L'ingenieur de campagne, ou, Traité de la fortification passagere

Résumé du livre

First edition of a well-illustrated manual aimed at young engineers attached to an army in the field. According to the author, an engineer must combine two types of knowledge: theoretical knowledge- Clairac calls it "spéculative" and includes algebra, mathematics and geometry- and practical knowledge. In his manual, Clairac aims to combine these two types of knowledge, for only then can one excel in the science of fortification. He therefore gives all the theoretical techniques of fortification, but at the same time instructs the reader in the fortification of places such as a cemetery, old château or church