Vertot abbot (35 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Etat : Poor. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION THUS ("DONE INTO ENGLISH FROM THE LAST FRENCH EDITION"). BOTH BOARDS AND BACK BLANK END PAGE ARE DETACHED. FRONT BLANK END PAGE IS MISSING. FRONTISPIECE IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND THE TEXT BLOCK IS CLEAN RICH WHITE PAPER.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Published in London in 1729, this is the sixth edition of this account of the Swedish reformation when Swedish Christians belonged to the Catholic Church until 1527 when the Swedish state church was established as a Protestant church based on Lutheran principles, following the Protestant Reformation enacted by Martin Luther which converted most of Germanic Europe. The book is bound in an old full leather binding, 21cm tall approx., 312 pages, not illustrated. The binding has wear at top of spine and corners, general rubbing wear to the leather else binding is in solid condition, internally endpapers foxed, a few creased page corners within, a few minor marks else contents in good general condition.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the tumultuous history of the Roman Republic, chronicling its rise from a small city-state to a vast empire. The author masterfully weaves together military campaigns, political struggles, and social transformations, offering a nuanced perspective on the Roman Republic's enduring legacy. The excerpt highlights the tensions between the patrician class and the plebeians, particularly in relation to land ownership and political power. The book explores the rise of plebeian leaders like Gaius Marius and the Gracchi brothers, who challenged the dominance of the aristocratic elite. We witness the expansion of Roman power through conflicts with neighboring tribes like the Samnites, and the devastating Punic Wars against Carthage, which reshaped the political landscape and led to the rise of powerful military figures. The book delves into the complex interplay between ambition, conquest, and societal change. It examines the evolving nature of Roman identity, and the impact of wealth and power on both the individual and the state. The author sheds light on the roots of internal conflict that ultimately led to the downfall of the Roman Republic. This book offers a compelling and insightful narrative of Rome's rise and fall, revealing the complex forces that shaped its destiny. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the rise and fall of the Roman Republic, delving into the key factors that contributed to its remarkable success and eventual demise. The author examines the early years of the Republic, where a spirit of unwavering liberty, epitomized by a commitment to frugality and a dedication to the common good, fueled military triumphs and cemented the Roman identity. The book then shifts to the Republic's later stages, where an influx of wealth from conquered territories led to widespread luxury, corruption, and a decay in civic virtue. This shift ultimately paved the way for the rise of powerful individuals who manipulated the system for their own gain, eventually ushering in the era of the Roman Empire. The book's insights provide a compelling analysis of the complex interplay between power, virtue, and societal decline, offering valuable lessons about the enduring dynamics of human governance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Etat : Good. 2nd Edition. Hardback. 12mo. 1721. Volume the First, Second Edition. Good. Rebound in contemporary black buckram with gilt title on spine. New endpapers. 367ppplus "The Table to the First Volume" (8 pages). 2 tipped-in foldout maps at the start of Book I. A few library notations verso the title page. No addtional external or internal markings.…

Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 478 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 418 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Full-Leather. Etat : G-vg. New Edition. Two volumes, complete. Small octavo; [16],401,[4]; [4],362. Contemporary full mottled calf, raised bands to the gilt spine, lettering pieces, one lettering piece lacking.Sl wear spine ends, sl cracking joints but bnoards are well attached. Good-Nr VG set. Bookplate of William Arthur Durnford. …

Etat : VG. 6th Edition. DISBOUND TEXT (No covers). Owners name across top of title page. Book is in very good condition with minor signs of wear and/or age. Most suitable to rebind..

Hardcover. Etat : Fair. Printed for Tim. Child, at the White Hart in St. Paul's Church-yard, London, 1711, 3rd edition. Full leather binding. Panelled front and rear boards with blind stamped decoration to corners of borders. Five raised binds to spine. 7.75ins x 5ins, [xx], 160pp (part one), 148pp (part two) plus folding map. Title label has come off spine leaving just a faint impression of the title on the leather. Seperation of front board from spine - but still holding together. Some pages very browned. Book label to front pastedown. G.…

Full-Leather. Etat : Good. Rubbed leather contemporaneous boards have been given a new leather spine of a paler hue. Internally endpapers soiled; title page lightly soiled; occasional marks in text but generally clean and tight. Pp (1) + (28) (preface and contents), 312 + 38 (An Enquiry), (2) ads + (2). Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 8 x 5", contemporary blindstamped leather, 312pp, covers rubbed and darkened with small abrasions, extremities bumped and lightly chipped, spine and gilt-lettered red leather spine label dull, old bookplate erased inside front cover, endpapers toned, but still a nice, sharp and fairly SCARCE title. Fifth Edition. …

Leather Binding. Etat : Very Good. Sixth Edition. The Sixth edition. Attractively bound in full brown period calf, spines with raised bands, twin black morocco labels, and elaborate gilt floral tooling with what appear to be stylized peacock motifs within gilt-ruled compartments, edges red (some rubbing, volume I lacks volume label).…

Full-Leather. Etat : G-vg. 5th or later Edition. Octavo; [24],312p. Contemporary full panelled calf, corners bumped, the spine sl worn with raised bands, plain compartments, without the lettering piece. Slight wear joints but boards are well attached. Marginal chip to the last leaf, marginal repairs to p3-4.…

Leather. Etat : Good. An early English translation of Rene-Aubert Vertot's history of Portugal's revolutions, in full panelled calf. A contemporary English translation of Revolutions de Portugal. "Done into English from the last French edition".In contemporary full panelled calf. Lacking endpapers, but retaining original blanks.Engraved frontispiece and decorative head and tail pieces.Vertot was a French clergyman and historian who also published histories on revolutions in Sweden and the history of the Knights Hospitallers.This is perhaps his chief work, written at the suggestion of Fontenelle and the Abbe de Saint-Pierre, which chronicles the key figures and events of the Portuguese Restoration War (1640-1668).This edition was translated by Gabriel Roussillon.ESTC No.T17107410pp. index.Register; [a6], B-K8, U2.Collated, complete. In contemporary full panelled calf.Externally, with minor rubbing to extremities and marks and spots to the boards. Fading to spine label. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with the odd spot. Contemporary ink inscription to the front blank and title page. Red residue to p. [iv] and v. Good. None (illustrateur). book. …

First Thus. 8vo. hardback in full panelled calf with dark red title label, gilt, rebacked using original boards. All edges speckled red. viii, iv, 138pp. plus [10] Index. With engraved frontispiece and decorative head and tail pieces. Old ink initial and numbers plus small modern bookplate to front pastedown. Some light foxing to prelims, else clean and bright internally. A VERY GOOD COPY. (Shelf 4) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…

Hardcover. Etat : Good. , vol.I part I [14] lxxvi [10] 1-280 [24] pages, vol I part II, [12] 281-653 [33] pages, vol II, part I, [8] 1-318 pages, vol.II part II [8] 323-676 [58] pages, Vol.III [2] 1-535 [49], red and black title pages, decorative headpieces and capitals First English Edition , 5 volumes, contemporary panelled calf rittle worn, , joints cracked, but sound.…

Leather. Etat : Good. First edition. The very scarce first English edition of this history of the Portuguese revolution, originally written in the French by Rene-Aubert Vertot. The first English translation of Rene-Aubert Vertot's history of the Portuguese revolution of 1640.Very scarce.Bound in full speckled calf, with raised bands and embossed detailing. Bound with contemporary endpapers and blanks. Loss to the rear endpaper.Vertot was a French clergyman and historian who also published histories on revolutions in Sweden and the history of the Knights Hospitallers.This is perhaps his chief work, written at the suggestion of Fontenelle and the Abbe de Saint-Pierre, which chronicles the key figures and events of the Portuguese Restoration War (1640-1668).ESTC No.Register: A4, B-H12, I4.Collated, complete. Bound in full speckled calf, with raised bands and embossed detailing.Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to the extremities and cracking to the joints, which remain firm. Plain diamond label to the tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are toned, with light occasional spots. Darker spots to the endpapers and blanks. Front free endpaper is worn to the gutter. Loss to the rear endpaper. Good. None (illustrateur). book.…

Leather. Etat : Very Good Indeed. The second English translation of this revolutionary history of Sweden. A scarce work, translated from the French of the Abbot Vertat by J Mitchel. Illustrated, with a folding map. The Abbot Vertat as stated to this title page, is also known as the Abbot Vertot. Rene-Aubert Vertot was a French clergyman and historian. Vertot was a pupil of the Jesuit Fathers seminary at Rouen, which he left at the end of two years to enter the Capuchin Order. His first historical work was his 'Histoire de la Conjuration de Portugal'. As this work was received favourably he endeavored to write this work instead. 'Histoire des Revolutions de Suede was first published in 1695 and the first English translation appeared soon after. This is the second English edition of this work. Vertot also wrote a history on the History of the Knights Hospitallers. This work is complete, with a folding map of Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Rebound in a half morocco binding with paper covered boards. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear. Internally, firmly bound. Tidemark to the title page and to the first fifteen pages, only affecting the page edges. Pages are generally bright with just the odd spots. Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrateur). book. …

Contemporary full calf with blind-tooled borders and blind floral cornerpieces, rebacked expertly in six compartments of raised bands, gilt brown morocco label on two. , This is the English translation of the original French text., Size : Small 8vo, P. title, preface, contents, 175 pp., catalogue 8 pp. Our copy lacks the index, otherwise in very good condition.…

Two volumes bound within a single book. Collates as [fp], [ffep], [V1 title leaf], i-vi, 1-356, [V2 half-title leaf, V2 title leaf], 1-243, [rfep], [rp]. Contemporary (i.e. 1700s) leather binding; some charring and surface losses to boards' and spine's leather; front board detached with rear board quite tenuous; board edges worn particularly at corners; four cords (raised bands) to spine with no title label present. Two ink notations on front pastedown; antiquarian ink signature at top right of Vol. I's title page along with pencil notation; red ink oval stamp "American Institute Library" also on Vol. I title page and repeated on page 1 - no other such institutional marks readily apparent upon a cursory perusal; some foxing/toning to leaves. Text block remains reasonably firm. Book now presented in a trimmed Dura-Lar (polyester film) sheet forming a dj which aids in securing the boards. ***** Volume I full title and imprint - A CRITICAL HISTORY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BRETONS AMONG THE GAULS, AND OF THEIR DEPENDENCE UPON THE KINGS OF FRANCE, AND DUKES OF NORMANDY. BY MONSIEUR THE ABBOT OF VERTOT, OF THE ACADEMY ROYAL OF INSCRIPTIONS, AND BELLES LETTRES. DONE FROM THE ORIGINAL FRENCH, PRINTED AT PARIS. VOL. I. London: Printed for W. Taylor, J. Pemberton, E. Symon, W. Chetwood, J. Lacy, and J. Clarke, MDCCXXII [1722]. With unpaged title leaf. ***** Volume II full title and imprint - A CRITICAL HISTORY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BRETONS AMONG THE GAULS, AND OF THEIR DEPENDENCE UPON THE KINGS OF FRANCE, AND DUKES OF NORMANDY. BY MONSIEUR THE ABBOT OF VERTOT, OF THE ACADEMY ROYAL OF INSCRIPTIONS, AND BELLES LETTRES. DONE FROM THE ORIGINAL FRENCH, PRINTED AT PARIS, BY MR. HENLEY. VOL. II. London: Printed for W. Taylor, J. Pemberton, E. Symon, W. Chetwood, J. Lacy, and J. Clarke, MDCCXXII [1722]. With unpaged half-title leaf as well as unpaged title leaf.…

, vol.I part I [14] lxxvi [10] 1-280 [24] pages, vol I part II, [12] 281-653 [33] pages, vol II, part I, [8] 1-318 pages, vol.II part II [8] 323-676 [58] pages, Vol.III [2] 1-535 [49], red and black title pages, decorative headpieces and capitals First English Edition , the original covers are slightly worn and chipped particularly at the exremities, hinges are split, joints repaired, vol.II binding strengthened, head and tail of the spines chipped, worn gilt and two missing labels, book plates to the front pastedowns, contents are tight and clean and the books are in good condition , bound in speckled calf, blind rolled joints, ruled border, five raised bands with gilt work and gilt titled red and green morocco labels to the spine, red speckled edges , octavo, 20 x 13cm Hardback ISBN.…