Shelfmark
Fk.6.17(02)
Author
Uniform title
[Histoire ancienne des Egyptiens. English]
Title
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians : Containing I. A preface concerning the usefulness of profane history, particularly with regard to religion, with remarks on this work. II. An introduction concerning the origin and progress of the establishment of kingdoms and states. III. The history of the Egyptians and Carthaginians. Written originally in French by M. Rollin, late Rector of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Done into English with additional notes.
Varying form of title
The history of the Carthaginians
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for Thomas Astley, at the Rose in St. Paul's Church-yard, MDCCXXXI [1731].
Physical description
2v ; 20cm. (8vo.)
Note
With a separate title-page for the history of the Carthaginians.
Note
Translation of: Histoire ancienne des Egyptiens, des Carthaginois, des Assyriens, des Babyloniens, des Medes et des Perses, des Macedoniens, des Grecs.
Note
Bound with four other items.
Note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf.
Note
Previously: Dm.6.17.
Note
Pencil inside front board: "Checked March 1924".
Note
Preface and introction of volume one and contents of vol.s only, containing the history of the Carthaginians. Pagination: [10], xxxii, [10], 115-370p.
Citation/references note
ESTC N491107
Provenance
Circular armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
19th? century quarter brown calf; plain blue card boards; four raised bands.
Subject
History, Ancient Early works to 1800.
Subject
Carthaginians Early works to 1800.
Subject
Civilization, Ancient Early works to 1800.
Subject
Egypt Civilization Early works to 1800 To 323 B.C.
Subject
Iran Civilization Early works to 1800.
Subject
Iran History Early works to 1800 To 640.
Subject
Macedonia Civilization Early works to 1800.
Subject
Macedonia History Early works to 1800.
Subject
Greece Civilization Early works to 1800.
Subject
Greece History Early works to 1800 To 146 B.C.
Added entry--name
Astley, Thomas, ? - d. 1759 bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B24545