The History of the Reign of Philip The Third King of Spain

Robert Watson; William Thomson

Verlag: G.G.J and J Robinson, London, 1793

Beschreibung

The third edition of this eighteenth century historical work. Complete in two volumes. This is the complete work of this history, with the original four books by Robert Watson and the continuation of two books by William Thomson. Watson's work was first published in 1777 with Thomson's continuation completing the work first issued in 1783. Robert Watson was a Scottish minister and academic. He was Principal of St Salvator's College in St Andrews. Horace Walpole praised his work as a historian and in particular his historical work on Philip II. William Thomson was also a Scottish minister, historian and miscellaneous writer. His bibliography is extensive with many historical and travel works. His reputation as a writer was made with this continuation of Watson's work on Philip III. Philip III of Spain was king of both Spain and Portugal. He was a Hapsburg and had a largely negative political reputation abroad. He ruled the Spanish Empire at its height and brought Spain into the Thirty Years' War. In full calf bindings. Externally, very smart with some minor rubbing to the head and tail of spine as well as to raised bands. Some minor rubbing to joints also. Bookplate of John Colby with the Colby family crest to front pastedown of both volumes. Internally, both volumes are firmly bound. Small section from the top margin of both title pages removed neatly, possibly to remove a prior owner's signature. Pages are generally bright with some slight age toning to edges and the odd spot throughout. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LTH3-C-24

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The History of the Reign of Philip The Third...

Verlag: G.G.J and J Robinson, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1793

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Art des Buches: book