The Ecclesiastical And Political History Of The Popes Of Rome During The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries, Vol II by Ranke, Leopold - 1840

Blackie & Son, 1850. Hardcover. Good. Two volumes 8vo, brown cloth gilt spine title, gilt devise on covers. About 20% of the spine missing from the top of Vol. I, a couple of hinges cracked, slits at the gutters, moderate foxing.

UsedVeryGood. signs of little wear on the cover.

UsedVeryGood. signs of little wear on the cover.

UsedLikeNew. Remainder mark

UsedLikeNew. Remainder mark

London, England: J. Murray, 1866-01-01. Fourth edition. Hardcover. Acceptable. 3 volumes, complete. London: John Murray, 1866. Fourth edition. Original binding, all parts present. Volume 3 is in good condition. Volumes 1 & 2 require some repair/rebinding. Text and text blocks are all in good condition, but boards and backs are off volumes 1 & 2, which also need simple rebacking of text block. A worthy cause. Original spines and boards are whole and in good condition. "Ranke was probably the most important historian to shape [the] historical profession as it emerged in Europe and the United States in the late 19th century."[6] He was able to implement the seminar teaching method in his classroom and focused on archival research and analysis of historical documents. Ranke set the standards for much of later historical writing, introducing such ideas as reliance on primary sources (empiricism), an emphasis on narrative history and especially international politics...(wiki)".… Read More

London: Blackie and Son. GOOD for age. Hinges are fully intact but showing signs of cracking. Textblock appears clean. Moderate wear to extremities. Spine label for Vol. 2 is lost. Volume #s to spines are reversed by publisher's error.. 1846. Original bindings. 2-volume SET. Handsome 1/2 leather over marbled boards. Hardcovers. Frontispiece to both volumes. 633, 604pp. Index.

New.

Nabu Press, 2010-02-10. Paperback. Used: Good.

Nabu Press, 2010-02-10. Paperback. Used:Good.