Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Time

Gilbert Burnet

Published by Re. H. Evnas; J. Mackinlay, et al, London, 1809

About this Item

A complete edition of Burnet's popular historical work 'History of His Own Time' A complete edition of Burnet's popular historical work in need of a sympathetic binding and priced accordingly. Complete in Four Volumes. From the Restoration of King Charles II to the Conclusion of the Treaty of Peace at Utrecht, in the Reign of Queen Anne. To which are prefixed, a summary recapitulation of affairs in church and state, from King James I to the Restoration in 1660. Together with the Author's Life, and some Explanatory Notes by the Editor, his son. The Whole Revised and Corrected by Him. "Ever since the appearance of Bishop Burnet's History of his Own Time it has been the subject of great controversy. It engendered much excitement and clearly sold well in England, each volume going through a number of editions" -ODNB. "Burnet's critics often accuse him of overstating, in his History and elsewhere, his own importance in the events of his time. While it is true that Burnet was an egomaniac, and he undoubtedly expected future historians to study him, there is much truth to his assertions. His career can be evaluated by dividing it into two, sometimes overlapping, spheres: his engagement in public affairs and his vocation as an author" -ODNB. Bound in leather with gilt lettering. The textblock binding is tight and firm. The front board of volume one is missing. There are several boards missing, and the remaining boards are held by the cords only. There is significant wear to the extremities, including significant rubbing and edge wear, with loss to the spine. There is significant loss to the spine of volume one. Internally the pages are generally bright with intermittent spots, prominent to the first and last few pages. There are occasional ink marks. Fair. Seller Inventory # SET2-E-2

Bibliographic Details

Title: Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Time

Publisher: Re. H. Evnas; J. Mackinlay, et al, London

Publication Date: 1809

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Fair

Book Type: book