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Geschichte der Regierung Kaiser Carlsdes V. (King Charles V) [in three volumes]. aus dem Englischen übersezt.
Braunschweig: Verlage Fürstl. Waisenhaus-Buchhandlung, 1770-1771. First German Language Edition. Quarter calf. Translation to English: History of the Reign of Emperor Charles V. Translated from the English. William Robertson, (born Sept. 19, 1721, Borthwick, Midlothian, Scot.—died June 11, 1793, Edinburgh), Scottish historian and Presbyterian minister. He is regarded, along with David Hume and Edward Gibbon, as one of the most important British historians of the 18th century. His major work was The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V (1769), which saw several editions and was translated into all of the major European languages; it was followed by The History of America (1777). Very Good+. Moderate head and tail wear, rubbing to extremities, minor foxing, clipped endpaper, otherwise tight, bright, and unmarred. Sizeable bump on edge of volume 1, missing title. Quarter calf over mottled boards, five raised bands, gilt titling; copper engraved vingettes, 482pp; 616pp, 580pp. At head of title: Herrn Dr. Wilhelm Robertsons. Item #11113
Price: $500.00