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European History
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1877 The History of Napoleon Buonaparte: Reprinted from the Family LibraryLondon : 1877An interesting, illustrated copy of The History of Napoleon Buonaparte: Reprinted from the Family Library. -
1862 8 Vols The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman EmpireLondon : 1862A very smart eight volume set of Edward Gibbon's The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. -
1837 The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman EmpireLondon: 1837A very scarce single volume edition of Gibbon's magnum opus, in an exceptionally smart full calf prize binding from Trinity College, Dublin. -
1910 The Rise of the Dutch RepublicLondon: 1910A nicely bound set of John Lothrop Mortley's important history of the Dutch Republic, a detailed history complete with plates. -
1948-1954 6 Vols The Second World War; The Gathering Storm, Their Finest Hour, The Grand Alliance The Hinge of Fate, Closing the Ring, Triumph and TragedyLondon : 1948-1954A complete six volume, first edition set of the history of the Second World War, written by Winston Churchill. -
1941 The Unknown War The Eastern Front 1914-1917London : 1941The final volume in Churchill's The World Crisis Series. -
1912 Against Home Rule The Case for The UnionLondon : 1912A historical volume written by many politicians arguing for the Union and against Home Rule for Ireland. -
c1836 The Continental Tourist, and Pictorial CompanionLondon: c1836The first edition of this wonderful pictorial guide to the major cities and scenes of 1830s Europe, illustrated with steel engraved plates from Clarkson Stanfield. -
1907 Sir John Froissart's ChroniclesLondon: 1907A leather bound copy of John Froissart's prose history of the Hundred Years' War, edited and abridged by Sidney Lanier and illustrated by Alfred Kappes. -
1692 L. Annaei Flori Epitome rerum RomanarumAmstelaedami [Amsterdam]: 1692An illustrated and scarce edition of this classic work examining the history of Rome, noted for its unfettered celebration of the Roman people. -
1851 La Hongrie Ancienne et Moderne Histoire, Arts, Litterature, MonumentsParis: 1851An important history on Hungary, contemporary to the 1848-49 Hungarian Revolution, a lovely work with ten vividly coloured plates. -
1850 The Cities of Europe, and Theatre of War and Revolution in Maps, Views and PlansDresden and Leipzig: 1850The very scarce second volume of Albert Henry Payne's beautifully illustrated study of the political conflict within European cities in the first half of the nineteenth century. A first edition work illustrated with a wealth of plates and folding maps. -
1852 Calignani's New Paris Guide for 1852Paris: 1852Illustrated with two folding maps and a number of engraved plates, this is a charming mid eighteenth century tourist's guide to Paris. -
1754 The General History and State of Europe. Volume I, Parts I and IILondon: 1754The very scarce volume I, parts I and II, of the first English language edition of Voltaire's history of Europe from Charlemagne to Charles V. -
1939 Documents Concerning German-Polish Relations of Hostilities Between Great BritainLondon: 1939An interesting pamphlet detailing the reasons for Britain's declaration of war on Germany on the 3rd September 1939. -
1855-1856 The Campaign in the Crimea: An Historical SketchLondon: 1855The first and second series of Brackenbury and Simpson's detailed study of the Crimean war, in a smart half morocco binding and illustrated throughout with tinted lithograph plates. -
1824 Italy and the ItaliansLondon: 1824An early edition of this scarce study of Italian culture and society in the nineteenth century, in uniform leather bindings. -
1848 20 Vol History of Europe from the Commencement of the French RevolutionEdinburgh and London: 1848A wonderful copy of the seventh edition of Alison's exhaustive study of the French Revolution, from 1789 to 1815. In lovely half calf bindings. -
1682 Historiae Scoticae Nomenclatura Latino-VernaculaEdinbruchii [Edinburgh]: 1682The scarce first edition of Scottish physician, surgeon and antiquarian Christopher Irvine's account of the Latin names used in Scottish history. -
1792-1796 3Vols in 1 Burke's Letters and Biographical Sketches of Leading MenLondon; Edinburgh: 1792-1796A smart tree calf volume consisting of one very scarce first edition work of biographical sketches of French figures, and two early impression works of letters from statesman, Whig politician and philosopher Edmund Burke. -
1876 Note of An English Republican on the Muscovite CrusadeLondon : 1876A smart pamphlet written by a poet, writer and critic on the war between Russia and Turkey. -
1798 SolitudeLondon: 1798A smart, illustrated example of J. G. Zimmerman philosophical work, offering a unique commentary on the society of eighteenth century Europe. -
1755 Memoirs of the Affairs of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1755The scarce first edition of David Moysie's memoirs of Scotland under the reign of James VI at the close of the sixteenth century. -
1819 The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman EmpireLondon: 1819A complete new edition of Gibbon's history of the fall of the Roman Empire, twelve volumes in uniform bindings. -
1865 Life in Normandy: Sketches of French Fishing Farming, Cooking, Natural History and Politics Drawn from NatureEdinburgh : 1865A lovely leather bound book on French fishing, farming cooking, natural history and politics. -
c1857 The French RevolutionLondon: c1857Thomas Carlyle's history of the French Revolution complete in two volumes, bound in uniform calf prize binding. -
1876 Note of An English Republican on the Muscovite CrusadeLondon : 1876A well presented pamphlet written by a poet, writer and critic on the war between Russia and Turkey. -
1908 Southern SpainLondon : 1908A delightful travel guide to the splendour of South Spain, richly illustrated in colour throughout. -
1906 Northern SpainLondon : 1906A gorgeously illustrated travel guide to Northern Spain capturing the beauty and sights of the country. -
1907 The Old Venetian Palaces and Old Venetian FolkLondon : 1907A wonderful and richly illustrated copy of The Old Venetian Palaces and Old Venetian Folk. -
1873 History of the Burgh of DumfriesEdinburgh: 1873The scarce second edition of this history of the royal burgh of Dumfries, illustrated with chromolithograph views of the region. -
1895 The Defence of Plevna 1877London: 1895Uncommon first edition of this fascinating work concerning the siege of Plevna of 1877, adorned with maps and plans. -
1984 From Lisbon to Goa, 1500-1750: Studies in Portuguese Maritime EnterpriseLondon : 1984A smart collection of reproduced articles that consider the dangerous and arduous voyage Portuguese sailors and traders took between Lisbon and Goa. -
1908 Outposts of EmpireLondon: 1908The first edition of John Lang's beautifully illustrated collection of historical insights into the history of the lesser colonies of the British Empire. In a lovely full calf prize binding. -
1934 "Gas!" The Story of the Special BrigadeLondon: 1934The first edition of this examination of the use of gas in military operations of the Special Brigade, replete with illustrations and folding maps. -
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2016 Jerzyk: Diaries, Texts, and Testimonies of the Urman FamilyBristol: 2016A collection of diaries and testimonies of the Urman family, who lived in Poland during the events of World War II, signed by the editor to Michael Berkeley, the English compose and House of Lords member.