Date: 1725- Books
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The life and military history of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, prince of the Roman Empire, and generalissimo of the British forces, in the late reign of Her Majesty Queen Anne. Containing, A particular Description of all the principal Transactions of the War, and of all the Battles, Sieges, &c. in which that glorious and ever-successful General commanded. Letters of Correspondence between his Grace and the Court of Hanover; also Letters that passed between his Grace and other Great Men, which the Duke left among other Papers, designed to be published by Mr. Glover and Mr. Mallet, who were appointed by the late Dutchess of Marlborough, in her Will, to write his Life. Likewise Letters from Emperor, the States General, King Charles III. of Spain, &c. to the Duke, with his Grace's Answers. To which will be added, the last will and testament of the Duke of Marlborough, never before published. The whole embellished and illustrated with a large variety of whole sheet copper plates, taken from the original Designs, and engraved by the best Hands; representing all the Battles, and Sieges, in which that general was concerned.
Dumont, Jean, baron de Carlscroon, 1667-1727.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
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The history of the life and reign of William-Henry, Prince of Nassau and Orange, Stadtholder of the United Provinces, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, &c. In which the affairs of Ireland are more particularly handled, than in any other History. With an appendix, containing Copies of some Original Papers not hitherto published. Illustrated With Plans of Sieges and Battles in Ireland, and Medals struck upon the most Memorable Occurrences of his Life. As also, two dissertations. I. On the government of Holland. II. A brief history of the illustrious House of Orange. By Walter Harris Esq;
Harris, Walter, 1686-1761.Date: MDCCXLIX. [1749]