A Complete History of England, By Question and Answer, From the Invasion of Julius Caesar, to the Beginning of the Year 1788. Extracted From the Most Celebrated English Historians, Particularly Rapin, Tindal, Hume, and Smollet; and Calculated for the Instruction and Entertainment of the Youth of Both Sexes

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Published by S. Crowder, London, 1788

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A scarce history of England comprising of a series of thoughtful questions and answers that span the history of the country, illustrated throughout. The fourth edition of this scarce work.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and ten plates.ESTC citation number N469179.Adverts to leaf A6.Collated, with eleven plates. Twelve plates are called for but we have yet to see a copy that matches this.A unique history of England, told through a series of questions and answers, spanning from the invasion of Julius Caesar up to the year 1788. This format is a useful technique for education, forming a series of basic questions which lead onto deeper historical questions.The substance of this text is extracted from the works of celebrated historians, including Rapin, Tindal, Hume, and Smollett. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to the leather, and a little lighter rubbing to the paper, with a small amount of loss to the front board. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light surface cracks to the spine. Hinges are starting but firm. Bookseller's label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots. Frontispiece is a little closely trimmed to the margin, not affecting the illustration. Very Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Complete History of England, By Question and Answer, From the Invasion of Julius Caesar, to the Beginning of the Year 1788. Extracted From the Most Celebrated English Historians, Particularly Rapin, Tindal, Hume, and Smollet; and Calculated for the Instruction and Entertainment of the Youth of Both Sexes
• Publisher: S. Crowder, London
• Publication Date: 1788
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book