Short Studies on Great Subjects. In Four Volumes.
London. Longmans, Green, and Co. 1867-1883. Soft cover. 8vo. 22cm, cabinet edition, Vol. I (2nd ed.), Vols. 3-4 (1st editions), in 4 volumes, vi, 440 & 487 & 394 & 396pp., bound in contemporary crushed crimson morocco, gilt ruled raised bands, center gilt decorations in the panels, gilt titles, double gilt ruled borders on marbled boards and marbled endpapers, a fine set. (ho.3) An extensive series of essays and lectures written over thirty years by the eminent 19th century English historian, James Anthony Froude (1818-1894). He is noted for establishing history as a science and the first contribution is a lecture entitled "History as Science". Although most of the contents formerly appeared in English or American journals, "Divus Caesar" and "Leaves from a South African Journal" appeared for the first time. An extremely attractive set in fine bindings from a set of complete works. Item #40040
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