1754 The General History and State of Europe. Volume I, Parts I and II

Description

First Edition, Leather Binding, Very Scarce

Volume I, parts I and II, of the very scarce first English language translation of French historian and philosopher Voltaire's 'Annales de L'Empire depuis Charlemagne', a historical study of Europe 'from Charlemain to Charles V'.

Volume I, parts I and II only of a three volume, VI part work. With a half title between parts I and II, and continuous pagination and register across both parts.

One of many historical works authored by Francois-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire, who was praised for his 'scrupulous concern for truths' in his historical works, and who here was recognised for his treatment of Europe as a whole, rather than a collection of nations.

ESTC reference no. T137606

With an armorial bookplate reading 'Ut Palma Justus' to the front pastedown, and the inscription 'G. Palmer' to the head of the title page.

A very scarce first edition history from the famed Enlightenment writer.