Abrege Chronologique De L'histoire De France (4 Volumes)

Francois Eudes de Mezeray

Published by A Paris : Chez Michel Clousier, 1717

About this Item

Four quarto volumes. Collated. [2], 600 pp.; [2], 648 pp., [50]; 588 pp., [38], [8], 612 pp., [54]. Contemporary speckled calf, raised bands, compartments decorated in gilt, marbled end papers. Volume 4 is the 1728 continuation of Mezeray's work covering the reigns of Louis the XIII and XIV. Wear to edges, cracking to joints, chipping and loss to spines. Scattered spotting. Francois Eudes de Mezeray (1610-1683) was a French historian who was given the title of "Historiographer to the King of France," however, his criticism of French kings for over-taxing their subjects led to the loss of his title and pension. This is an oversized or heavy book that requires additional postage for international delivery outside of Canada and the US.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Abrege Chronologique De L'histoire De France (4 Volumes)
• Publisher: A Paris : Chez Michel Clousier
• Publication Date: 1717
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • French History and Language