Geta Britannicus [with] Belgium Britannicum [2 works]

MUSGRAVE, William

Verlag: Iscæ Dunmoniorum : typis Philippi Bishop, sumtibus Phil. Yeo; veneunt etiam Londini, & in utraque academia,, 1716

Beschreibung

2 works bound in 2 vols as a set. Octavo. 20cm x 13cm. First vol., 1716, has engraved portrait of Musgrave facing title. 4 further plates of which 3 are folding. Vol 2, 1719, has folding map and 14 further folding plates. Various title pages throughout. The first volume collates complete, the second is complete, although it appears that a general title page is called for. Bound in full leather original early C18th calf, rebacked in uniform style with red and green labels, gilt lettering, raised bands. An attractive set. "Geta Britannicus" is a work written by William Musgrave, published in 1719. The full title of the book is "A commentary on the Roman history of Appian of Alexandria: with an English translation and notes, to which are added dissertations on the script, coins, and geography of the ancient Britains." The book is a commentary on the Roman historian Appian's work on Roman history, with a particular focus on the Roman conquest of Britain. Musgrave provides an English translation of Appian's work and adds extensive notes on the text, discussing issues such as the authenticity of certain historical events and the accuracy of Appian's account of the British Isles. In addition to the commentary, Musgrave includes dissertations on the script, coins, and geography of ancient Britain, drawing on his extensive collection of coins and other artifacts. "Geta Britannicus" is considered a significant work in the field of classical studies and is still studied by scholars today. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1601649744339

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Titel: Geta Britannicus [with] Belgium Britannicum ...

Verlag: Iscæ Dunmoniorum : typis Philippi Bishop, sumtibus Phil. Yeo; veneunt etiam Londini, & in utraque academia,

Erscheinungsdatum: 1716

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: 1st Edition