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1969rif. 39175Oxford Clarendon Press. Very Good in Good dust jacket. Hardcover. Volumes 1 has scholar's name to inner cover J. B. Clinard. Pages tanned. Mild rounding to corners. DJ has foxing and chpping and tears. VG/Good. Vol 2: 1 corner bumped. Scholar's name to ffep Carolyn Dewald. A few tears to DJ with some loss. VG/Good. Vol 3: Scholar's name to ffep Carolyn Dewald. DJ has tears with some loss. VG/Good. Vol 4: Scholar's name to ffep Carolyn Dewald. DJ has browning chipping and a few tears. NF/Good. Vol 5: pencilling to a few pages. Pages browned. DJ is price-clipped. DJ spine is sunned. Minor edgewear to DJ. VG/VG; V. 1: 1950 480 pgs. ISBN: 0198141262; V. 2: 1966 edition 436 pgs ISBN: 0198140037; V. 3: 1966 edition pages 437-748. V. 4: 1970 edition 502 pgs ISBN: 0198141785; V. 5: 1981 edition 502 pgs. ISBN: 019814198X.; 5 Volume Set COMPLETE; 1-5 . 1969. Oxford Clarendon Press hardcover
1927rif. 208311927. Photo album documenting a multi country group यातà¥à¤°à¤¾ in 1927 records interwar travel across southern Europe and the eastern Mediterranean including regions under colonial administration and recent political transition. The album follows a group of travelers moving from France through Italy Greece Turkey British administered Palestine and Egypt capturing urban landmarks archaeological sites and local populations encountered along the route. The sequence provides visual evidence of tourism infrastructure mobility and cross cultural observation during a period when former imperial territories such as Constantinople were undergoing redefinition following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire and the establishment of modern nation states. Album contains 93 black and white silver gelatin photographs and four real photo postcards with images ranging approximately from 2.5 x 4 inches to 3.5 x 5.5 inches and one larger group photograph measuring about 9 x 7 inches. Photographs are mounted on black paper boards with handwritten captions in white pencil and interleaved tissue guards; string bound in patterned cloth boards. The album opens in Avignon with views of St. Pierre's Church and the Palais des Papes then continues through Italy with scenes of Naples and Pompeii as well as shipboard images captioned S.S. Adriatic. Subsequent sections include Athens with views of the Parthenon followed by Constantinople where four postcards depict the harbor the Sultan Ahmed Mosque and the Hagia Sophia shortly after the end of the Ottoman Empire. In British Mandate Palestine images show street scenes in Nazareth and Jerusalem including sites along the River Jordan the Western Wall and the Garden of Gethsemane alongside a captioned portrait labeled "A Jewish Maiden." The album concludes in Egypt with extensive views of archaeological and urban sites at Thebes Memphis Cairo and Luxor including the Obelisk of Hatshepsut Edfu Temple the tomb of Amenhotep II the Colossi of Memnon and the pyramids and Great Sphinx at Giza where the final group portrait shows the travelers posed on camels. Produced during the interwar period the album reflects expanding international tourism networks alongside ongoing European influence in the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. The juxtaposition of ancient sites modern transport and local populations situates the material within broader histories of archaeology empire and travel culture in the early twentieth century. Light general wear to album and mounts; images well preserved with clear captions; overall very good condition. unknown
2001rif. 44915Oxford Clarendon Press. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. Hardcover. Lower corners of Vol 3 a bit bumped. Dustjackets are protected in plastic sleeves.; 3 Volume Complete Set. Sandpiper reprint.; Oxford University Press Academic Monograph Reprints; 1-3; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 2136 pages; A documented study of the main aspects of Alexandrian life in the Ptolemaic period. An attempt to provide a documented account of selected but associated aspects both of the city as a social unit - its topography its civic organisation and constitutional history its commerce and its cults - and of its achievement in science learning and literature . 2001. 0198142781 . Oxford Clarendon Press hardcover
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2009rif. 10136Adolf M. Hakkert. Near Fine. Paperback. Vol. 1: fine Vol. 2: light bumping to upper corners. Vol 3: very light soiling to spine. Light wear to one corner; vol. 4: light chip to top of spine else fine. Vol. 5: small chip to base of spine. Else fine. Set appears unread. Volumes range from VG to Fine.; Publishing years 2008-2009. Isbns: 9025612359 9025612369 9025612423 9025612474 & 9789025612528; 5 Volume Set COMPLETE. Supplementi Di Lexis; 2439 pages . 2009. Adolf M. Hakkert paperback
1953rif. 039720Princeton NJ: American School of Classical Studies / Princeton U.P. 1953 Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Gennadeion Monographs IV ". it is a description of sixteen of the larger medieval fortresses of the Peloponnese occupied by the Venetians during the period 1685-1715 and drawn by their engineers around the year 1700." Based on the discovery of a portfolio of the plans discovered in Venice in 1938. "This book is an attempt to gather together the historical resources relative to the castles figuring in the collection and to present the results of my archaeological investigation illustrated by early traveller's descriptions by photographs of my own . I have arranged the fortresses in the order as they fell to the armies of the Holy League in the campaigns of 1685-1792 . In each chapter the fortress' history is recapitulated from its earliest known beginnings to its last military engagement followed by an analysis of its architecture." Masterly mammoth and not yet superseded this is a rare and classic work covering aspects of Greek history little studied or appreciated. 274p. XXXXII plates. Illus maps chronology bibliography index Condition : Fine NOTE : VERY heavy 2.3 KG and oversized volume 32 x 24 x2.5 cm . American School of Classical Studies / Princeton U.P. hardcover
1971rif. S7089A History of the Greek Nation 17 VOLS. ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ Î•Î›Î›Î—ÎΙΚΟΥ ΕΘÎΟΥΣ τόμοι 17 In Greek; hard coverjacket 24X30 cm 8800 pp. 4000 images. CONTENTS: TOMOΣ A - ΠΡΟΪΣΤΟΡΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΠΡΩΤΟΪΣΤΟΡΙΑ. The first volume opens with the natural and geographical framework of the Greek land the prehistory the Stone Age and the Brass Age. Additionally it includes an analysis of the two large civilisations the Minoan and the Mycenaean in all their expressions. TOMOΣ B - ΑΡΧΑΪΚΟΣ Î•Î›Î›Î—ÎΙΣΜΟΣ. From 1125 until 380 B.C. that the Greek world was undergoing its crystallisation along with the peak of the archaic civilization the volume examines the Religion Mythology Poetry Geometrical Art and Writing. The Persian wars are also analysed from the battle in Marathon up to the battle at the Thermopyles Salamis Plateaus. There is also a chapter on Cyprus during the archaic period. The volume concludes with extensive accounts of the Science and Philosophy the private life of Greeks and the Athletics. TOMOΙ Γ1 & Γ2 - ΚΛΑΣΣΙΚΟΣ Î•Î›Î›Î—ÎΙΣΜΟΣ. The volumes 3 and 4 narrate the brilliant Classical Era that was famous for its high cultural creativity and rich in significant political and war events. In Athens the democracy consolidates in the years of Pericles. The city reaches a unique economic political and cultural peak the highest in its history. The competition between Sparta and Athens will lead in a long and destructive war the Peloponnesian. Tragedy is a form that emerges also in that period History the art of Rhetoric is developed Science evolves and Philosophy reaches its peak with Plato and Aristotle. TOMOΣ Δ - ΜΕΓΑΣ Î‘Î›Î•ÎžÎ‘ÎΔΡΟΣ - ΕΛΛΗÎΙΣΤΙΚΟΙ ΧΡΟÎΟΙ. This volume begins on 336 B.C. with the emergence of Alexander the Great at the Macedonian throne and ends at 201 B.C. the date the Romans first landed in Greece. It narrates a long part of the Greek history truly significant that lasted three centuries and had a direct impact on the route of world history. TOMOΣ E - ΕΛΛΗÎΙΣΤΙΚΟΙ ΧΡΟÎΟΙ. Continues the narration of political and war events from 200 B.C. the starting date of the 2nd Macedonian war. The Romans invaded Greece with strong military forces and managed to become the regulators of its states until 146 BC that completed their ruling with the destruction of the Achaic Comradeship. TOMOΣ ΣΤ - ΕΛΛΗÎΙΣΜΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΡΩΜΗ. Deals with the history of the Greek people from their part by part subordination to the Roman ruling up until the building of Constantinople on 324 B.C. TOMOΣ Ζ - ΠΡΩΤΟΒΥΖΑÎΤΙÎΟΙ ΧΡΟÎΟΙ. Presents the history of the Byzantine Hellenism. The extensive introductory chapter presents the physiognomy and progressive stages of the whole Byzantine history. The period 324-642 that this volume deals with is most significant for Hellenism because during that time the historical conditions were created that allowed its political revival. TOMOΣ Η - ΜΕΣΟΒΥΖΑÎΤΙÎΟΙ ΧΡΟÎΟΙ. Covers the brightest period of Byzantium from 642 until 1071 A.D. It refers to the political developments of that heavily important period for the historical development of the Hellenism and the intellectual progresses. It simultaneously attempts a systematic overview of the life of the Hellenism in the areas where Hellenism constituted the main and decisive element. TOMOΣ Θ - ΜΕΣΟΒΥΖΑÎΤΙÎΟΙ KAI ΥΣΤΕΡΟΒΥΖΑÎΤΙÎΟΙ ΧΡΟÎΟΙ. Covers the last four centuries 1071-1453 of the Hellenic Christian State. The starting point is 1071 the year of the large defeat of the Byzantine army from the Seltzic Turks in Mantzikert of Armenia. 1453 will mean the end of the Byzantine Hellenism and also the birth of the new Hellenism that will develop mainly based on the intellectual progress inherited from the Byzantium. TOMOΙ Ι & ΙΑ - ΤΟΥΡΚΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ - ΛΑΤΙÎΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ. The volume I begins with the fall of Constantinople and continues to the end of the Cretan war when the Ottoman Turks completed their domination on the Hellenic state. Hellenism throughout the foreign domination preserved its sense of autonomy and unity. The next volume starts from 1669 until 1829. In this one and a half century Hellenism revived materially and intellectually. The volume extensively presents the Church the Communities the "Fanariotes" the economy all of which analysed by region but also the intellectual life of the Greeks the Art the daily life the popular songs the education and the Enlightment. TOMOΣ ΙΒ - Η Î•Î›Î›Î—ÎΙΚΗ ΕΠΑÎΑΣΤΑΣΗ. This volume is dedicated to the Greek revolution. It begins with the year 1821 and finishes at its termination on February 1830. Continues though also up to 1832 when the effects of the revolution were completed with the last diplomatic actions for the shaping of the Greek state. The Greek revolution was a historical epic and a triumph of liberty. TOMOΣ ΙΓ - ÎΕΩΤΕΡΟΣ ΕΛΛΗÎΙΣΜΟΣ ΑΠΟ 1833 ΕΩΣ 1881. The main subject of this volume is the historical period of the Newer Hellenism that begins on 1833 with the arrival of Othon in Greece and finishes on 1881 with the annexation of Thessaly and Arta to the Greek state. This period is characterised by many difficulties and problems. Many Greeks during that period were still living under the ruling of the Ottoman Empire. Many others lived at the independent Greek state or the Ionian islands or were emigrates in foreign countries. TOMOΣ ΙΔ - ÎΕΩΤΕΡΟΣ ΕΛΛΗÎΙΣΜΟΣ ΑΠΟ 1861 ΕΩΣ 1913. Deals with the historical period of the Newer Hellenism that begins on 1881 and finishes at 1913 with the annexation of Epirus Macedonia Crete and the islands of the Aegean after the positive for Greece outcome of the Balkan wars. TOMOΣ ΙΕ - ÎΕΩΤΕΡΟΣ ΕΛΛΗÎΙΣΜΟΣ ΑΠΟ 1913 ΕΩΣ 1941. The period 1913-1941 that is analysed in this volume was extremely critical for Hellenism. During this period Greece participated in two world wars in both of which its participation was significant especially in World War II. This volume also includes a detailed account of the tragedy of Asia Minor destruction. TOMOΣ ΙΣΤ - ΣΥΓΧΡΟÎΟΣ ΕΛΛΗÎΙΣΜΟΣ ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 1941 ΕΩΣ ΤΟ ΤΕΛΟΣ ΤΟΥ Î‘Î™Î©ÎΑ. Deals with the historical lucky events of the Newer Hellenism from the battle of Crete 1941 until the dawn of the 21st century. It presents the period of the German occupation the dictatorship of 1967-74 the reestablishment of Democracy the Cyprian case and finally the intellectual life and culture in modern Greece. . . ============================================================== IMPORTANT: The price does NOT include the shipping cost which depends on actual weight and destination. 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1634rif. 000251Paris: Mathurini Du Puis 1634. First Edition. . Hardcover. See Description. 4to. pp. 14 853 19 126. Title in red and black with small crown vignette. Text is in Greek with Latin translation on opposite page. Bound in full red morocco perhaps later 17th century with spine gilt in 6 compartments - rubbed chipped. Hinges and spine caps restored; careful repair to corner tips of front cover. All edges gilt. Pages contain minor scattered foxing and age toning. Inscription written in an old hand on verso of front blank. First printed edition of the "Excerpta Peiresciana" manuscript or "De Virtutuibus et Vitiis" part of a large Byzantine anthology of excerpts which were gathered from earlier Greek historical works and compiled under the direction of the emperor Constantine Porphyrogenitus 905-959 c.e. The collection was arranged in 53 sections 4 of which are extant - 1. "De Legationibus" 2. "De Virtutibus et Vitiis" 3. "De Sententiis" 4. "De Insidiis." In 1582 Fulvius Ursini published "De Legationibus." Additions were later published by Hoeschel 1603. See Sandy's p.397. In 1634 Henri de Valesius Valois1603-1676 a respected Greek scholar and translator published "De Virtutibus et Vitiis" here listed from a Cyprus manuscript in the possession of M. Peiresc Excerpta Peiresciana. The excerpts include selections from Polybius Diodorus Siculus Nicolas Damascene Dionysius Halicarnassus Appianus and John of Antioch. The excerpts from Polybius's "History" are considered to be the most important as they form an integral part of what we know about the fragmentary sections of this work. Schweiger I p. 84; Potthast I p. 348; Brunet IV 792; Graesse V p. 395. Mathurini Du Puis hardcover
rif. 66244Wien Vienna: K.K. Militär Geoggraphischen Institute 1887. Original large colour-lithographed map 115 x 110 prepared and published by the Imperial and Royal Military Geographical Institute in Vienna dissected into 42 panels and laid onto linen folding down between marbled endpapers into publisher's original blue cloth slipcase; Forster Groom & Co.'s labels to slipcase and verso. Some wear and damp to slipcase map itself in very good condition. Shows Greece and the Balkans including Albania Montenegro Kosovo North Macedonia Bulgaria Serbia Bosnia and Herzegovina etc. Wien [Vienna]: K.K. Militär Geoggraphischen Institute, 1887. hardcover
rif. 122944Athens: Miletos 2007. Brand new. A reprint of the french edition three hard cover volumes 32X47 cm 1150 pp. The whole set is contained in a luxury box which is supplemented with one more volume 25 cm 473 pp. containing a translation in greek by B. Lykoudis. =========================================================== IMPORTANT: The shipping cost in not included in the price. You will have to approve it at confirmation of the order. Miletos hardcover
1940rif. 73651Athenai: Typois 'Graphikai Technai' 1940. First edition 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" pp. 116; text in modern Greek throughout; portrait frontispiece; original ivory wrappers printed in blue and red; light soiling but generally very good sound and clean. Presentation copy inscribed by Prince Peter on the title page and dated 1941. This is his first book and OCLC lists no others. Prince Peter of Greece and Denmark 1908-1980 "was a Greek prince soldier and anthropologist specializing in Tibetan culture and polyandry. With his wife Irina Aleksandrovna Ovtchinnikova Prince Peter embarked on a voyage to Asia in September 1937. The party passed through Syria and Persia before reaching British India in search of a tribe that Peter could study. They arrived in what is now Pakistan in early 1938 and Peter conducted research in the regions of Lahore Kulu Leh and Srinagar . Wishing to avoid the Himalayan winter they moved to South India and spent time with the Toda people. They visited the Nilgiris district Madras Kalimpong and finally Ceylon. Throughout the entire journey Peter focused his attention on the study of polyandry" Wikipedia. Princeton only in OCLC. Typois 'Graphikai Technai' unknown
rif. PD92Oblong Quarto ca. 29.5 x 21.5 cm or 11 ¾ x 8 ½ in. 24 cardstock leaves four blank. 173 gelatin silver photographs ca. 8.5 x 6 cm 3 ¼ x 2 ¼ in 155 mounted in windows and 18 loosely inserted. Most images with period French pencil captions on mounts; period French pencil captions on verso of some loosely inserted images. Period red quarter sheep album; gold moire endpapers; binder’s paper label on upper right corner of inner front cover. Mounts mildly age-toned; seven windows with captions but no photos; a few photos mildly faded or with silvering one image with small corner tear but overall a very good album of interesting photos. A collection of 173 original photographs showing Greece and Turkey taken on a tour of the Mediterranean around 1910. The majority of the album is of Greece with over 80 photographs. They show archeological and historical sites of Greece such as the Acropolis the Parthenon the Erectheion the Theatre of Dionysus the Propylaia the Odeon of Herodes Atticus the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens the Temple of Hera in Olympia the Temple of Apollo in Delphi the Theatre of Epidaurus the island of Delos Knossos in Crete the Peribleptos Monastery in Mystras and the Meteora Monasteries. Other photographs of Greece show the Royal Palace the neighbourhood of Kerameikos and the Church of Panagia Kapnikarea in Athens. Also included are street scenes of Sparta and Athens they show portraits of locals and snapshots of city life. One photograph is of a herd of sheep and goats being led through a street. Photographs of Turkey show areas surrounding the Golden Horn and Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul and views of Smyrna Izmir. Other locations included in the album are France and Italy along the Mediterranean coast. The photographs show the HMS Niger later sunk by Germans in WWI docked in Marseilles; Cap Corse of Corsica off the coast of France; and Naples. Overall an interesting collection showing Greece Turkey and other places along the Mediterranean during the early 20th century. unknown
1844rif. 90951En Athenais: Ek tou Vasilikou typographeiou 1844. Hardcover. Very Good. 7 1 2 738p. Contemporary 1/4 leather with tiny leather corners. 22 cm. Cover moderately scuffed and rubbed. Small surface chip along top of front cover. Light staining on upper portion of last sixty leaves. All edges gilt. Greek text. The printed record of the Greek National Assembly of 1843 convened after the Third of September revolution of 1843 which produced the first Greek constitution. The minutes begin on Sept. 3 1843 and end on March 18 1844. The constitution formally established a constitutional monarchy. King Otto remained on the throne until he was deposed in 1862. One feature of the 1844 constitution progressive at the time was that it called for universal male suffrage. OCLC locates 3 copies in the United States Harvard Univ. of Cincinnati and Cal. State at Sacramento. Ek tou Vasilikou typographeiou hardcover
1972rif. 63236XI Convegno Di Studi Sulla Magna Grecia; Et Al. As New. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request – – IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE CLEAN UNMARKED AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - - Text in German. 114 pp. With 35 ills. 30 x 21 cm. -- with a bonus offer-- . 1972. XI Convegno Di Studi Sulla Magna Grecia; Et Al paperback
rif. Z1-C-067-04317Hogrefe & Huber Pub. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library so some stamps and wear but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. Hogrefe & Huber Pub unknown
1933rif. ZB1310769Societa Magna Grecia Roma 1933. 216 pp. paperback covers foxed spine worn else text clean and binding tight. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request. Societa Magna Grecia, Roma paperback
1824rif. 027252London: Richard Priestley 1824. 2nd Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Maps and Plates. Xv 409; Iii 341; Iii 392 Pp With Half Titles In Volumes 2 And 3. A Complete Set In Original Brown Cloth Spines Over Gray Boards With Original Paper Spine Labels 4.7 Cm Tall Volume Numbers In Arabic Numerals Also Known With Taller Spine Labels With Roman Numerals Priority Unknown. Taylor's Corrected Second Edition Adding His Notes Which Were Omitted From The First Printing. Worn With Some Fraying At Corners Volume 1 With Cracked Front Joint Along Which Is A 2 1/2" X 1/4" Loss Of Spine Cloth Not Affecting The Labels. Bookplates Of Francis Davies Of Pershore With Rampant Lion And Motto "Lucem Spero" No Other Names Or Marks. Per Wikipedia General Sir Francis John Davies Kcb Kcmg Kcvo 1864 - 1948 Was A Senior British Army Officer Who Commanded The 8Th Division During The First World War. Davies Was Born In London The Son Of Lieutenant General Henry Fanshawe Davies And His Wife Ellen Christine Alexandra Hankey. His Grandfather Was General Francis John Davies Brother And Heir Of Thomas Henry Hastings Davies Mp For Worcester And His Great-Grandfather Was Admiral Of The Fleet Sir Thomas Byam Martin. The Family Seat Was Elmley Castle Pershore Worcestershire. His Younger Brother Was Major General Henry Rodolph Davies. He Was Educated At Eton College. In October 1899 He Served As A Daag Responsible For Intelligence At Army Headquarters In South Africa And As Acting Commissioner Of Police For Johannesburg In 1900. In 1902 He Was Temporarily Employed In The Intelligence Department Until He Became Deputy Assistant Quartermaster General Daqmg At The War Office On 7 September 1902. Two Years Later He Was Appointed Assistant Director Of Military Operations In 1904 He Was Made General Officer Commanding Goc Of The 1St Guards Brigade. He Then Took Over As Brigadier General General Staff Bggs Of Aldershot Command. He Was Promoted To Major General In May 1913 And In October Of That Year Became Director Of Staff Duties At The War Office. In October 1914 Davies Was Appointed As Goc Of The 8Th Division. The Division Along With Its Goc Was Soon Sent To The Western Front. Towards The End Of July Davies Was Posted Away From The Fighting In France And Belgium To Take Over The Command Of Viii Corps Then Heavily Engaged In The Gallipoli Campaign. Davies Promoted To The Temporary Rank Of Lieutenant-General30 Took Over As Its Goc On 8 August . He Brought With Valuable Combat Experience And It Is Said " Over The Five Months Of His Tenure His Ideas And Energy Were The Catalyst For A Myriad Of Tactical And Systematic Improvements Which Greatly Improved The Fighting Efficiency Of His Force Allowing His Troops To Achieve Tactical Superiority Over The Enemy Facing Them". In The Aftermath Of The Evacuation Of British And Allied Forces From Gallipoli In January 1916 Davies Was Moved On To Being Goc Of Ix Corps. Davies Was In Command Only Until June When He Returned To The United Kingdom To Serve As Military Secretary At The War Office. He Held This Post Until After The End Of The War.His Rank Of Lieutenant General Became Substantive In January 1917. Later That Year Davies Was Appointed General Officer Commanding-In-Chief Goc-In-C Of Scottish Command In June 1919. After Being Promoted To The Rank Of Full General In July 1921And After Serving As Lieutenant Of The Tower Of London Which He Had Been Appointed To In June 192335 He Retired From The Army In April 1926. He Had Been Appointed An Aide-De-Camp General To King George V In April 1922. Richard Priestley hardcover
1854rif. 1274641854. GROTE George. A History of Greece; from the Earliest Period to the Close of the Generation Contemporary with Alexander the Great. London: John Murray 1851-57. Twelve volumes. Octavo early three-quarter green morocco gilt raised bands top edges gilt uncut. $3500.Early mixed edition of GroteÕs celebrated history of Greece illustrated with a large folding map of Greece and 25 engraved maps and plans 16 folding handsomely bound by Morrell.A banker member of Parliament staunch social reformer and one of the founders of the University of London Grote was among the first to attempt to write a comprehensive work on Greece's political and intellectual heritage. His History extends from the mythical beginnings of Greek culture and legend to the reign of Alexander the Great. ""The work of a masterÉ The political lessons and ethical judgments so characteristic of the History render it the most instructive of histories"" DNB. Grote ""incontestably won for himself the title not merely of a historian but of the historian of Greece"" Allibone I:747. Grote's History ""is notable for its accurate geographical details for the spirit and vigor of its passages descriptive of martial exploits and above all for its obvious purpose of showing the elevating and inspiring influence of freedom upon human activityÉ Each chapter is in a way a monograph in itself and the work as a whole is one of the greatest masterpieces of historical research that have ever been put forth"" Peck 753. Some folding maps heightened in color by hand. First published in 12 volumes in 1846-56. A mixed edition with volumes from the second third editions and fourth editions. Maps and text generally fine spines uniformly toned. A very handsome set. hardcover
1890rif. biblio1372This is truly one of the world's rare and valuable books: A first edition near fine copy of Mrs. Edmonds sketch of the 18th century Greek hero. Includes a laid-in series 3 of N.Y. Times 1897 stories of the Greek-Turkish War at that time. Photos on request. Longmans, Green, And Co. hardcover
