The History of Charles XII, King of Sweden
Voltaire [Francois Marie Arouet
From Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
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AbeBooks Seller since 17 September 1998
From Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 17 September 1998
About this Item
Bound in fine diced leather, one of the best known histories by the famed French philosopher and author. A cautionary history of the career of the Swedish king, written to for "the benefit princes might derive . should this book ever fall into their hands" (p29). Translated from the French by John Joseph Stockdale by M. de Voltaire ; to which are prefixed anecdotes of Peter the Great . ; translated from the French by John Joseph Stockdale . 8vo, frontispiece portrait, iv, 483pp. Top of spine slightly chipped. Owner signature laid down at top corner title page, Orlton Cooper, otherwise bright and clean. OCLC: 1008272773. Seller Inventory # 24268
Bibliographic Details
Title: The History of Charles XII, King of Sweden
Publisher: Printed for J.J. Stockdale, No. 41, Pall-Mall, London
Publication Date: 1807
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very good condition
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