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English: Battle of Ligny, 16 June 1815. A.K. Johnston F.R.G.S. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London. (to accompany) Atlas to Alison's history of Europe ... MDCCCLII (1852).

Engraved hand colored battle plan. Shows the position of the French and Prussians cavalry, infantry and artillery. "First positions colored light". In lower right margin: W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinr. Relief shown by hachures.

Atlas to accompany Alison's History of Europe: from the commencement of the French Revolution in 1789 to the restoration of the Bourbons in 1815. Atlas consists of a series of maps and plans that cover major military engagements during the French Revolution. Complete with 108 maps and plans, a frontispiece on military symbols and fortifications, and a glossary of military and marine terms. Maps engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston under the direction of Sir Archibald Alison. The maps cover Europe and her colonies in America, Africa and India. Bound in half calf over marbled-paper boards, with gilt-blocked label "Alison's history of Europe, Atlas" on spine.
Date 1852
Source David Rumsey Map Collection
Author Alison, Archibald, Sir, bart., 1792-1862; Johnston, Alexander Keith 1804-1871
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