G. Grote - Histoire de la Grece (..) -
Monumental work published between and on the history of Greece by English historian George Grote ().The work was first published in England from to and was very successful, so much so that it was translated into French and German. This is the most comprehensive study published at the time that analyses the history of Greece from the mythology until the end of the generation of Alexander the Great. Many Greek quotes in the text. Various parts dedicated to Sicily and Italy. The work for sale is complete of 19 volumes but some pages are missing in volume VII and XIX (in volume VII the first 208 pages are missing; in volume XIX missing pages from 135 until the end). Inside there are 9 maps of which a large folded one showing battle plans (5 maps are missing that were among the missing pages of volumes VII and XIX). Handwritten notes. Rare book, high value.Paperback in fair condition with some wear at the margins and on the spine, browned areas and tears on the spine. Binding overall in good condition, some volumes have cracks. Inside the pages are in fair condition, with foxing, browned areas, and water stains. Some volumes are partially uncut. Pages: XVIII+, from 209 to , from 1 to 112. In 8. Size: 23,5x15 cm. Monumental work published between and on the history of Greece by English historian George Grote ().The work was first published in England from to and was very successful, so much so that it was translated into French and German. This is the most comprehensive study published at the time that analyses the history of Greece from the mythology until the end of the generation of Alexander the Great. Many Greek quotes in the text. Various parts dedicated to Sicily and Italy.The work for sale is complete of 19 volumes but some pages are missing in volume VII and XIX (in volume VII the first 208 pages are missing; in volume XIX missing pages from 135 until the end). Inside there are 9 maps of which a large folded one showing battle plans (5 maps are missing that were among the missing pages of volumes VII and XIX). Handwritten notes. Rare book, high value.Paperback in fair condition with some wear at the margins and on the spine, browned areas and tears on the spine. Binding overall in good condition, some volumes have cracks. Inside the pages are in fair condition, with foxing, browned areas, and water stains. Some volumes are partially uncut. Read More
