FRONTINUS, Sextus Julius. Astutie militari ... di tutti li famosi et eccellenti capitani romani, greci, barbari, & hesterni, Venice: Alouise de Tortis, 1543. Small 8, woodcut initials (lightly spotted and occasional light marginal waterstaining), modern vellum.

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FRONTINUS, Sextus Julius. Astutie militari ... di tutti li famosi et eccellenti capitani romani, greci, barbari, & hesterni, Venice: Alouise de Tortis, 1543. Small 8, woodcut initials (lightly spotted and occasional light marginal waterstaining), modern vellum.

A collection of anecdotes on stratagems. In the three books the author explains what should be done before, during and after a battle, whereas the fourth book contains anecdotes illustrating military virtues. Adams F1077.

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