1827 5vol Abrege De L'Histoire D'Angleterre Antiquarian History Of England Books

1827 5vol Abrege De L'Histoire D'Angleterre Antiquarian History Of England BooksAbrege De L'Histoire D'AngleterreBy Dr John Lingard & M. Le Chevalier De RoujouxPublished by Chez M Carie De La Charie: Paris 1827Includes Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6English Translation: "Abridged History Of England""John Lingard (5 February 1771 - 17 July 1851) was an English Roman Catholic priest and historian, the author of The History of England, From the First Invasion by the Romans to the Accession of Henry VIII, an eight-volume work published in 1819. Lingard was a teacher at the English College at Douai, and at the seminary at Crook Hall, and later St. Cuthbert's College. In 1811 he retired to Hornby in Lancashire to continue work on his writing."General wear and fading with some damage to covers and spines as shown. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Small inscriptions present. Some light foxing interspersed with predominantly clean pages across the 5 volumes. Includes Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 only. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.Size 17.5cm x 11cm x 2 - 3cm (x 5 volumes)

1827 Abrege De L'Histoire D'Angleterre Antique French History Of England Books

Abrege De L'Histoire D'Angleterre

By Dr John Lingard & M. Le Chevalier De Roujoux

Published by Chez M Carie De La Charie: Paris 1827

Includes Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6

English Translation: "Abridged History Of England"

"John Lingard (5 February 1771 - 17 July 1851) was an English Roman Catholic priest and historian, the author of The History of England , From the First Invasion by the Romans to the Accession of Henry VIII, an eight-volume work published in 1819. Lingard was a teacher at the English College at Douai, and at the seminary at Crook Hall, and later St. Cuthbert's College. In 1811 he retired to Hornby in Lancashire to continue work on his writing.

Abrégé de l'Histoire d'Angleterre, published in Paris in 1827 by Chez M. Carie De La Charie, is a five-volume French-language condensation of Dr. John Lingard's monumental English history, adapted and co-authored by M. Le Chevalier de Roujoux. Drawing from Lingard's original multi-volume work, which traced England's development from the Roman invasion to the Tudor accession, this abridged edition offers continental readers a structured and accessible narrative of England's political, religious, and dynastic evolution. It emphasizes key turning points such as the Norman Conquest, the Plantagenet reigns, the Reformation, and the rise of parliamentary power, all framed within a Catholic historiographical lens that challenges Protestant-dominated narratives of English history.

Roujoux's adaptation adds a distinctly French scholarly tone, often highlighting Anglo-French relations and interpreting events through a European perspective. The volumes are richly bound and were associated with institutions like the Collège Sainte-Barbe, suggesting their use in academic settings. While Lingard's original work was groundbreaking for its impartiality and use of primary sources, this abridged version balances historical rigor with readability, making it suitable for students and general readers alike. Together, Lingard and Roujoux present a nuanced portrait of England's past, one that blends ecclesiastical insight with political analysis, and reflects early 19th-century efforts to democratize historical knowledge across linguistic and national boundaries."

General wear and fading with some damage to covers and spines as shown. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Small inscriptions present. Some light foxing interspersed with predominantly clean pages across the 5 volumes. Includes Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 only. Please study photos to further understand condition.