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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Italy from the 8th to the 11th century, a period of significant political and religious change. The author explores the complex relationship between the papacy and the Holy Roman Empire, examining how the rise of the papacy shaped the political landscape of Italy and beyond. The book also delves into the broader context of the period, including the rise of Islam and the impact of the barbarian invasions. By examining original source material, the author provides a rich and nuanced account of this tumultuous period, shedding light on the origins and development of key institutions and ideas that continue to shape the world today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Leather. Condition: Very Good. 42 volume set bound in full leather bindings. Previous owner's book plate to front paste downs. Sewn in markers, marbled edges. Foldouts and illustrations. oversized and overweight additional shipping will apply. E67 & F66 Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair to Good. 1st Edition. Single volume bound in publishers coarse cloth-covered boards with paper spine labels, somewhat soiled and rubbed, spine labels barely legible; 470 pages, edges untrimmed, binding reasonably tight, moderate foxing throughout, some mild dampstaining, some dustiness; This volume contains histories of Algeria, Tunis, Tripoli and Malta; remainder paper from older publications used as pastedowns, late 18th century book label of "John Harry, of M. Hagerstown" on each front pastedown. NOTE: If you are not familiar with this Universal History, please note that the text was written continuously as Chapters of different subjects, but the volumes were delineated so as to be of approximately the same length [number of pages]. Thus the history of a particular region my overlap into other volumes, either at the beginning or at the end.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair to Good. 1st Edition. Single volume bound in publishers coarse cloth-covered boards with paper spine labels, somewhat soiled and rubbed, spine labels barely legible; 468 pages, edges untrimmed, binding reasonably tight, moderate foxing throughout, some mild dampstaining, some dustiness; This volume contains history of Spain [continued]; remainder paper from older publications used as pastedowns, late 18th century book label of "John Harry, of M. Hagerstown" on each front pastedown. NOTE: If you are not familiar with this Universal History, please note that the text was written continuously as Chapters of different subjects, but the volumes were delineated so as to be of approximately the same length [number of pages]. Thus the history of a particular region my overlap into other volumes, either at the beginning or at the end.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair to Good. 1st Edition. Single volume bound in publishers coarse cloth-covered boards with paper spine labels, somewhat soiled and rubbed, spine labels barely legible; 503 pages, edges untrimmed, binding reasonably tight, moderate foxing throughout, some mild dampstaining, some dustiness; This volume contains history of France [continued]; remainder paper from older publications used as pastedowns, late 18th century book label of "John Harry, of M. Hagerstown" on each front pastedown. NOTE: If you are not familiar with this Universal History, please note that the text was written continuously as Chapters of different subjects, but the volumes were delineated so as to be of approximately the same length [number of pages]. Thus the history of a particular region my overlap into other volumes, either at the beginning or at the end.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Chapter headings are: From the earliest Times, to the Reduction of the Picts, by Kenneth Mac Alpin; From the Death of Kenneth Mac Alpin, to the Death of Alexander III; From the Death of Alexander III, to the Death of the Regent Duke of Albany; From the Death of the Duke of Abany, to the Death of James V; From the Death of James V to the Accession of James VI to the crown of England; From the Accession of James to the Crown of England, to the Restoration; From the Restoration, to the Union of the two Kingdoms. Full leather binding, covers are marked and rubbed with a piece of leather missing from the spine, bumped corners, sound binding, clean pages. No dust jacket, as published. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 53313120073. All our books are sent by tracked mail.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair to Good. 1st Edition. Two volumes bound in publishers coarse cloth-covered boards with paper spine labels, somewhat soiled and rubbed, spine labels barely legible; 476 and 472 pages, edges untrimmed, binding reasonably tight, moderate foxing throughout, some mild dampstaining, some dustiness; These 2 volumes contain History of the Othman Empire and Dispersion of the Jews, and the History of Africa, Egypt, and the African Isslands; remainder paper from older publications used as pastedowns, late 18th century book label of "John Harry, of M. Hagerstown" on each front pastedown. NOTE: If you are not familiar with this Universal History, please note that the text was written continuously as Chapters of different subjects, but the volumes were delineated so as to be of approximately the same length [number of pages]. Thus the history of a particular region my overlap into other volumes, either at the beginning or at the end.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair to Good. 1st Edition. Bound in publishers coarse cloth-covered boards with paper spine labels, somewhat soiled and rubbed, spine labels barely legible; 478, 491 and 480 pages, edges untrimmed, binding reasonably tight, moderate foxing throughout, some mild dampstaining, some dustiness; Life of Mohammed and History of Arabs complete is these 3 volumes, as well as General History and Origins of the Turks, and History of the Seljuks of Iran.; remainder paper from older publications used as pastedowns, late 18th century book label of "John Harry, of M. Hagerstown" on each front pastedown. NOTE: If you are not familiar with this Universal History, please note that the text was written continuously as Chapters of different subjects, but the volumes were delineated so as to be of approximately the same length [number of pages]. Thus the history of a particular region my overlap into other volumes, either at the beginning or at the end.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. [Edition undetermined; perhaps 2nd.]. Forty octavo volumes in original half leather and marbled board bindings. Volumes 1-36, 38, 39, 41 & 42 [of an unknown quantity; most likely 42, 60 or 65]. Folded plate of text in v. 25. An impressive early World History, scholarly and comprehensive in scope. Scarce. Many sources cited and from which the work's compilations are translated or drawn, would imply that they may appear here in English for the first time. Numerous complete single volumes, many segmented volumes, on the History of the Arabs [Arabian Peninsula], Turks, Seljuks, Persia, Mongol Empire, [Asia], Egypt, the Jewish Diaspora, Germany, imperial cities, Russia, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Roman Empire, France, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Africa, Asia, Canada, England, Mexico, Peru, Chile (Early Americas), etc. Numerous topical sidenotes to wide margins, as well as bibliographical footnotes to each page. A very detailed compilation and interpretive account. Volumes 41 & 42 are supplements. Small label of I. Wilson, Bookbinder Macclesfield to front paste-downs. Articles by George Sale and others. Attributed authors and translators include Sale, George (1697?-1736); Psalmanazar, George (1679?-1763); Bower, Archibald (1686-1766); Shelvocke, George (-1760); Campbell, John (d. 1708-1775[?]); Swinton, John,; d. 1703-1777. Chronologies, Timelines. Early World History History. World History. Historiography; Imperialism. Historical Works in English, 18th Century. **A large, heavy set. Additional shipping charges may apply. Please inquire.**. Overall very good to about very good with minor wear and rubbing to exteriors, resulting in mildly chafed marbled paper-backed boards to most volumes. Leather cracking at joint folds to a handful of volumes, a few minor glue repairs. Bindings solid and tight. Leaves clean. No foxing. Approximately half of volumes have a minor flaw such a small (less than an inch or so) hairline crack at spine fold or a minor chip to spine head or bottom. All in all, a sold if incomplete set.