Paul Rapin Thoyras Nicholas Tindal (17 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the turbulent history of the Plantagenet dynasty in England, a period marked by power struggles, political intrigue, and dramatic shifts in the royal lineage. The author meticulously recounts the reigns of several monarchs, from Henry II to Henry VII, highlighting pivotal events and intricate relationships that shaped England's political landscape. The narrative unfolds with a focus on the ongoing conflict between the Houses of York and Lancaster, known as the Wars of the Roses. The book provides a captivating account of iconic figures such as Richard III and the Earl of Warwick, showcasing their ambitions, betrayals, and ultimate fates. Through detailed descriptions of battles, assassinations, and political machinations, the author paints a vivid picture of the brutal reality of 15th-century English history. The book explores themes of power, ambition, loyalty, and the fragility of human life. The author delves into the complexities of political alliances, the consequences of unchecked ambition, and the role of chance in shaping history. By examining the rise and fall of these powerful individuals, the book offers a profound meditation on the fickle nature of fortune and the ever-present struggle for dominance. This engrossing chronicle illuminates the power struggles that defined England's past and reveals the profound impact these events had on the nation's political and social fabric. 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.

, 798 pages, with all 4 folding maps, 8 genealogical tables and 44 other plates, (Books I-XV), pages 691-800 of later edition [1817] at the rear with 7 plates, continues from vol I (Books XVI-XVII), English translation from the French, 63 plates in total Third Edition and later edition , spine and corners amateurly repaired with reversed calf, tear to top of spine, boards scuffed, lacks frontispiece, hinges cracked thus covers loosely held, creasing and edge tears to some plates, occasional stains inside, book in fair condition , contemporary diced calf with reversed calf over corners and spine Folio Hardback ISBN:

Second Edition. Poor set in the original full worn aniline calf; wear and tear as with age. Some plates missing. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish. Provenance; from the library of James Whatman with the owner's bookplate. Physical description; 3 vols. ( vol. II, vol. IV and vol. IV: part II) : ill. ; 41 cm. Subjects; Great Britain History ; Early works to 1800. Genre; Illustrated. 6 Kg.

Second Edition. Poor set in the original full worn aniline calf; wear and tear as with age. Some plates missing. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish. Provenance; from the library of James Whatman with the owner's bookplate. Physical description; 3 vols. ( vol. II, vol. IV and vol. IV: part II) : ill. ; 41 cm. Subjects; Great Britain History ; Early works to 1800. Genre; Illustrated. 6 Kg.

First Edition. Poor set in the original quarter leather over worn boards; wear and tear as with age. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish. Physical description; 2 vols. : ill. ; 41 cm. Notes; Volumes not uniform: Vol. II published in 1784 coming from the seven volume set. Subjects; Great Britain History ; Early works to 1800. Genre; Illustrated. 4 Kg.

First Edition. Poor set in the original quarter leather over worn boards; wear and tear as with age. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish. Physical description; 2 vols. : ill. ; 41 cm. Notes; Volumes not uniform: Vol. II published in 1784 coming from the seven volume set. Subjects; Great Britain History ; Early works to 1800. Genre; Illustrated. 4 Kg.

A large an informative map of North America, showing California as an island. Mexico is seen extending northward into modern day America, whilst all parts to the north of that point are labelled "parts unknown". With a decorative rococo style title cartouche. The trade winds are shaded and the Spanish treasure routes are engraved. From Rapin's Continuation of Mr Rapin's History of England. Size: 400 x 520 mm. Copperplate engraving with later hand colour. Fair condition. Folding map, with a false top margin.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1761 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 555 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 555.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1731 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 508 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 508 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1728 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 566 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 566 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1726 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 502 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 502 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1732 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 667 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 667 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1747 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 496 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 496 Language: English.

Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image 13 1/2" x 28 1/4" Striking sea chart of the Mediterranean Sea with coastlines extensively labeled. Extends from the straits of Gibraltar to the Levant. Inset for the Road of Leghorn in the upper right corner, depicting the city of Livorno and surroundings. This map is in excellent condition, with no chips or tears. Minor toning to original centerfold, crease to upper left corner, and minimal scattered foxing. Richard William Seale (1732--1775) was a British engraver and cartographer in the Rococo tradition. While known best for his maps of England, he also contributed to many books, atlases, and magazines. Published in the English edition of Rapin's "History of England" (1724-27), translated from the French by Tindal.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1731. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 481, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 481.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1747. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 493, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 493.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1726. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 499, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 499.