The Private Life of Lewis XV. In which are Contained the Principal Events, Remarkable Occurrences, and Anecdotes of His Reign.

The scarce first English language edition of Mouffle d'Angerville's chronologically arranged account of the life of Louis XV. The first English language edition of this work, translated from Barthelemy Mouffle d'Angerville's original French by J. O. Justamond. With a portrait frontispiece to volume I.This four volume set explores the life of King Louis XV of France, as well as his court, his monarchy, and events that occurred during his reign (such as the Seven Years War).This substantial and chronologically arranged life of Louis XV contains numerous and extensive sections dealing with political events in North America, particularly the French and Indian War. While the chronological narrative deals with the events as they occurred, each volume has a series of Appendices to the rear, providing an account of documents and correspondence surrounding specific events.ESTC reference T114125Each volume retaining the original half title. In full calf bindings, with gilt detailing to back strips. Externally, smart. Minor losses of leather to spine heads and tails. Boards firmly held, with rear joints of volumes I and IV and front joint of volume IV starting, with remaining joints starting to heads and tails only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type, but generally clean, with instances of light spotting. Very Good.…