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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 general history of sieges and battles, By Sea and Land. Containing, A Particular and Circumstantial Account Of the most remarkable Battles and Sieges, Bombardments and Expeditions, In different Ages and Parts of the World; And particularly, such as relate to Great Britain and her Dependencies. Including, anecdotes of the Lives, Military and Naval Transactions, of all the celebrated Admirals, Generals, Captains, &c. who have distinguished themselves in the Service of their Country. In which will be explained, The Military and Naval Terms of Art. Embellished with Plans of the Battles, and Heads of the Illustrious Persons, mentioned in the Course of the Work. Vol. I. Second Edition.
Date: 1762- 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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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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Mercurius rusticus: or, the countries complaint of the barbarous outrages begun in the year 1642, by the sectaries of this late flourishing kingdom. To which is added, An Account of the Sacrileges, Prophanations, and Plunders committed by those Schismaticks, on the Cathedral Churches. With An Apology for the Members that were Banish'd from the Universities. Together with A Chronology of the Battels, Sieges, Conflicts, and other most Remarkable Passages in this Unnatural War. Also A Catalogue of the Persons of Quality that were Slain on both Sides.
Ryves, Bruno, 1596-1677.Date: 1723- Books
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A military and sea dictionary. Explaining all difficult terms in martial discipline, fortification, and gunnery, and all terms of navigation The fourth edition, improv'd. To which is added, The new exercise of firelocks and bayonets, with Instructions to perform every Motion. Very useful (to all Persons that read the Publick News, or serve in the Army, Militia or Navy,) for the Understanding the Accounts of Sieges, Battels, and other Warlike and Marine Expeditions, which daily occur in this Time of Action. By officers who serv'd several years at land and sea.
Date: MDCCXI. [1711]- Books
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The chronologist of the present war. Containing a faithful series of the events which have occurred in Europe, from the commencement of the year 1792, to the end of the year 1795. Amidst a Variety of interesting Articles will be found the following: Acts (principal of Parliament) Addresses Battles Declarations Denunciations Executions (remarkable). Finance Gifts (patriotic) Inventions Motions (remarkable in Parliament). Manifestoes Naval Engagements Proclamations Promotions (principal) Reports (of Parliament, Convention, &c.) Subsidies Sieges Supplies Treaties (offensive, defensive, and subsidiary; &c. &c.) Chronology, one of the Eyes of History.
Date: 1796- Books
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Mercurius rusticus: or, the country's complaint of the barbarous outrages begun in the year 1642, by the sectaries of this late flourishing kingdom. Containing likewise, I. An Account of the Sacrileges, Prophanations, and Plunders committed by those Schismaticks, on the Cathedral Churches. II. An Apology for the Members who were Banished from the Universities. III. A Chronology of the Battles, Sieges, Conflicts, and other most Remarkable Passages in this Unnatural War. IV. A Catalogue of the Persons of Quality who were Slain on both Sides. By Bruno Ryves, S. T. P. Dean of Windsor.
Ryves, Bruno, 1596-1677.Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- Books
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A complete history of the origin and progress of the late war, from its commencement, to the exchange of the ratifications of peace, between Great-Britain, France and Spain: On the 10th of February, 1763. And to the Signing of the Treaty at Hubertsberg, between The King of Prussia, the Empress-Queen, and the Elector of Saxony, On the 15th of the same Month. In which, All the Battles, Sieges, Sea-Engagements, and every other Transaction worthy of public Attention, are faithfully recorded; with political and military Observations. In two volumes.
Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- 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 military history of His serene Highness Prince Eugene of Savoy, now generalissimo of the imperial army. As also of His Grace the late Duke of Marlborough, Prince of the Roman Empire, And of His Serene Highness the Prince of Nassau-Friezland, Father to his most Serene Highness the Prince of Orange. Containing A particular Description of all the principal Transactions of the Last War, and of all the Battles, Sieges, &c. in which their Highnesses of Savoy and Friezland commanded, in Conjunction with that glorious and ever-successful General. Together with Memoirs of the Life' of Prince Eugene, from his leaving the Court of France, and entering himself a Voluntier in the Emperor's Service, to his being made Commander in Chief of the Imperial Armies. Written in French by M. Dumont, Baron of Carelscroon, and Historiographer to the present Emperor, and by Mr. Rousset: and now faithfully translated into English by Paul Chamberlen, The Whole embellished and illustrated with a large Variety of whole Sheet Copper-Plates, taken from the original Designs, and engraven by the very best Hands, representing all the Battles and Sieges, in which those Generals were concerned, which is not attempted by any other.
Dumont, Jean, baron de Carlscroon, 1667-1727.Date: MDCCXXXVI. [1736]- 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]- Books
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Memoirs of the British fleets and squadrons in the Mediteranean, Anno 1708 and 1709. Wherein an account is given of the reduction of Sardignia, Minorca, the late Sieges of Port Maon, Alicant and Denia. With Descriptions Of the most unfrequented Places touch'd by the Fleets, of the Court of Barcelona, their Majesties residing in it, and of our Neighbouring Royal Allies their Majesties of Portugal. To which is annex'd, a cursory view of Naples, the Curiosities near Baiæ and Cardinal Grimani's Reception of the Officers belonging to the British Fleet. By the Revd. Mr. Nathaniel Taubman, Chaplain in the Royal Navy
Taubman, Nathaniel, -1720?.Date: 1710- Books
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A description of the maritime parts of France, containing a particular account of all the fortified towns, forts, harbours, bays, and rivers, with their Tides, Currents, Soundings, Shoals, &c. Also of all Manufactures, and Articles of Commerce, and of the most remarkable Invasions, Sieges, and Sea-Fights, which have happened on or near that Coast. Illustrated with charts of the Sea-Coast, and Plans of all the Fortified Places on it. Collected from the best Authorities. Engraved by Tho. Jefferys, Geographer to his Majesty. To which are prefixed, A Glossary, and Plans of the several Parts of Fortification, on two Plates, to explain the Terms made Use of in the Work.
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771.Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]- Books
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The military history of the late Prince Eugene of Savoy, and of the late John Duke of Marlborough, including a particular description of the several battles, Sieges, &c. in which either or both those generals commanded. Collected from the best authors in all Languages. To which is added, a supplement, containing A succinct Account of the remarkable Events which happened in the late War, and wherein neither of the Illustrious Generals above-mentioned had any Share, particularly in Spain: From the Year One thousand seven hundred and One, to One thousand seven hundred and Thirteen. With a concise history of the last war in Germany and Italy. In four volumes. ...
Dumont, Jean, baron de Carlscroon, 1667-1727.Date: MDCCXXXVII. [1737]- Books
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Journals of the sieges of Verue [sic.] and Gibraltar: with an exact account of the several attacks, sallies ... that happened in relation to those two memorable sieges.
Date: 1705- Books
Diary of the siege of Ladysmith : unpublished letters from the Siege.
Date: [1970]- Books
The siege diary of William Watson.
Watson, William, 1933-1906.Date: [1989]- 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 history of the kingdom of Ireland. Being an Account of all the Battles, Sieges, and other considerable Transactions, both Civil and Military, during the late Wars there, till the entire Reduction of that Country, by the victorious Arms of our late most Gracious Sovereign. King William. To which is prefix'd, A brief Relation of the antient Inhabitants, and first Conquest of that Nation by King Henry II. and of all the remarkable Passages in the Reign of every King to this Time; particularly the horrid Rebellion and Massacre in 1641: With the Popish and arbitrary Designs that were carried on there in the former Reigns. The tenth edition enlargd. By R. B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: [1740?]- 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