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Introductory Lectures on Modern History Delivered in Lent Term, MDCCCXLII. With the Inaugural Lecture Delivered In December MDCCCXLI.
by Thomas Arnold
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
London: Longmans, Green, and Co, 1885. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". None. 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'. Prize label to the front pastedown, 'd. d. Jac. Edv. C. Welldon. A.M. Schol. Harrow. Magister.'. 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
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 675P9
- Title
- Introductory Lectures on Modern History Delivered in Lent Term, MDCCCXLII. With the Inaugural Lecture Delivered In December MDCCCXLI.
- Author
- Thomas Arnold
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Longmans, Green, and Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1885
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- harrow modern history lectures thomas arnold modern history napoleon
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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