History of The British Expedition To Egypt; To Which is Subjoined A Sketch of The Present State of That Country And Its Means of Defence

Illustrated With Maps And Portraits of Sir Ralph Abercromby

by Robert Thomas Wilson

London: T. Egerton

1803

The Second Edition

Quarto, xxi, 389 pages, bound in periof full leather with gilt-lettering and decoration. Marbled endpapers. Illustrated with 2 fold-out tables and 3 fold-out maps. Top board detached, some minor rubbing and wear, minor discoloration, previous owner's inscription, else in good + condition.

History of the British Expedition to Egypt; To Which is Subjoined a Sketch of the Present State of That Country and Its Means of Defence by Robert Thomas Wilson offers a detailed account of Britain’s military campaign in Egypt during the early 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive narrative of the expedition, emphasizing the strategic maneuvers, battles, and leadership that shaped the campaign, with a particular focus on the contributions of Sir Ralph Abercromby. Wilson, a British military officer and historian, enhances the work with insightful commentary on Egypt's political and military state at the time, including its defensive capabilities and resources. Featuring maps and portraits, including one of Abercromby, the book serves both as a historical record and a tribute to the military achievements of the era. It remains an invaluable resource for those interested in British military history and early 19th-century geopolitics.

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