The History of Scotland During the Reign of Queen Mary and King James VI

William Robertson

Published by A. Strahan, 1802

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William Robertson was a Doctor of Divinity from Edinburgh who became a Royal Chaplain to George III and a principle of the University of Edinburgh. This history of Scotland is one of his most notable works. A significant figure in Scotland s Enlightenment, his contributions to the history of Europe including both his work on Scotland and later work on Spain trace the changes in society from feudalism to the development of cities and the role of commerce in those developments. This particular set is the 16th edition, with the Author s last Emendations and Additions, to which is prefixed An Account of the Life and Writings of the Author, by Douglas Stewart, F.R.S., Edinburgh. 3 Volumes. Bookmarked pages left as is: there is a black string marker in volume II and a newspaper clipping marking the death of King Henry in volume III. Very Good Condition: 8vo, 3 volumes, leather bindings, pencil markings and previous owner(s) name(s) written on spare page and on title page. Engraved Frontispiece in Volume I. Foxing. Bookmarks left in place. The History of Scotland During the Reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI to His Accession to the Crown of England . William Robertson , D.D. London: T. Cadell, Jun. and W. Davies, in the Strand. 1802. COLH1802CJKA.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of Scotland During the Reign of Queen Mary and King James VI
• Publisher: A. Strahan
• Publication Date: 1802
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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