The History of England from the Accession of James II
by Macaulay, Thomas Babington
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- Hardcover
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: John C. Winston Co., 1880. The history of England during King James II rule [1633-1701]. "...I [will] plac[e] before the English of the nineteenth century a true picture of the life of their ancestors. [,,,] It will be my endeavor to relate the hsitory of the people as well as the h story of the government, to trace the progress of useful and ornamental arts, to describe the rise of religious sects and the changes of literary taste, to portray the manners of successive generations and not to pass by with neglect even the revolutions which have taken place in dress, furniture, repasts and public amusements..."
Includes bibliographical references and index. 5 volumes, 8vo, teal leather and marbled boards, gilt title and deco on chambered spine, approx. 600pp per vol., teg. Some discoloration on spine, internally clean. OCLC: 8083489.
Includes bibliographical references and index. 5 volumes, 8vo, teal leather and marbled boards, gilt title and deco on chambered spine, approx. 600pp per vol., teg. Some discoloration on spine, internally clean. OCLC: 8083489.
Reviews
On Jul 2 2018, a reader said:
This is another great 5 volume set of English History from a Whig and political view from a standpoint other than the what you normally would read.I would love it in my collection and may have to seriously entertain its purchase.C.E.HUGGINS RARE BOOKS
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
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- 28554
- Title
- The History of England from the Accession of James II
- Author
- Macaulay, Thomas Babington
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John C. Winston Co.
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1880
- Bookseller catalogs
- ENGLAND; HISTORY;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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