Respect du la Tete Couronnee, ou Expose Historique, Politique et Moral des Grands Evenemens Relatifs a la Pologne, en Reponse aux Ecrits Calomniant la Memoire de seu Stanislas Auguste, Dernier Roi Electif du Pologne

Ignacy Lada Lobarzewski

Published by Plucharr, St. Petersbourg, 1818

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A very scarce first edition of this French work, an in-depth history of Poland, written by Ignacy Lada Lobarzewski, an admirer of Stanislaw Poniatowski. The first edition of this work. A very scarce work. In French. With a half-title. The last leaf is an errata. This work is a concise yet in-depth history in Poland, discussing the politics and great events in Polish history. The work was written as a reply to slanderous works against Stanislaw August Poniatowski, who was the last elected King of Poland. He was a controversial figure, criticized for his failure to stand against the partitions. However he was a great patron of the arts and sciences, and a supporter of progressive reforms. In this work, Lobarzewski defends Poniatowski and his policies, as well as the leaders of Targowica. He was a supporter of absolutism in Russia, and an enemy of the revolution and Napoleon. The work has a very kind view on Polish history, the author writing with an affectionate tone. In this work Lobarzewski emphasizes Poland's contribution to the development of culture, and defends the country's good name. The author is believed to have some connection to Poniatowski, though it is not known what, though he was possibly a household member. In a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. A little rubbing to the extremities, with a small amount of loss to the head of the rear board. Small light marks to the boards and spine. Internall, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with the odd spot. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 678P31

Bibliographic Details

Title: Respect du la Tete Couronnee, ou Expose ...

Publisher: Plucharr, St. Petersbourg

Publication Date: 1818

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book