1793 Essay on the History of Civil Society

Name: 1793 Essay on the History of Civil Society
SKU: 922P39
Price: 190 GBP
Availability: InStock

Published: London T. Cadell; W. Creech; Bell and Bradfute

Size: 8.5" by 5.5" Pagination: vii, [1], 468pp

An important essay on the history of mankind and society by Adam Ferguson.

£190.00

weight: 1kgs / stock code: 922P39

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Description

Leather Binding

The sixth edition of this important work by a major figure of the Scottish Enlightenment.

In this essay, Adam Ferguson explores the history of humanity, society, and political establishments. Ferguson lokos at the history of mankind and how it developed from barbarism to refined society.

This was an influential work, and was a precursor of modern sociology, being praised by the likes of Voltaire.

'Essay on the History of Civil Society' is Ferguson's best known work, and helped to earn him the name of "the father of modern sociology".

Bookplate of Sir Marcus Somerville to the front paste down. Somerville was an Anglo-Irish politician.

Condition

In a full calf binding. Externally, rubbed. Light bumping to the extremities. Small cracks to the front joint. Spine label is a little chipped. Bookplate and bookseller's label to the front paste down. Ink inscription to the verso of the front endpaper, and to the verso of the front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-tone and generally clean with the occasional spot. Loss to the head of the title page, removing an ink inscription.

Overall: Good

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