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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A Plan of Discipline, Composed for the Use of the Militia of the County of Norfolk' offers a detailed glimpse into 18th-century military training and organization. Authored by William Windham and George Townshend, this manual provides a comprehensive guide to the drills, maneuvers, and overall discipline expected of the Norfolk militia. Originally published in 1759, this work reflects the strategic considerations and military practices prevalent during a period of significant geopolitical tension. This historical document serves as a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of military tactics and the role of local militias in national defense. It offers insights into the expectations placed upon citizen-soldiers and the methods employed to prepare them for potential conflict. Readers interested in military history, particularly the strategies and training of the 18th century, will find this work to be both informative and enlightening.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

FIRST EDITION 1759. 2 PARTS ONLY, A THIRD VOLUME ADDED SLIGHTLY LATER. A note at the end of Part 2 reads: "Gentleman are desired not to bind the first and second parts as a third will be published with all convenient speed.". The Advertisement signed: "W. Windham", and the dedication: "Geo. Townshend". 8vo, approximately 210 x 160 mm, 8 x 6 inches, 49 full page plates, pages: Part 1: [4], i-xxxviii, [2], 1-30; Part 2: [2], 1-60, [4]. Bound in full contemporary calf, gilt lettered label between raised bands to spine, original endpapers still present. Binding rubbed with some scuffing, cracks to head and tail of both hinges, upper hinge 30 mm (1½ inches) to head and 40mm (2 inches) to tail of both hinges, cover still firmly attached, narrow brown stain to edges of pastedowns and endpapers to both front and rear, A very good copy. Geo Leycester's ink name to top of first free endpaper and his armorial bookplate (Toft Hall) to first pastedown, Toft Hall came into the Leycester family when Ralph Leycester of Tabley married heiress Joan Toft of Toft in the late 14th century during the reign of Richard II. George Leycester (c. 15661612) was an English soldier, landowner, and politician from Cheshire who served as a captain in Holland and Ireland. Wikipedia. See:Spaulding and Karpinski, Early Military Books in the University of Michigan, page 31, No. 281 and page 34, No.305; Joseph Sabin, No. 104749, listing the Boston New England edition; ESTC No. T101497. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE, FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST AND ALL PARCELS SENT FULLY TRACKED AND FULLY INSURED. …