Memoirs of Baron de Tott V2

By Francois Tott and François de Tott

Book Overview

The Memoirs of Baron de Tott V2 is a historical book written by Francois Tott. It is a personal account of the author's life and experiences as a French military officer and engineer during the 18th century. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering the period from 1762 to 1793.In this book, Tott recounts his travels and adventures throughout Europe, the Ottoman Empire, and the Caucasus region. He provides detailed descriptions of the people, cultures, and landscapes he encounters, as well as his observations on politics, military strategy, and engineering.Tott's memoirs also offer insight into the complex relationships between European powers and the Ottoman Empire during this period, including the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774. He provides a firsthand account of the battles and diplomatic negotiations that took place during this conflict, as well as his own role in advising the Ottoman military.Overall, the Memoirs of Baron de Tott V2 is a fascinating historical document that offers a unique perspective on the political and military events of the 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in European and Ottoman history, as well as military strategy and engineering.1785. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 076616229X. Volume 2 of 2. These works consist of the memoirs of Baron Francois de Tott, containing the state of the Turkish Empire and the Crimea, during the late war with Russia, with numerous anecdotes, facts and observations on the manners and customs of the Turks and Tartars. Translated from the original French work. The text is written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162609524
• ISBN13: 9781162609522
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"