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The author signs M. G°°° and the subtitle states the intention of the book:
Containing the most memorable epochs and facts of this history, the traits of heroism, the famous sayings, the most remarkable battles and sieges, and particularly, the conquest and loss of Rhodes, the siege of Malta, the abolition of the order of the Templars, the wars of the Teutonics and a note on several other orders of chivalry -
C*** - Beauties From The History Of The Crusades - 1820
Good condition of the binding, work in its period full brown leather, good condition of the covers and the spine, rubbing from use and some scuffing, smooth spine richly decorated, gilt titling on a piece of red morocco, all white edges -
Good interior condition, interior on fresh paper, some foxing, small gaps in the angular paper, presence of 6 charming color engravings out of text including frontispiece -
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