Manstein Cristoph Hermann (1711 1757) Memoirs of Russia from

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Manstein, Cristoph Hermann (1711-1757) Memoirs of Russia, from the Year 1727, to the Year 1744. Quarto, A4, a-b4, c1, B-Z4, Aa-Zz4, 3A-3H4 illustrated with ten folding engraved maps, edited by David Hume, bound in later half red morocco and buckram boards, ex libris Henry Ward Poole (1825-1890), with dated signature and short inscription on ffep; title page and some maps with small oval illegible 19th stamp in a red pigment; edges of some maps projecting from the binding as folded, with some marginal folding, toning, and short tears, 10 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. London: Printed for T. Beckt and P.A. DeHondt, 1773

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Second edition. Manstein dedicated his life to Russian military service, and was personally connected to Tsarina Anna and the royal court. His experiences in the wars against the Turks and Tartars are covered here, along with intrigue surrounding succession of power after the Tsarina's death in 1740. ESTC T122590.