THE EVOLUTION OF PRUSSIA - THE MAKING OF AN EMPIRE [First edition in the scarce dustwrapper]

J. A. R. Marriott, M.A. and C. Grant Robertson, M.A., C.V.O.

Published by Oxford University Press [at the Clarendon Press], London, 1915

About this Item

First impression of the true first edition. Published during the early years of the First World War. Interestingly, there are two Erratum slips present, one bound in at the Contents page, and another at p.201. ***Very good in dark blue cloth-covered boards with gilt titles and borders to the spine and decorative blind borders to the front and rear boards. The gilt is still quite bright, protected by the dustwrapper. The boards are clean and unmarked. The head and tail of the spine are slightly frayed. Corners fairly sharp, with just slight bumps to the bottom corners. Offsetting to front and rear free endpapers and pastedowns. Hardly any foxing. Interior pages clean. No inscriptions. Spine tight. ***In the original dustwrapper which is largely complete except for chips to the top and tail of the spine. The spine of the dustwrapper is slightly browned. [please see scans]. ***200 mm x 135 mm. 458 pages, including a two-page preface by the author, plus General Works of Reference and Index to the rear. ***Contents: Chronological Table of the Chief Dates in the Evolution of Prussia, Chapter I. Introductory, Chapter II. The Origins and TerritorialFormation of Brandenburg-Prussia, Chapter III. Brandenburg-Prussia from 1618-1740, Chapter IV. Frederick the Great , 1740-86, Chapter V. Prussia and the French Revolution, Chapter VI. The Unmaking of Prussia: Jena and Tilsit, Chapter VII. The Remaking of Prussia: The War of Liberation, VIII. The Congress of Vienna: The Settlement of 1815, Chapter IX. Restoration and Reaction, 1815-40, Chapter X. The Revolution of 1848. The Frankfort Parliament, Chapter XI. The Prussianization of Germany: The Rule of Bismarck; Schleswig-Holstein and the Seven Weeks' War, Chapter XII. The Unification of Germany: The Franco-German War; The German Empire, Chapter XIII. Bismarck, the Imperial Chancellor, 1871-90, Chapter XIV. Epilogue, 1890-1914, General Works of Reference, Index . ***First impression of the true first edition, in nice collectable condition - published during the First World War. Whilst the book itself is uncommon in first edition, copies in the original dustwrapper are virtually unobtainable now. The dustwrapper is a very fragile item. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. ***.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE EVOLUTION OF PRUSSIA - THE MAKING OF AN EMPIRE [First edition in the scarce dustwrapper]
• Publisher: Oxford University Press [at the Clarendon Press], London
• Publication Date: 1915
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Printing: First Impression
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • World War One (First World War)
  • Antiquarian
  • History & Military