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European History
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1964 The Armed RehearsalLondon: 1964A first edition of this interesting novel on the Spanish Civil War by Peter Elstob. -
1825 The Life of Lorenzo de' MediciLondon: 1825A nicely bound edition of William Roscoe's important biography on Lorenzo de' Medici, a monumental study on the life of Lorenzo. -
1846 The Life and Pontificate of Leo the TenthLondon: 1846William Roscoe's important biography on the affluent life of Pope Leo X, part of the infamous de' Medici family. -
1777 Eloge Historique du Cardinal d'Amboise, Archeveque de Rouen, Premier Ministre de Louis XIIBesancon; Paris: 1777A very scarce work on the achievements of Cardinal Georges d'Amboise, in the original French by Francois Xavier Talbert. -
1734 Orazione delle Lodi delle Serafica Madre Saint Chiara d'AssisiFerrara: 1734A very scarce Italian Catholic work on the life and saintly work of Clare of Assisi, in the original Italian by Francesco Estense Tassoni. -
1822 Illustrations, Historical and Critical, of the Life of Lorenzo de' MediciLondon: 1822The important biography on the life and work of Lorenzo de' Medici, one of the most important figures in the Italian Renaissance. Illustrated throughout. -
1661 Histoire Generale de DauphineGrenoble: 1661The first edition of this monumental history of Dauphine, the first of it's kind, here in the original French. -
1916-20 The British Campaign in France and FlandersLondon: 1916-20Arthur Conan Doyle's study of the British campaign in France and Flanders during the First World War, illustrated with folding maps. Four of the six volumes are first editions. -
1795 A Short Account of the Late Revolution in Geneva and Of the Conduct of FranceLondon: 1795A very scarce English language edition of Francis D'Ivernois' letters regarding the spread of the French Revolution to Geneva between 1792-1794. -
1847 Views A-Foot, or, Europe seen with Knapsack and StaffLondon: 1847A lovely two volume collection detailing the author's travels across Europe. -
1833 A Second Letter Addressed to the Right Hon Viscount Palmerston on his PolicyLondon: 1833A very scarce, exceptionally bright political tract regarding foreign policy in Portugal. Written by William Walton and addressed to Viscount Palmerston. -
1927 Froissarts Cronycles Vol I Part IIOxford: 1927A charming, uncommon limited edition copy of Froissart's chronicles of the Hundred Years' War, translated in English. Volume I part II. -
1927 4vol Froissarts CronyclesOxford: 1927A charming, uncommon limited edition set of Froissart's chronicles of the Hundred Years' War, translated in English. -
1862 3vol The Rise of the Dutch RepublicLondon: 1862A stunning set on the history of the rise of the Dutch Republic. -
c1900 The Comic History of England and RomeLondon: c1900A lovely uniformly bound set of 'The Comic History of England' and 'The Comic History of Rome' by the creators of 'Punch' magazine. -
1936 Crazy CampaignLondon: 1936A very scarce first edition of Mortimer Durand's personal account of the Italo-Abyssinian War, 1895-1896. -
1909 The Romance of Fra Filippo Lippi a New Version of the Love Story of theLondon: 1909A beautifully bound first edition of this study of the relationship between Filippo Lippi and Lucrezia Buti, illustrated throughout. -
1830 The Present Crisis in France Considered in Reference to EnglandLondon: 1830A very scarce historical and political tract regarding the French Revolution of 1830. -
1903 The Makers of Florence: Dante, Giotto, Savonarola; and Their CityLondon: 1903A beautiful Bumpus bound later reprint of Margaret Oliphant's insightful history of the city of Florence, illustrated throughout. -
1922 The Balkan Peninsula and the Near EastLondon: 1922A fascinating history of the Balkan Peninsula, South-East Europe, with fifteen folding maps. -
1956 La Comune e la Guerra del 1870-71Milan: 1956The first Italian edition of this fascinating narrative of the history of the Paris Commune and the Franco-Prussian War 1870-71, thoroughly explained and illustrated. -
1850 The History of Modern Europe, in a Series of Letters from Nobleman to his SonLondon: 1850A charming four volume set of this History of Modern Europe in a Hatchard and Co. fine binding. -
1876 The Makers of Florence: Dante, Giotto, Savonarola; and Their CityLondon: 1876The first edition of Margaret Oliphant's detailed history of Florence and the prominent men of it's history, illustrated throughout. -
1906 Studies in the History and ArtAberdeen: 1906A first edition, attractive copy of these important studies on the Roman Empire, written by seven graduates at the University of Aberdeen. -
1954 The NightmareLondon: 1954The first edition of C. S. Forester's novel about the end of Nazi Germany, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
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1768 Opere Postume di Pietro Giannone in Difesa della sua Storia CivileVenice: 1768A very original copy of this posthumous defence by Pietro Giannone. -
1936 Das Ehrenkfleid des SoldatenBerlin: 1936The first edition of this German account of military dress throughout history, illustrated lavishly with hundreds of colour plates. -
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1840 Spain Under Charles the Second; or, Extracts From the CorrespondenceLondon: 1840A presentation copy of these historical letters illuminating the situation in Spain during the reign of Charles II, inscribed by Philip Henry Stanhope to Lady Holland. -
1898 The Makers of Venice Doges, Conquerors, Painters, and Men of LettersLondon: 1898A finely bound edition of Margaret Oliphant's history of the city of Venice, illustrated throughout, a signed binding by Truslove & Hanson. -
1875 The Story of the Chevalier BayardLondon: 1875A lovely leather bound edition of this history of French knight, Bayard. -
1888 History of the Reign of Ferdinand and IsabellaLondon: 1888A finely bound copy of this important historical study of Ferdinand and Isabella's reign. Written by William H Prescott. -
c1870 View of the State of EuropeLondon: 1870A finely bound one volume edition of Henry Hallam's noted historical tome on Europe during the Middle Ages. -
1883 The Rise of the Dutch RepublicLondon: 1883A Relfe Brothers bound edition of John Lothrop Motley's important history of the Dutch Republic. -
1825 Roman Antiquities: or, an Account of the Manners and Customs of the RomansLondon: 1825An informative account of life in Ancient Rome -
1844 Sketches Illustratiae of Life, Manners, Character and SceneryEdinburgh: 1844A marvellous collection of accounts detailing examples of exploration and war