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1747 1ed Ancient GREECE Scythians Athens MAPS Sparta

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1747 1ed Ancient GREECE Scythians Athens MAPS Sparta Argos Universal History

The “Universal History” is a mid-18th-century history of the world. Written by numerous authors and contributors, this enormous set included more than 60 distinct volumes over the course of 20 years. Initially, the work was designed to provide Western Europe with anecdotes and histories from lesser-known cultures and parts of the world.

This rare volume from the 1747 first edition focuses on the Scythian Empire and Gomerians, the Celtes, Lydians, and ancient Greek people such as the Corinthians, Spartans, Arcadia, Thessaly, Argos, and Boeotia with extensive attention given to the Athenians.

It includes impressive, folding engravings including a map of Scythia and map of the ancient Greece.

Item number: #14029

Price: $499

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An Universal history, from the earliest account of time, vol. 6

London : Printed for T. Osborne, A. Millar, 1747. First edition.

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Collation: Complete with all pages

[3], 4-532

3 engraved plates

Language: English

Binding: Leather; tight & secure

Size: ~8.25in X 5in (21cm x 13cm)

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