Histoire de L'Etablissement, des Progres, et de la Decadence du Christianisme dans l'Empire du Japon. Ou l'on voit les differentes revolutions qui ont agite cette Monarchie pendant plus d'un fiecle - Volume (Tome) 2 Only

Charlevoix, Pierre Francois Xavier De

Published by A. Rouen, Chez Pierre le Boucher, Paris, 1715

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Volume (tome) 2 from the three volume First Edition set, 18mo (4 x 6 1/2 in), text in French, calf with gilt lettered and decorated spine, "Table des Matieres" + 398 numbered pages. The "Table des Matieres" is 33 pages (unpaginated) and is followed by a one page "Errata." A Roman Catholic history of Japan. In addition to the establishment and progress of the Catholic Church in Japan, this work includes comments on the manners, customs, and dress of the Japanese as well as the topography, natural history and political situation of the country. This volume includes the history of the missions in Japan from 1575-1602. It also includes an account of the martyrdom of St. Paul Miki and companions. ~ Condition. The book is in Good condition. The covers are scuffed and edges scraped, particularily the corners. Heavy foxing at the preliminaries but light after that. The binding is tight. Seller Inventory # 1715070246

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Title: Histoire de L'Etablissement, des Progres, et...

Publisher: A. Rouen, Chez Pierre le Boucher, Paris

Publication Date: 1715

Condition: Good