A Chronicle of the Kings of England. From the Time of the Romans Government, unto the Death of King James. Containing all Passages of State and Church, With all Other Observations Proper for a Chronicle

Richard Baker; Edward Phillips

Published by H. Sawbridge, London, 1684

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The eighth edition of this detailed history of the Kings and Queens of England, an interesting and important work of British history by Richard Baker. The eighth edition.Bound without the frontispiece and engraved title page.An important history chronicling the history of the Kings and Queens of England, from the time of the Roman governments, up to the death of King James I in 1625.This 1684 edition includes a continuation that concludes the reign of King Charles I, and the first thirteen years of King Charles II. The continuation is by Edward Phillips based on the lost papers of Sir Thomas Clarges, and provided a valuable resource for the events of 1658 to 1660 with the Restoration of the monarchy.Baker's work is an exhaustive history that details the development of the British monarchy, government, and church, a work that was very popular at the time though it is known to have some inaccuracies. Baker wrote this work whilst imprisoned after he was make responsible for the debts of his wife's family, being reduced to poverty and his properties being seized, upon which he took refuge in Fleet Prison.This edition includes a complete list of the Kings and Queens of England with their reigning years, catalogue of the Dukes, Marquisses, Earls, Viscounts, and Barons of England, and a list of the degrees and ranks of all men and women, from the King and Queen to gentlemen and gentlewomen.Edward Phillips was the nephew of John Milton. Rebound in a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards, with new endpapers. Externally, with wear and loss to the leather, heavier to the leather to the rear joint, with smaller loss to the front joint and spine. Some light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spotting. Bound without frontispiece and engraved title page.Title page has been repaired, adhered to an additional leaf to the verso, with chips to the gutter. Small ink inscription to the title page. The occasional ink annotation to the margins. Scorch mark to the top right hand corner of pages from page 303-416, the section on Queen Elizabeth, with loss of text to those pages, heavier loss to pages towards the middle, where at its worst it has resulted in loss of 4" x 4". Good Only. Seller Inventory # 817P13

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Title: A Chronicle of the Kings of England. From ...

Publisher: H. Sawbridge, London

Publication Date: 1684

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Good Only

Book Type: book