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COMPLETE TWO VOLUME SET. RARE first-hand account of Napoleon`s failed Egyptian expedition, written by Pierre Martin, a combat Engineer who took part in the expedition. In the two volumes of this work, Martin details the Napoleon`s military moves, his administration of Egypt and his eventual retreat. 195x130mm. [IV+412] + [320] pages. Brown quarter-leather Hardcover with gilt lettering and decoration on spine. Cover rubbed and dirty/slightly stained. Cover corners slightly bumped. Cover corners and edges heavily rubbed. Spine and spine hinges rubbed. Pen inscription on front endpaper. Tape traces on whitepages. Pages yellowing and wavy. [VOL.1]: Ex libris sticker on front endpaper. [VOL.2]: Front endpaper upper edge slightly peeling. [SUMMARY]: Save for some light wear, this precious first-hand account of the French conquest of Egypt is in good condition.