A Philosophical and Political History of the Settlements and Trade of the Europeans in the East and West Indies is a six-volume set that delves into the history of colonialism and commerce in the 18th century. Written by The Abbe Raynal and printed in London in 1798, this original second edition set offers a comprehensive exploration of the settlements and trade in the East and West Indies from a philosophical and political perspective.


These are all original publications, not modified in any way. Volume five has the boards detached and part of the original spine missing, see pictures. All pages in all volumes are clean, unmarked, and fully intact with gold page edges. Bookplates are present in all volumes.


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