1767 David Hume History of England Scottish Enlightenment William Wallace 7v
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1767 David Hume History of England Scottish Enlightenment William Wallace 7v
“Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them.”
– David Hume
The famous History of England by David Hume; the most popular and best-selling account on the history of England. Beginning with the Roman invasion of Britain in the first century B.C., this history covers all aspects of English history though the Revolution of 1688 including the Norman Conquests, Crusades, William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Tudor Dynasty, Seven Years War, The English Civil War, and the Restoration of the English crown.
Allibone notes that this work was considerably censored for the first publication however, it was still popular following the first edition.
According to Drabble,
“the work became immensely popular both in Britain and abroad and was extolled by both Gibbon and Voltaire” (Drabble, p.482)
Item number: #20212
Price: $950
HUME, David
The history of England: from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688. in eight volumes.
London : Printed for A. Millar; and sold by T. Cadell, 1767.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 7v of 8
References: Lowndes 1139; Fieser, Bibliography Humes Writings, p.35; Allibone I 916
Language: English
Binding: Leather; secure
Size: ~8.5in X 5.25in (21.5cm x 13.5cm)
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20212
“Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them.”
– David Hume
The famous History of England by David Hume; the most popular and best-selling account on the history of England. Beginning with the Roman invasion of Britain in the first century B.C., this history covers all aspects of English history though the Revolution of 1688 including the Norman Conquests, Crusades, William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Tudor Dynasty, Seven Years War, The English Civil War, and the Restoration of the English crown.
Allibone notes that this work was considerably censored for the first publication however, it was still popular following the first edition.
According to Drabble,
“the work became immensely popular both in Britain and abroad and was extolled by both Gibbon and Voltaire” (Drabble, p.482)
Item number: #20212
Price: $950
HUME, David
The history of England: from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688. in eight volumes.
London : Printed for A. Millar; and sold by T. Cadell, 1767.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 7v of 8
References: Lowndes 1139; Fieser, Bibliography Humes Writings, p.35; Allibone I 916
Language: English
Binding: Leather; secure
Size: ~8.5in X 5.25in (21.5cm x 13.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
20212
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1767 David Hume History of England Scottish Enlightenment William Wallace 7v
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