First edition of Newton's posthumously published foray into History and Chronology. A fascinating attempt to reformulate ancient history in concordance with the bible, with frequent recourse to astronomical arguments. Often considered a diversion, Newton nev [more...]
'Complied from Parochial Records, archives of various foundation, the Harleian MSS. and other authentic sources.' The complete four volumes from the Topographer and Engraver's readable architectural history of London (1802, 1803, 1803. 1807). Given unfettered [more...]
Two books bound as one. Advice to a Son (sixth edition) (1658) and Political Reflections upon the Government of the Turks and Discourses on Machiavelli, The King of Sweden, Martin Luther et al. (1662). Both published by Thomas Robinson. A courtier during th [more...]
Rivingtons; Murray; Hatchards; Clarke; Taylor and Sherwood, Neeley and Jones 1814
Tremendous account of the great cathedrals of Britain; describing their history, architecture and relics. All 27 Cathedrals extant in 1814 are featured, each with numerous finely engraved plates and plans. In total there are 229 plates (including frontispiece [more...]
Fascinating introduction to the history of Japan. Commissioned by the Yamato society to promote a more nuanced appreciation of Japan beyond its military prowess. Intended for european and american readers it tells the political and social history of the coun [more...]
The Extant books (XIV -XXXI) of Ammianus Marcellninus' great history of Rome, the Res Gestae, concerning the years 353 to 378 AD. With observations by Dutch Scholar and Leiden Professor Marcus Zuerius van Boxhorn and a brief account of Marcellinus' life and w [more...]
First edition of Irving's great, pioneering history of Christopher Columbus. Having traveled to Spain in 1826 at the behest of the American Minister, Irving took advantage of the consular archives and newly released manuscripts relating to the 15th century to [more...]
Early edition of Irving's sometimes imaginative (though less so than in his biography of Columbus) history of conquest of Granada that saw Ferdinand II defeat Abu Abdallah Muhammad, conquering the last muslim stronghold in Spain in 1491. Irving traveled to Sp [more...]
'And in the South of France from the year 1807 to the year 1814'. Complete set of Napier great history of the Peninsula war. With 55 detailed maps and diagrams of battles. Full leather with raised bands. Marbled end-papers with matching marbling to page edge [more...]
The complete companion to Volume IV of Randolph Churchill's definitive biography of his father, which was taken over by Martin Gilbert following Randolph's death. In three volumes, Part I January 1917 - June 1919, Part 2 July 1919 - March 1921 & Part 3 April [more...]
Handsome half leather binding of Fielding's great comic novel, first published in 1749. Complete with 9 b/w illustrations by George Cruikshank and a memoir of the author by Thomas Roscoe. Green morocco with green cloth. Raised bands and gilt decoration to [more...]
Tremendous large folio volume describing the history and architecture of Oxford's old colleges. Profusely illustrated with b/w images, diagrams and photographs of the 21 earliest colleges of the university as well as the Bodleian Library and the university ch [more...]
Palgrave's great history of the Anglo-saxon period first published in 1831 as A History of England: The Anglo-saxon period. Starting with swift examination of Roman Britain, Palgrave is able to describe emergence of Anglo Saxon England, with its customs, reli [more...]
Impressive Folio Society edition of Hodgkin's renowned history of the Barbarian invasions of Italy written between 1880 and 1892. Encompasses the invasions of the Visigoths, the Huns, The Vandals, the Ostrogoths, Lombards and Franks and how the empire respon [more...]
Handsome half leather binding of Cassell's natural History. A generously illustrated compendium of scientific yet accessible descriptions of the natural world, arranged by genus. Originally published in monthly parts over six years it featured a range of con [more...]
Rare, early guide to the British museum and its exhibits, with numerous b/w wood engravings. Contains a brief history then a 'guided' tour describing the various rooms and display cabinets with detailed explanations of the science and history behind them. Ha [more...]
The complete companion to Volume III of Randolph Churchill's definitive biography of his father, which was taken over by Martin Gilbert following Randolph's death. In two volumes, Part I August 19141- April1915 & Part 2 May 1915- December1916. Contains the [more...]
First edition of Ellis' account of experiences in Madagascar. His second book regarding his mission and his most important, in which he is finally granted access to the country and could begin working towards the royal family's conversion. Ellis was a talent [more...]
Volume one of the fourth edition of Rapin's influential history of England, concerning the period of Roman rule in Britain until 1066 and reign of William the Conqueror. Complete with 2 fold out maps of Roman and Saxon Britain, 4 pull out genealogical trees of [more...]
The first five volumes of the authoritative biography of Winston Churchill, detailing his life up to the outbreak of World War II. All first editions, published in 1966, 1967, 1971, 1975 & 1976 respectively. The project was started by Churchill's only son, R [more...]
