Never before translated Spanish Rhodomontades. As also historical and ocular proofs of a true heroism and a superior bravery, shewn by the Spaniards in their wars with the French, Germans, Dutch, and other nations, whom they almost always worsted and got the Better of, except the English, who as constantly Beat Them. Written in Spanish, French, and other languages by Peter De Bourdeille, Lord of Brantome, Gentleman of the Bed-Chamber to Charles IX. and Henry II. Kings of France, for the Entertainment of Margaret, Queen of France and Navarre; and interspersed, not only with many Secret, and hitherto Unpublish'd, Occurrences, but curious Maxims of State and War; as also Bright Thoughts, Witty Sayings, Beautiful Turns, Surprising Answers, and Jocose Allusions of the Spaniards. With the Characters and Elogiums of Many Emperiors, Kings, Princes, Lords; and Ladies, not a Few. To which is added, A Remarkable Discourse on Fine Retreats made by the Generals of the Armies of divers Nations, in the Author's own Time, such as Philibert de Chalon, Prince of Orange; the Duke de Guise; the Marquess de Peseayra, and Others no less Famous. By Mr. Ozell.

Date:

M.DCC.XLI. [1741]