History of Europe from the Commencement of the French Revolution in MDCCLXXXIX to the Restoration of the Bourbons in MDCCCXV

Sir Archibald Alison, Bart.

Published by William Blackwood and Sons 1893-5, London, 1893

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Sir Archibald Alison's monumental history of Europe in uniform thirteen volumes, the ninth edition. Ninth edition of this work, twelve volumes and a volume of Index, not comprising the extra volume of Atlas. Containing an extensive historical study of Europe from the French Revolution in 1789 to the restoration of the Bourbons in 1815. Originally published between 1833 and 1843. Bound without half titles.This work is regarded as the author's major work and had a huge commercial success, seeing its translation into numerous languages; it is considered to be the first English language scholarly study of the French Revolution.Written by Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet, Scottish advocate and historian. Rebound in half calf bindings over marbled boards, titles in gilt to morocco spine label. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to first and last few leaves, otherwise pages generally bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 835A4

Bibliographic Details

Title: History of Europe from the Commencement of ...

Publisher: William Blackwood and Sons 1893-5, London

Publication Date: 1893

Binding: Hardback

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Book Type: book