Author: Robertson, William
Title: The History Of The Reign Of Emperor Charles V With A View Of The Progress Of Society In Europe, From The Subversion Of The Roman Empire To The Beginning Of The Sixteenth Century [ 4 volumes complete ]
Description: Printed for A Strahan; T Cadell in the Strand and J Balfour, at Edinburgh, 1792, 7th edition. Full calf, G. 4 volumes, xvi+479+20pp, [iv]+376pp, [iv]+460pp, [iv]+335+84pp, engraved frontis to each volume, index in volumes I & IV, leather rather worn with some loss to the boards, lettering pieces missing, hinges strong, a somewhat scruffy set, internally fine. Hardback , no dustjacket. ¶ William Robertson's History of Europe as seen through the reign of Charles V - Holy Roman Emperor & Hapsburg. Robertson worked for 10 years on his opus & was paid a record advance of £3500 by the publishers. William Robertson [ 1721 - 1793 ] Scottish historian & Minister.

Keywords: history, european history, spanish history, french history,