William ROBERTSON
An historical disquisition concerning the knowledge which the ancients had of India, and the progress of trade with that country prior to the dicovery of the passage to it by the cape of good hope
T. Cadell Jun and W. Davis Strand • E. Balfour|London • edinburgh 1802|14.80 x 9.50 cm|relié
Fourth edition after the first edition published in 1791.
Contemporary full sheep binding. Smooth spine richly decorated, a repeated tool in 4 compartments featuring arms, a shield and a helmet. Double fillet border on the boards. One black and one red title label.
This is the last historical work by the celebrated Scottish historian William Robertson, pastor of the Presbyterian church and dean of Edinburgh University. The author examines closely Indian civilization and its current functioning as well as its entry into the colonial empire. There is an interesting chapter on silk production and trade.
2 corners slightly bumped.
Contemporary full sheep binding. Smooth spine richly decorated, a repeated tool in 4 compartments featuring arms, a shield and a helmet. Double fillet border on the boards. One black and one red title label.
This is the last historical work by the celebrated Scottish historian William Robertson, pastor of the Presbyterian church and dean of Edinburgh University. The author examines closely Indian civilization and its current functioning as well as its entry into the colonial empire. There is an interesting chapter on silk production and trade.
2 corners slightly bumped.
€350