A Short View of the English History: With Reflections Political, Historical, Civil, Physical, and Moral; On the Reigns of the Kings; Their Characters, and Manners, their Successions to the Throne, and all Other Remarkable Incidents to the Revolution 1688. Drawn From Authentic Memoirs and Manuscripts

B. Higgons

Published by Printed by T. Johnston

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. Hardcover. 374pp. Published 1727. 2nd edition. Full panelled contemporary calf binding, raised bands, gilt title-label. Head & tail of spine a bit worn, extremities a little worn, minor insect damage to outer larger margin of the last couple of gatherings. Good overall, with text clear & crisp. Higgon's best known historical work which he prepared in the late sixteen-nineties but remained unpublished until 1722. This piracy, actually printed in London, appeared before the authorised second edition of 1734 . The book was translated into French in 1729. . . Former Library book. .

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• Title: A Short View of the English History: With Reflections Political, Historical, Civil, Physical, and Moral; On the Reigns of the Kings; Their Characters, and Manners, their Successions to the Throne, and all Other Remarkable Incidents to the Revolution 1688. Drawn From Authentic Memoirs and Manuscripts
• Publisher: Printed by T. Johnston
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good