This book traces the development of the dominance of the Austrian Hapsburgs in Eastern Europe as they established themselves as eventual rulers of Austria, Hungary, Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia. The latter was the setting for severe fighting as the Austro-Hungarian army tried and failed to resist Prussian attempts to seize the region. The Seven Years War (1756-1763) pitted Frederick the Great of Prussia against Maria Theresa of Austro-Hungary as each struggled for control of their respective empires and dominance of the ...
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This book traces the development of the dominance of the Austrian Hapsburgs in Eastern Europe as they established themselves as eventual rulers of Austria, Hungary, Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia. The latter was the setting for severe fighting as the Austro-Hungarian army tried and failed to resist Prussian attempts to seize the region. The Seven Years War (1756-1763) pitted Frederick the Great of Prussia against Maria Theresa of Austro-Hungary as each struggled for control of their respective empires and dominance of the continent. The organization, uniforms and equipment of the army are all examined and illustrated.
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Very Good in None as issued jacket. Size: 7x0x9; Copyright 1973, ISBN matches listing. Clean, solid paperback copy with unmarked text. Cover has mild surface and edge wear. Binding is tight and square; no creases to spine or cover. Books, box sets, and items other than standard jewel case CDs and DVDs that sell for $9 or more ship in a box; under $9 in a bubble mailer. Expedited and international orders may ship in a flat rate envelope rather than a box due to cost constraints. All US-addressed items ship with complimentary delivery confirmation.
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Very Good. Size: 9x7x0; 1st printing of 1st edition, 1973, with no additional printings listed and "published in 1973" statement on copyright page. Text and illustrations are unmarked and clean, spine uncreased, binding tight and sturdy. Some age-toning. From a personal collection. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Ottenfeld, R. Near Fine. 0850451493 40pp Osprey-Men-At-Arms series The Austro-Hungarian Army of the Seven Years War 8 color plates and black and white illustrations Blind stamp near bottom outside corner and bookplate with name inside front cover, otherwise book is fine.