A new military dictionary: or, The field of war
Subtitle: Containing a particular and circumstantial account of the most remarkable battles, sieges, bombardments, and expeditions, whether by sea or land. Such as relate to Great Britain and her dependencies, deduced from the descent of Julius Caesar to the present time. And those that regard the continent of Europe, traced from the reign of Charlemagne, beginning with the ninth century. Including anecdotes of the lives, military and naval transactions of the most celebrated admirals, generals, captains, &c. who have distinguished themselves in the service of their country. To which is added, An essay on fortification: and a table, explaining the military and naval terms of art. Compiled from the best authorities and most approved authors
By: By a military gentleman. Illustrated with a great number of elegant copper-plates, heads of the admirals and generals, plans of battles, maps, &c
Publisher: Printed for J. Cooke, at Shakespear's Head, behind the chapter-house, in St. Paul's Church-Yard.
Published: 1760
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 434
Subjects: Battles; Sieges; Military art and science; Dictionaries; Naval art and science; Art et science militaires; Dictionnaires anglais; Batailles; Sièges (Histoire); Art et science navals
Other titles: New military dictionary; Field of war; Essay on fortification.
Notes: Attributed to John Almon by ESTC and NUC Pre-1956.

"Explanation of the frontispiece": slip tipped in to face verso of title page.

"An essay on fortification": pages [433-436].

Signatures: [A]² B-5R² ( -5R2).

Title page printed in red and black; text printed in parallel columns; head and tail pieces; initials.

Engravings include a plan of the "The north view of Fort Frederic or Crown Point" (facing verso of leaf 4M1), "A view of Niagara Fort taken by Sir William Johnson, on the 25th of July 1759" (facing verso of leaf 4M1), and "A perspective view of Quebec drawn on the spot" (facing verso of leaf 4T2).

Sabin 53286

ESTC T110923