The history of the reign of Charles the Fifth, Emperor of Germany : and of all the kingdoms and states in Europe, during his age. : To which is prefixed, a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century. : Confirmed by historical proofs and illustrations. : In three volumes.
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The history of the reign of Charles the Fifth, Emperor of Germany : and of all the kingdoms and states in Europe, during his age. : To which is prefixed, a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century. : Confirmed by historical proofs and illustrations. : In three volumes.
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by William Robertson, D.D. Principal of the University of Edinburgh, and historiographer to His Majesty for Scotland. Author of the late elegant History of Scotland. ; Volume the first[-third].
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[Philadelphia] America : Printed [by Robert Bell] for the subscribers., M, DCC, LXX [i.e, 1770-1771]
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3 volumes ; 22 cm (8vo)
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Vol 1: [24], 70, [1], 66-154, [3], 164-360, [14] p.; v. 2: [16], 214, [3], 222-374, [2] p.; v. 3: [46], 211, [2], 194-351, [49] p.
Errors in paging: v. 1, p. 168, 169 misnumbered 169, 168; v. 2, p. 21 misnumbered 12.
"List of subscribers"--V. 3, p. [5-22], 1st count. "Additional subscribers"--Page [30-31]. "Address to the subscribers."--Page [24-29], signed: Robert Bell. Philadelphia, April 4th, 1771. Argues that the American reprinting of English publications is not a violation of copyright.
Bookseller's advertisements, v. 1, p. [2], 1st count; v. 3, p. [2], 1st count, and p. [352].
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Evans 11837
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Digital image available in the Readex/Newsbank Digital Evans series.