The History of That Inimitable Monarch Tiberius, Who, in the XIV Year of His Reign, Requested that Senate to Permit the Worship of Jesus Christ; and Who, in the XVI and Three Following Years, or, Before the Conversion of Cornelius by Peter, Suppressed all Opposition to it

A very scarce first edition of this fascinating biography on the second Roman Emperor Tiberius, written by the Reverend John Rendle. The first edition of this work. A very scarce work. A biography and history on the life and reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius. Tiberius was the second Roman Emperor, known as one of the greatest Roman generals, with his conquests forming the foundations for the northern frontier. Written by Reverend John Rendle, the vicar of Widecombe in the Moor in Devon. Rebound in a quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, smart. A small amount of discolouration to the head and tail of the spine. A few very minor marks to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with the odd spot and odd mark. Very Good.