Author: Thomas Arnold
Title: Introductory Lectures on Modern History Delivered in Lent Term, Mdcccxlii. With the Inaugural Lecture Delivered in December Mdcccxli.
Description: London, Longmans, Green, and Co, 1885. Leather. A nicely bound collection of eight lectures on modern history, delivered by the noted Thomas Arnold at Rugby School. In a signed binding by J. C. Wilhee, Harrow. The seventh edition of this work. A collection of eight lectures on modern history, each delivered by Thomas Arnold. The lectures discuss the difference between ancient and modern history, the magnitude of modern history, the transition to internal history, England after the revolution, and the credibility of history. Also with Arnold's inaugural lecture. Thomas Arnold was the headmaster of Ruby School from 1828 to 1841, and was also a historian. His most important work was his unfinished 'History of Rome&apos. Prize label to the front pastedown, 'd. d. Jac. Edv. C. Welldon. A.M. Schol. Harrow. Magister.&apos. In a signed diced calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Marks to the boards, a little heavier to the rear board. Prize label to the front pastedown. A few spots to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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