Description: The History of Ancient Greece, its Colonies and Conquests from the Earliest Accounts Till the Division of the Macedonian Empire in the East: Including the History of Literature, Philosophy, and the Fine Arts. By John Gillies and printed in Philadelphia by Thomas Wardle. 1831, 492 pp, 9” x 6”, 8vo, hardcover full leather. In good condition, with assorted staining, rubbing, and inscription remnants to boards. Light loss to title label on spine. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Some staining to pages, primarily at rear. Includes frontispiece foldout of Grecian colonies and conquests in Asia Minor, with light rubbing and wear along edges and folds. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on Ancient Greek history by Scottish historian John Gillies (1747-1836). The piece contains a strong bias in favor of monarchy, and criticizes democratic principles evident in parts of Greece throughout its ancient history. COLC1831ABDB-0324-aj1183
Price: 100 USD
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Language: English
Author: John Gillies
Region: North America
Publisher: Thomas Wardle
Topic: Historical
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1831
