Rapin Tindal (163 results)

Softcover. Disbound; othewise good. ; Volume 12 only. This volume covers "the latter part of the reign of Charles I; from the setting up his standard at Nottingham in August 1642, to his death in January, 1648-9.".

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Volume 10 only. French language text. Full leather cover shows minor wear and tear, rubbing and holing, soiling, raised bands and gilt decoration on the backstrip. Pages show minor tanning and soiling, text and pictures are intact and unmarred.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Volume 14 only. French language text. Full leather cover shows minor wear and tear, rubbing and holing, soiling, raised bands and gilt decoration on the backstrip. Pages show minor tanning and soiling, text and pictures are intact and unmarred.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed account of how the Anglo-Saxons came to dominate Britain, beginning in the 5th century and ending with the Norman Conquest in 1066. The author provides a historical backdrop to the period, detailing the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The book explores the political, military, and social structures of these kingdoms, as well as their cultural and religious practices. It also discusses how these various kingdoms were eventually united into a single kingdom under King Egbert. The book concludes by examining the decline of the Anglo-Saxon realm and the circumstances that led to the Norman Conquest. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the turbulent history of the Plantagenet dynasty in England, a period marked by power struggles, political intrigue, and dramatic shifts in the royal lineage. The author meticulously recounts the reigns of several monarchs, from Henry II to Henry VII, highlighting pivotal events and intricate relationships that shaped England's political landscape. The narrative unfolds with a focus on the ongoing conflict between the Houses of York and Lancaster, known as the Wars of the Roses. The book provides a captivating account of iconic figures such as Richard III and the Earl of Warwick, showcasing their ambitions, betrayals, and ultimate fates. Through detailed descriptions of battles, assassinations, and political machinations, the author paints a vivid picture of the brutal reality of 15th-century English history. The book explores themes of power, ambition, loyalty, and the fragility of human life. The author delves into the complexities of political alliances, the consequences of unchecked ambition, and the role of chance in shaping history. By examining the rise and fall of these powerful individuals, the book offers a profound meditation on the fickle nature of fortune and the ever-present struggle for dominance. This engrossing chronicle illuminates the power struggles that defined England's past and reveals the profound impact these events had on the nation's political and social fabric. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. No title page Nothing before page 1 Spine split no cover. Book.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical exploration of the first 15 years of Charles I's reign, which set the stage for the English Civil War. The author skillfully narrates the events that unfolded during this tumultuous era, casting light on the complex relationship between the king, Parliament, and the people. The book delves into the political and religious tensions that gradually escalated, ultimately leading to a clash between the monarchy and its subjects. Through a detailed examination of primary sources, the author presents a nuanced understanding of the motivations and actions of those involved in this critical period in English history, providing readers with a deeper appreciation of the origins and significance of the conflict that reshaped the nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Original Calfskin Boards. Condition: Good+. First Edition; First Impression. Original calfskin binding loose at spine joint. Tear to head of spine (2cm). Head & tail of spine scuffed, rubbed & worn. Creases to spine & cover, Hinge crack on end-paper with adhesion loss. Some foxing & browning, occasional stains. Some corner folds & tear on page 269. Pressed flower petals found on page 225. Neat inscription on title page. ; Original brown calfskin boards with raised bands & gilt decorative designs on spine & embossed title. Title page in original black & red ink & errata page included. Beautiful foliate chapter headings, illustrated initials & vignettes woodcut relief printings. Previous owner neat inscription on title page of main text 'William Lahy, Forster St' & delightful pressed flower petals found between pages. This is Volume XI of Paul de Rapin-Thoyras's History of England (in the 1732 Dublin edition translated by N. Tindal) , covering a critical part of the tumultuous reign of King Charles I & the escalating conflicts that led to the English Civil War. ; 20.7 cm x 12.8 cm x 4 cm ; xvi, 533 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Translator : N. Tindal (illustrator). 2nd Edition. 1547 Edward VI to William and Mary 1689. Full calf binding of this 2nd edition, volume 2. six raised bands to spine with black and green labels. Decorated compartments. Decorated boards. Some partial fading to spine and front board. Slightest rubbing to boards otherwise very good indeed. Internally there is slight foxing with the odd mark but overall very good indeed.(7), frontis, title page, 807pp, index to first and second volumes 19pp, extract of a letter+ advertisement + errata 2pp, books printed, advertisements 12pp, (6) All portraits present (12 ) plus genealogical table. No maps. Volume 4 part 2 is available in identical binding.

Full-Leather. Condition: Very Good. 1732-3, 2nd edition, 2 volumes, x iii-viii 9-849: 807 [16] [3]pp, titles printed red & black, 4 folding engraved maps, engraved headpieces, 9 engraved tables (2 folding), bound without portraits and plates of tombs sometimes found (the portraits were issued separately, as advertised on final page of vol. II), contemporary calf, recent reback, spines lettered gilt, new endpapers, corner repairs, edges worn, some marginal dampstains, dark staining to lower outer corners of vol 1 and one small wormtrack to lower inner margin of initial leaves, few tables browned, folio (26x30.5cm), a heavy set that will cost more to ship than quoted by ABE.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A beautiful complete 2 Volume set of de Thoyras' History of England. Contents are in very good condition. All 77 plates to Vol 1, incl fold-out maps folding maps (Roman Britain, Anglo Saxon Britain and Ireland and France, small closed tear to foot of map of France) and genealogical tables present. Vol 1, contents: titles; x; viii; dedication; 849; directions. Vol 2 807pp (19pp). Black half leather bindings are tight and square. Some rubs and age marks to bindings, very good overall.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition 2nd Issue. Two Volumes Atlas folio.Translation by Nicolas Tindal. Full Paneled calf neatly rebacked by Alan Grace (UK). Complete with ALL fold out engraved maps and plates.Accompanied by 2 letters of the library of congress to Ms. Valentini, the owner re: the provenance of the set. Inlayed is a 18th c. hand colored french map of Angleterre. Signed by the original owner. Ms. Valentini Detroit. the letter assetrs Valentini as the great great great great great granddaughter of the author. in the letter which is mounted, there is the author his daughter, etc. 8 step provenance. binding rubbed on edges. rebacking excellent. tight. plates are clean.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. SCARCE EDITION - FIRST ISSUE. RARE LIMITED EDITION. AN IMPORTANT & UNCOMMON EARLY EDITION. TWO LATER FINE ORIGINAL LEATHER BINDINGS. 24 COPPER ENGRAVED PLATES - 4 FOLDOUT MAPS. 'THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND' - From the French by RAPIN DE THOYRAS Englished With Additional Notes by N. TINDAL. LONDON: Printed for James, John & Paul Knapton, at the Crown Inn, Ludgate-Street near the West End of St. Paul's, MDCCXXXII. [Published date: 1732-1733].                Rare Second Edition in two volumes. Two Elephant Folios. 16" x 10.5" inches, together 5" inches thick.  Complete with engraved portrait frontispieces; 21 large near half page copper engraved plates as headers, 4 large foldout maps and genealogical tables to both volumes, some folding, there are numerous illustrations of heads on coins; advert at the end states "Now publishing by Subscription at Six Pence - Each head.". 12-page 'Monuments to the Kings' is present at the end of Vol. 2. Title pages are printed in red and black with engraved vignette illustration. Dedication to His Royal Highness Frederic Prince of Wales. Handsomely bound in later original fine 3/4 calf leather and matching cloth boards, spine with 6 raised bands & two gilt lettered maroon morocco labels in the 3rd & 5th compartments. Gilt stamped date 1732-1733 on the 6th compartment.  Extremely rare. Absolutely spectacular. A classic work, complete as issued. Rare book set in later original calf leather bindings, some wear/tear, scuffing to covers, spine, ends & corners, pages with sporadic age toning, are clean & bright, the binding is tight & intact. The leather is smooth & supple to the touch. NB: The frontis portrait of Rapin has been trimmed & tipped in. .

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Detailed engraved B&W map of the Eckeren, a village in the Netherlands in Brabant, in the County of Ryem, at which the Confederates were attacked by the French, 30 June, 1703. Showing battle lines and positions, contours and geographical features such as fields and the river Escaut. Engraved by I Basire. Printed for Tindal's translation.39 x51 cm. c. 1740s. Battle site from the War of the Spanish Succession. The French surrounded a smaller Dutch force, who managed to break out. Paul de Rapin (Thoyras de Rapin, 1661-1725) was a French historian who accompanied William of Orange to England in 1688, eventually returning to Holland and settling in Wesel in 1707. There he wrote his monumental History of England in 10 vols, written in French and dedicated to George 1. The Rev Nicolas Tindal translated and expanded the work in 14 volumes starting from 1727.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Detailed engraved B&W map of the battle site of the Battle of Denain: "Plan of different movements of ye Armies under Prince Eugene of Savoy, and of ye French Army, under Marshal Villars; from ye begining of ye Campaign to ye 24th of July, 1712, when ye French attacked ye entrenched Camp at Denain commanded by the E. of Albemarle." Showing battle lines and positions, contours and geographical features such as buildings, fortifications, fields and rivers. Inset "Explanation" being an extensive index of major features and events in the campaign. Engraved by I Basire. Printed for Tindal's translation.41 x52 cm. c. 1740s. Battle site from the War of the Spanish Succession, where the French were victorious, this being the last battle of the war fought in Flanders. Paul de Rapin (Thoyras de Rapin, 1661-1725) was a French historian who accompanied William of Orange to England in 1688, eventually returning to Holland and settling in Wesel in 1707. There he wrote his monumental History of England in 10 vols, written in French and dedicated to George 1. The Rev Nicolas Tindal translated and expanded the work in 14 volumes starting from 1727.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First edition thus. volume 8 of the continuation. No maps, plates in this one. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. 3rd. 12mo. A good copy for its age but LACKS ffep and title page, cover worn and has tears bookplate of Alexander Annand. Amazingly not in British Library so unusually rare. Probably a school textbook which was destroyed as it became out of date. PO bookplate Alexander Annand on front pastedown. Contains several engraved plates. A few old brown ink marginal notes. Book.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Detailed engraved hand-coloured map of the battle site of the "Battle of Donawert, fought on the 2nd June between a Detachment of ye Allies, and a Body of French an Bavarian Troops". Showing battle lines and positions, contours and geographical features such as buildings, fortifications, fields and rivers. Inset "Explanation" being an index of major features. Engraved by I Basire. Printed for Tindal's translation.39 x51 cm. c. 1740s. Battle site from the War of the Spanish Succession, where the Duke of Marlborough was defending Vienna from the Franco-Bavarian forces of Louis IV. Also known as the Battle of Schellenburg, and fought on July 2 1704, not June as on the inscription. Paul de Rapin (Thoyras de Rapin, 1661-1725) was a French historian who accompanied William of Orange to England in 1688, eventually returning to Holland and settling in Wesel in 1707. There he wrote his monumental History of England in 10 vols, written in French and dedicated to George 1. The Rev Nicolas Tindal translated and expanded the work in 14 volumes starting from 1727.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. Contemporary full leather. Armorial bookplate of St Andrew Ld St John of Bletsoe (over another larger one) . Fairly clean tight text. Covers holding but marked and worn. Spine has no title label. Most suitable to rebind.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. Contemporary full leather. Armorial bookplate of St Andrew Ld St John of Bletsoe (over another larger one) . Fairly clean tight text. Covers holding but marked and worn. Spine has no title label. Most suitable to rebind.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. Contemporary full leather. Armorial bookplate of St Andrew Ld St John of Bletsoe (over another larger one) . Fairly clean tight text. Covers nearly detached. Spine has no title label. Most suitable to rebind.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. Contemporary full leather. Armorial bookplate of St Andrew Ld St John of Bletsoe (over another larger one) . Fairly clean tight text. Back cover detached. Spine has no title label. Most suitable to rebind.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. Contemporary full leather. Armorial bookplate of St Andrew Ld St John of Bletsoe (over another larger one) . Fairly clean tight text. Covers holding but marked and worn. Spine has no title label. Most suitable to rebind.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. Contemporary full leather. Armorial bookplate of St Andrew Ld St John of Bletsoe (over another larger one) . Fairly clean tight text. Covers holding but marked and worn. Spine has no title label. Most suitable to rebind.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. Contemporary full leather. Armorial bookplate of St Andrew Ld St John of Bletsoe (over another larger one) . Fairly clean tight text. Front end paper detached. Covers holding but marked and worn. Spine has no title label. Most suitable to rebind.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. Contemporary full leather. Armorial bookplate of the Right Honourable George Earl of Halifax. Fairly clean tight text. Covers holding but marked and worn. . Spine has no title label. Most suitable to rebind.