An Historical Survey of the Foreign Affairs of Great Britain, with a View to Explain the Causes of the Disasters of the Late and Present War

Gould Franics Leckie

Verlag: J. Bell, London, 1808

Beschreibung

The first edition of this early nineteenth century investigation into the economic impact of the Napoleonic wars - and the foreign affairs leading to it - on Great Britain. The first edition of historian and economist Gould Francis Leckie's early nineteenth century two part study of foreign affairs of Great Britain, and their impact on the economic state of Europe.Illustrated with a folding table to volume I.Published during the Napoleonic Wars, in his introduction Leckie discusses the 'precarious balance' of international powers 'which has cost us so much treasure to maintain'. Structured in a series of tracts, Leckie explains he will elucidate 'that we have not only the means of commanding respect, but also of gaining the confidence of other nations' if foreign affairs were conducted in a different manner. He frequently expresses dissatisfaction with the ministerial government of the country.With an errata leaf to the rear, and separate pagination to the two parts.These tracts, presented in chronological order as they were written, from 1806 to 1808, provide a fascinating insight into the unfolding events of the Napoleonic War era, and the economic concerns of the period. Rebound in quarter calf, with marbled paper covered boards, and endpapers renewed. Light fading to back strip, with a touch of rubbing to front joint. Internally, firmly bound. Chipping and minor losses to fore edge of title page. Pages a touch age toned to perimeters, with the odd spot. Tide marks to head of final nine leaves. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 812F34

Bibliografische Details

Titel: An Historical Survey of the Foreign Affairs ...

Verlag: J. Bell, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1808

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book