Antique Map-BATTLE-PRAGUE-CZECHIA-SEVEN YEARS WAR-FREDERICK II-Jomini-1881

This print shows a map of the Battle of Prague, won by the King of Prussia on May 18, 1757. During the Seven Years’ War, the Battle of Prague saw the victory of the Prussians commanded by Frederick II over the Austrians of Charles Alexander of Lorraine on 6 May 1757. We see the surrounding village of Prague and places where the army stodd in lines.

Made by an anonymous engraver after Jomini.

Medium: engraving / color on handlaid paper.

Sheet size: 60.5 x 46.5 cm (23.82 x 18.31 inch). Image size: 48.5 x 34.5 cm. (19.09 x 13.58 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Fold as published. Tears in upper margin restored. Creases in lower fold. Two stains in upper margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

BATTLE-PRAGUE-KING OF PRUSSIA-SEVEN YEARS WAR-FREDERICK II | RB-T.29-LARGE

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This attractive print was published by General Berthaud, in an atlas by Antoine Henri de Jomini: ‘Traite des grandes operations militaires.’ Meant for a study on the conduct of armies, in November 1881.