The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
by William Robertson
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- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
CA$336.85CA$303.17
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About This Item
London: Cadell and Davies, 1809 . Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 6". Not Stated. The complete four volume eleventh edition of Scottish historian William Robertson's study of the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece to the start of each volume.A detailed biographical study of the life and reign of Emperor Charles V, tracing the erosion of the feudal system, the revival of Roman law, and the management of the balance of power between states.With further discussion of the 'progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the Sixteenth century'.With a half title to the start of volume I only.A smart copy of the eleventh edition of this informative work. In full calf bindings, with gilt detailing to back strips. Significant rubbing to back strips, with minor losses to heads and tails. Head of volume I front joint, and head of volume III and IV rear joints, starting. Front joints of volumes II and IV also starting. Boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Light offsetting to title pages, with pages lightly age toned, but generally clean. Very Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 840F17
- Title
- The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
- Author
- William Robertson
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Cadell and Davies
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1809
- Size
- 8.5" by 6"
- Keywords
- holy roman empire charles v holy roman emperor charles v
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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