Battle of Maastricht in 1703, by Rapin de Thoyras. 1744-47
Paul Rapin de Thoyras (1661-1725)
Paul Rapin de Thoyras was a Huguenot historian under English patronage. He compiled a French-language history of England, published in 1724-27. It was published monthly with illustrations. All volumes of his work were translated to English in 14 volumes from 1727 by the Reverend Nicolas Tindal. Tindal also added a "Continuation" to the History, covering the years from the accession of James VI to that of George I of Great Britain.
The original version was almost the only English history available in France in the first half of the 18th century.
Plan of the Camp of the Army of the Allies, commanded by Monsr. d'Auverquerque, and the manner in which it was drawn up in Battle, when the Army of the two Crowns advanced to attack it May 14th 1703.
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Battle of Maastricht in 1703, by Rapin de Thoyras.
Title: Plan of the Camp of the Army of the Allies, commanded by Monsr. d'Auverquerque, and the manner in which it was drawn up in Battle, when the Army of the two Crowns advanced to attack it May 14th 1703.
J. Basire sculp.
Battle of Maestricht.
For Mr. Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England.
Engraver: J. Basire.
Date: 1744-47.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Image size: 385 x 465mm (15.16 x 18.31 inches).
Sheet size: 430 x 560mm (16.93 x 22.05 inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Excellent.
Condition Rating: A+.
From: Rapin de Thoyras P. The History of England, continued by H. Tindal. London, 1744-47.
Paul Rapin de Thoyras (1661-1725)
Paul Rapin de Thoyras was a Huguenot historian under English patronage. He compiled a French-language history of England, published in 1724-27. It was published monthly with illustrations. All volumes of his work were translated to English in 14 volumes from 1727 by the Reverend Nicolas Tindal. Tindal also added a "Continuation" to the History, covering the years from the accession of James VI to that of George I of Great Britain.
The original version was almost the only English history available in France in the first half of the 18th century.
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