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MILITARIA -- CROCE, F. della. Theatro militare. (2a ed.). Antw., H. Aertsens, 1617. (24), 343 pp. W. engr. coat of arms of a member of the van Bronckhorst-Batenburg (Anholt) family on ti-p., 15 (full-p.) engrs. 4°. Mod. vellum. (Margins waterstained at beginning and end).
Della Croce was an Italian professional soldier and army commander in the Low Countries under Farnese. His book is based on personal experience and he offers private reflections on life and society as well. He is also one of the first to deal with the medical treatment of horses. - Rare.€ 700
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