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The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a View of the Progress of Society in Europe from the Subversion of the Roman Empire, to the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century In Four Volumes
William Robertson
1817
Cadell and Davies, et al : London
8.5" by 5.5"
[14], xv, 479, [20]; [11], 376; [9], 460; [7], 335, [86]pp.
SUMMARY
An early nineteenth century edition of Robertson's reputation-sealing work.
Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Good Only
This book weighs 2 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
"Its comprehensive overview of European history, its engagement with stadial history, and its analysis of the balance of powerall captured in Robertson's polished prosesealed its author's reputation as the leading historian in Europe" -ODNB.
Each volume is complete and features a beautifully engraved frontispiece depicting Charles V throughout his life. As well as their original half title.
Tenth edition.
William Robertson, was a Scottish historian. During his lifetime, Robertson became Royal Chaplain to George III , Principal of the University of Edinburgh, "The thirty years during which [he] presided over the University perhaps represent the highest point in its history." Robertson was also moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and Royal Historiographer. His other works include The situation of the world at the time of Christ's appearance, An historical disquisition concerning the knowledge which the ancients had of India, and The history of Scotland.
Complete in Four Volumes.
CONDITION
In tree calf bindings with gilt designs to the spines. Externally, a trifle rubbed, with shelfwear to extremities and spines. Two front boards are detached, and with five boards held by the cords only. Internally, all volumes are generally firmly bound, with first few leaves to volume one detached. Bright throughout each volume, with only some instances of light spotting, and minor off-setting to the title pages. Ink stamp to the endpapers. Small tide mark to the frontispiece of volume one.
Overall Condition: Good Only
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
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Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
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often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
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Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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