The general history of the late war: containing it's rise, progress, and event, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America and exhibiting the state of the belligerent powers at the commencement of the war; their Interests and Objects in its Continuation; and Remarks on the Measures, which led Great Britain to Victory and Conquest. interspersed with The Characters of the able and disinterested Statesmen, to whose Wisdom and Integrity, and of the Heroes, to whose Courage and Conduct, we are indebted for that Naval and Military Success, which is not to be equalled in the Annals of this, or of any other Nation. And with accurate descriptions of the seat of war, the Nature and Importance of our Conquests, and of the most remarkable Battles by Sea and Land. Illustrated with A Variety of Heads, Plans, Maps, and Charts, Designed and Engraved by the best Artists. Vol. I. By the Rev. John Entick, M.A. and other gentlemen.

People / Organizations

• John Entick (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for Edward and Charles Dilly. in the Poultry, M.DCCLXXIX. [1779]

Publication year

1779-1779

ESTC No.

T138488

Grub Street ID

186353

Description

5v.,plates : ports.,maps ; 8⁰

Note

A reissue, with cancel titlepages, of the 1st. edition of 1763-64.

Titlepages in red and black.

The late war = the Seven Years War.