Publisher's Synopsis
An Authentic and Particular Account of the Taking of Carthagena by the French, in the Year 1697 is a historical book written by Jean Bernard L. Desjeans in 1740. The book describes the French attack on the city of Cartagena, Colombia in 1697 during the War of the Grand Alliance. The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the attack, the tactics used by the French army, and the aftermath of the battle. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers understand the geography and layout of the city. This book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in military history.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.