Du Fait de Guerre, by Flavius Vegetius Renatus, 1536
THF239587 / Du Fait de Guerre, by Flavius Vegetius Renatus, 1536 / front cover
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Artifact Overview
The oldest book in the collections of The Henry Ford dates to 1536. Du Fait de Guerre was a French version of De Re Militari (Concerning Military Matters) written by Flavius Vegetius Renatus around the late 4th century. Vegetius' treatise about Roman-era warfare and military science became a guide for military leaders in the Middle Ages.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1536
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Written by by Flavius Vegetius Renatus. Printed by Chrestien Wechel.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2015.0.3.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Leather
Technique
Printing (Process)
Woodcut (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 12.5 in
Width: 8.375 in
Length: 2 in
Inscriptions
Book plate:
EX-LIBRIS | LEON DVCHESNE DE LA SICOTIERE
Title page:
Ex Lib. Joan. [illegible] |
Ex Bibliot S. Eligii | de Mauritania
Keywords |
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