THE ROMAN EMPRESSES: Or, The History of the Lives and Secret Intrigues of the Wives of the Twelve Caesars; Of those of the other Roman Emperors, and of the Princesses of their Blood. In which are introduced the most remarkable Transactions of the Roman History; Collected from ancient Authors Greek and Latin. With Historical and Critical Notes. Written originally in French, for the Instruction of his Royal Highness the duke De Chartres.And Translated by Hon. Bysse Molesworth

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Published by London R. Dodsley in Pallmall 1752

3 volumes. Very Rare First Edition in English of this translation. 12mo, contemporary polished calf, the spines with raised bands, the compartments decorated with gilt tooled devices, one compartment numbered in gilt, one compartment with red morocco lettering label gilt. [viii], 314, [2]; [x], 302; [iv], 214, [28, Index], [2 Advertisements] pp. A very good copy, still in original binding, some rubbing to the extremities, but the bindings still strong and without any repair, one volume missing the red label, but with the impression of the title still visible from the binder's pressing. FIRST EDITION AND VERY SCARCE, WE KNOW OF NO OTHER COPIES CURRENTLY IN COMMERCE. The work begins with a discussion of Calpurnia, wife of Julius Caesar, continues with Livia, wife of Augustus and continues on through three volumes, ending with a discussion of Constantia, wife of Licinius. "Whilst the republick of Rome maintained her liberties, the Roman ladies were not distinguished one from another but by their beauty and wit, their virtue and their courage. As they were excluded from dignities, it was only by their personal merit, that they made themselves considerable, and acquired glory." Serviez. Seller Inventory # 34403

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Title: THE ROMAN EMPRESSES: Or, The History of the ...
Publisher: London R. Dodsley in Pallmall 1752
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition