Prescott's Histories: The Rise and Decline of the Spanish Empire (abridged)
by Prescott, William Hickling edited by Irwin R. Blacker
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/Good
- Seller
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Decatur, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
New York: Viking. 1963 1st ed. 568pp. grey cloth 8vo: near Very Good in a generally Good dj in Brodart poly cover [some spine creases; else nrVG; dj = edge torn; else G] A concentrated abridgment aiming to provide the essence of American historian William Prescott's (1796-1859) monumental four volumes on the rise and decline of the Spanish Empire.
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- Bookseller
- Auldfarran Books, IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15429
- Title
- Prescott's Histories: The Rise and Decline of the Spanish Empire (abridged)
- Author
- Prescott, William Hickling edited by Irwin R. Blacker
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1963 1st ed
- Publisher
- New York: Viking
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- SPANISH EMPIRE SOUTH CENTRAL AMERICA AMERICAN HISTORY REIGN OF FERDINAND AND ISABELLA CONQUEST OF MEXICO PERU KING EMPEROR PHILIP II SPAIN
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Auldfarran Books, IOBA
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