1789 Life of Baron Frederic Trenck Prussia French Revolution Spy Guillotine
Frederic Von der Trenck was a prominent Prussian Baron who was also an Officer and adventurer. He was sent by Austria to observe the French Revolution, where he was then captured and accused of being a spy, so he was sent to the guillotine on July 25 1794, two days prior to the end of the Reign of Terror of Robespierre.
A fine work discussing the life and adventures of Frederic Trenck. This lovely three volume set features a stunning frontispiece of Von der Trenck in chains. This edition is considered “One of Holcroft’s most successful translations” [Colby]. This English edition was translated from the German, by Thomas Holcroft
1789 Life of Baron Frederic Trenck Prussia French Revolution Spy Guillotine
Frederic Von der Trenck was a prominent Prussian Baron who was also an Officer and adventurer. He was sent by Austria to observe the French Revolution, where he was then captured and accused of being a spy, so he was sent to the guillotine on July 25 1794, two days prior to the end of the Reign of Terror of Robespierre.
A fine work discussing the life and adventures of Frederic Trenck. This lovely three volume set features a stunning frontispiece of Von der Trenck in chains. This edition is considered “One of Holcroft’s most successful translations” [Colby]. This English edition was translated from the German, by Thomas Holcroft
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TRENCK, Baron Frederic
The Life of Baron Frederic Trenck; Containing His Adventures; his cruel and excessive sufferings, during ten years imprisonment, at the Fortress of Magdesburg, by Command of the late King Prussia; also anecdotes, Historical, Political and Personal
London: G.G.J. and J. Robinson 1789.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes
- 1 – [viii], 380
- 2 – 352
- 3 – 336
- Reference: Colby;
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight & secure
- Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)
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2326
Categories
Military & War
European History
Authors
TRENCK, Baron Frederic
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete