Reprinted over a century and a half since first being published, this facsimile of the Third Edition, which was referred to by Sir Charles Oman as being the best for hard facts. As Judge-Advocate-General, charged with the responsibility of reforming and simplifying the disciplinary machinery in the Duke of Wellington's army, Larpent was in almost daily contact with the Duke himself and has provided an excellent firsthand account of the working of Wellington's headquarters.
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Reprinted over a century and a half since first being published, this facsimile of the Third Edition, which was referred to by Sir Charles Oman as being the best for hard facts. As Judge-Advocate-General, charged with the responsibility of reforming and simplifying the disciplinary machinery in the Duke of Wellington's army, Larpent was in almost daily contact with the Duke himself and has provided an excellent firsthand account of the working of Wellington's headquarters.
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Seller's Description:
Facsimile of the 1854 edition (hardback). 8vo (22cm by 14cm), xx, 580pp. Original black cloth, dustwrapper. There is some light spotting to the top edge of the text block, else the book and the dustwrapper are in very good condition. ISBN 1862271003.