The History of the Reformation and Other Ecclesiastical Transactions In and About the Low-Countries, From the Beginning of the Eighth Century, Down to the Famous Synod of Dort, inclusive. In which all the Revolutions that happen'd in Church and State, on Account of the Divisions between The Protestants and Papists, The Arminians and Calvinists, Are fairly and fully represented by the Reverend and learned Mr. Gerard Brandt, late professor of divinity, and minister to the Protestant Remonstrants at Amsterdam. Faithfully translated from the original Low-Dutch (First English Edition)

Gerard Brandt (Author); [John Chamberlayne, Translator]

Published by Printed by T. Wood, for John Childe, at the White-Hart at the West End of St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1721

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Volumes II, III, and IV ONLY from a four-volume set. This first English edition was translated into English from the original Low-Dutch by John Chamberlayne. A comprehensive account of religious and political upheaval in the Low Countries (Netherlands/Belgium) from the 8th century to the Synod of Dort (1618-19), detailing the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants, and the intense Calvinist/Arminian debates (Remonstrants vs. Contra-Remonstrants) over predestination, showing how these theological clashes drove state and church revolutions. It's a detailed narrative from a Remonstrant (Arminian) perspective, aiming to provide a balanced view of the era's religious and civil turmoil. In essence, it's a multi-volume history chronicling the birth and development of Protestantism in the Low Countries and the bitter doctrinal wars, particularly Arminianism's struggle against strict Calvinism, culminating in the national decisions at Dort. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Gerard Brandt (1626?1685) was a prominent Dutch preacher, historian, and man of letters during the Dutch Golden Age. Born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, he is best known for his monumental four-volume History of the Reformation and Other Ecclesiastical Transactions in and about the Low-Countries, a vital source for understanding the religious conflicts between Arminians and Calvinists. He also authored a definitive biography of the famous Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter (1687).ABOUT THIS SET: Contemporary, very large bindings, this listing includes Volumes II, III & IV from the complete four-volume set -- please note that Volume I is NOT present. Bound in matching full brown leather, likely sheepskin, covers are plain. Hubbed spines bear six raised bands. Volume II still has one dark burgundy leather label stamped in gilt lettering. Leather spine labels on Volumes III and IV are missing, but blind stamped lettering is visible. All three title pages are printed in red and black ink with small engraving at the foot. Large, intricate portraiture engravings occasionally throughout all three volumes in black and white. These very large quartos measure 16.75 inches tall x 10.75 inches wide and vary in thickness from 1.5 inches to 2 inches. This large-sized binding is rare in quarto -- books are rectangular and chain lines do run vertically, (rather than the common horizontal lines in quarto), yet the gatherings/signatures are distinctly 4 leaves (8 pages). On a shelf, these three volumes span 6 inches. ESTC#: T146489. VOLUME II: Printed by T. Wood, for John Childe, at the White-Hart at the West End of St. Paul's Church-Yard. 1721. Contains five portrait plate engravings. Indexed. xiv, 590 pp. Front board is detached yet present. Back hinge is cracked and starting, yet gently still attached.VOLUME III: Printed by T. Wood, for John Nicks, at the White-Hart at the West End of St. Paul's Church-Yard. 1722. Contains two portrait plate engravings. Indexed. iv, 492 pp. Front board is detached yet present. Back hinge is cracked and starting, yet gently still attached.VOLUME IV: Printed by T. Wood, for John Nicks, at the White-Hart at the West-End of St. Paul's Church-Yard. 1723. Contains three portrait plate engravings. Indexed. 553 pp. Both the front and rear boards have detached, yet are both present. OVERALL CONDITION: All three volumes are good only, as boards are detached as noted above, respectively. Significant external rubbing and stripping / scratching of leather with several endpapers loose or detached yet present. Only one of six leather spine labels remain. Even so the textblocks are quite bright and well preserved with bold, highly legible text and only occasional foxing or discoloration. Previous owner's antiquarian bookplate affixed to the front pastedowns. Completely unmarked except for pencil notations on the front flyleaves. Collated and pagination is complete across all three volumes. Engravings are stunning. A fascinating, wonderful set.PLEASE NOTE: Due to the size and w.

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• Title: The History of the Reformation and Other Ecclesiastical Transactions In and About the Low-Countries, From the Beginning of the Eighth Century, Down to the Famous Synod of Dort, inclusive. In which all the Revolutions that happen'd in Church and State, on Account of the Divisions between The Protestants and Papists, The Arminians and Calvinists, Are fairly and fully represented by the Reverend and learned Mr. Gerard Brandt, late professor of divinity, and minister to the Protestant Remonstrants ...
• Publisher: Printed by T. Wood, for John Childe, at the White-Hart at the West End of St. Paul's Church-Yard
• Publication Date: 1721
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First English Edition.
• Condition: Good
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