The Works of William Robertson [12 Volume Set - The History of Scotland(2 Vols); The History of America(3 Vols); Historical Disquisition of India; The Reign of Emperor Charles V(4 Vols); The World at the Time of Christ; Miscellaneous Works & Commentaries]

Robertson, William

ISBN 10: 0415137438 / ISBN 13: 9780415137430

Published by Routledge/Thoemmes Press, London, 1996

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1996. Reprint of the 1794 edition + extras. 12 Volume set. "This 12-volume set incorporates Robertson's final corrections and revisions for the four histories and the published sermon. Also included are miscellaneous writings and speeches by Robertson, and biographical and critical works about him taken from scarce pamphlets and periodicals". Includes The History of Scotland (2 Vols); The History of America (3 Vols); Historical Disquisition of India; The Reign of Emperor Charles V (4 Vols); The History of America - The World at the Time of Christ; and Miscellaneous Works and Commentaries. B&W illustrations and folding map to rear of Vol III of The History of Scotland. "William Robertson FRSE FSA (19 September 1721 - 11 June 1793) was a Scottish historian, minister of religion, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh. 'The thirty years during which [he] presided over the University perhaps represent the highest point in its history'." With a new preface by Richard B. Sher; new selected bibliography of secondary literature by Jeffrey Smitten, and biography by Nicholas Phillipson. A very rare and attractive set. All edges are neat and clean, with minimal shelf wear. Gilt titles and volume numbers to the spine. All edges are neat and clean. No marking or underlining. No inscriptions or previous owner's bookplates. An excellent set. VG+. These are very heavy books and will require extra postage.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Works of William Robertson [12 Volume Set - The History of Scotland(2 Vols); The History of America(3 Vols); Historical Disquisition of India; The Reign of Emperor Charles V(4 Vols); The World at the Time of Christ; Miscellaneous Works & Commentaries]
• Publisher: Routledge/Thoemmes Press, London
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415137438
• ISBN 13: 9780415137430
• Binding: Original Blue Cloth Hardbacks
• Edition: First Edition Thus
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Scottish History
  • History

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Synopsis

This new edition incorporates Robertson's final corrections and revisions for each of the four histories and the published sermon. Besides the major works the series also includes several biographical and critical works about Robertson.