C. Julius Caesar s Commentaries of his War in Gaul, and Civil War with Pompey. to which is Added, a Supplement to his Commentary of his Wars in Gaul, and also, Commentaries of the Alexandrian, African, and Spanish Wars. Made English from the Original Latin, by Col. Martin Bladen.

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C. Julius Caesar s Commentaries of his War in Gaul, and Civil War with Pompey. to which is Added, a Supplement to his Commentary of his Wars in Gaul, and also, Commentaries of the Alexandrian, African, and Spanish Wars. Made English from the Original Latin, by Col. Martin Bladen. Printed in London by J. Fuller, etc. 1770, 430 pp plus index, 8 x 5.5 , 8vo, rebacked hardcover. Overall good rebacked condition, with leather spine replaced by modern cloth. Rubbing and losses to edges and corners of boards. Modern end pages at front and rear. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Light markings and marginalia. Includes numerous foldouts throughout, with most being maps. Separation to one foldout and tape to others. Small bookplate sticker at front of book. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece, comprising of 12 total plates including the frontispiece. An English translation of Julius Caesar s third-person commentaries, originally written as two separate pieces, with his Gaul accounts from 58 to 50 BC and his accounts of the Civil War from 49 to 48 CE. By Martin Bladen (1680-1746), an English military officer and member of both the Irish and British Houses of Commons. COLH1860ADEB. Seller Inventory # COLH1860ADEB-variant-1

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