History of the Wars of the French Revolution: From the Breaking Out of the War in 1792, to the Restoration of a General Peace in 1815; Comprehending the Civil History of Great Britain and France During that Period, Volume 2Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown ... and James Harper, 1817 - 539 pages |
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