Author: F. F. Benvenuti
Title: Episodes of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1795, (with an Appendix Embodying the Principal Events in France from 1789 to the Present Time,) Examined from a Political and Philosophical Point of View
Description: London, Simpkin, Marshall, and Company, 1880. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first edition work on the French Revolution, told through a series of brief chapters comprising of the most important events that turned the fate of France. The first edition of this scarce work.A series of sketches focusing on important and monumental events of the French Revolution, looking at its political beginnings up to the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte.Including a biographical sketch of Napoleon and the generals who distinguished themselves under the Revolution and Empire, and a historical synopsis of France since the Revolution.Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso of the half-title, 'Clive Graham Woods, November 3rd 1962, Liverpool&apos. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Some spots to the fore edge. Bookseller's label to the front paste down. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with a few light spots, mostly to the first and last few pages. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso of the half-title. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: Episodes of the French Revolution From 1789 to 1795 french revolution napoleonic wars f. f. benvenuti french revolution france None


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