Author: Henry Brougham
Title: Works of Henry, Lord Brougham
Description: London; Glasgow , Richard Griffin and Company, 1855-1857. Leather. A ten volume library set collecting the selected works of former statesman and Lord High Chancellor, Henry Brougham. A popular statesman and barrister, who went on to become the Lord High Chancellor during the 1830s, Henry Brougham was a prominent force during the Georgian era, defeating the 1820 Pains and Penalties Bill and passing the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act. Brougham was also a keen historian and educator, and this 10 volume library set collects some of his contributions in such fields, as included in this set are the following works: 'Lives of Philosophers of the Time of George III', 1855, 'Lives of Men of Letters of the Time of George III', 1856, 'Historical Sketches of Statesmen who Flourished in the Time of George III', 1855, 'Historical Sketches of Statesmen who Flourished in the Time of George III Vol II', 1856, 'Historical Sketches of Statesmen who Flourished in the Time of George III Vol III', 1856, 'Natural Theology', 1856, 'Rhetorical and Literary Dissertations and Addresses', 1856, 'Historical and Political Dissertations', 1857, 'Speeches on Social and Political Subjects with Historical Introductions', 1857, and 'Speeches on Social and Political Subjects with Historical Introductions Vol II', 1857. Volumes 1-10 only. A man of the people who used his education and skill for the betterment of those he served, Henry Brougham was an influential figure in British history, and his works testify to his belief in the role of politics and words in uplifting humankind. Rebound in half morocco, with gilt stamped decoration to the spine. Externally, all volumes generally smart, with some rubbing to the joints, head and tail of the spines and extremities. Internally, all volumes, firmly bound. Pages in all volumes are bright and clean, with only some minor handling marks in places. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: Lord Henry Brougham Library Set Leather History Library Set Philosophers George III None
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Title: Works of Henry, Lord Brougham
Description: London; Glasgow , Richard Griffin and Company, 1855-1857. Leather. A ten volume library set collecting the selected works of former statesman and Lord High Chancellor, Henry Brougham. A popular statesman and barrister, who went on to become the Lord High Chancellor during the 1830s, Henry Brougham was a prominent force during the Georgian era, defeating the 1820 Pains and Penalties Bill and passing the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act. Brougham was also a keen historian and educator, and this 10 volume library set collects some of his contributions in such fields, as included in this set are the following works: 'Lives of Philosophers of the Time of George III', 1855, 'Lives of Men of Letters of the Time of George III', 1856, 'Historical Sketches of Statesmen who Flourished in the Time of George III', 1855, 'Historical Sketches of Statesmen who Flourished in the Time of George III Vol II', 1856, 'Historical Sketches of Statesmen who Flourished in the Time of George III Vol III', 1856, 'Natural Theology', 1856, 'Rhetorical and Literary Dissertations and Addresses', 1856, 'Historical and Political Dissertations', 1857, 'Speeches on Social and Political Subjects with Historical Introductions', 1857, and 'Speeches on Social and Political Subjects with Historical Introductions Vol II', 1857. Volumes 1-10 only. A man of the people who used his education and skill for the betterment of those he served, Henry Brougham was an influential figure in British history, and his works testify to his belief in the role of politics and words in uplifting humankind. Rebound in half morocco, with gilt stamped decoration to the spine. Externally, all volumes generally smart, with some rubbing to the joints, head and tail of the spines and extremities. Internally, all volumes, firmly bound. Pages in all volumes are bright and clean, with only some minor handling marks in places. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: Lord Henry Brougham Library Set Leather History Library Set Philosophers George III None
Price: GBP 500.00 = appr. US$ 713.99 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 667H3
- Book number: 667H3
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