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1824 3vol History Of Reign Of Emperor Charles V Antique British History Books

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1824 3vol History Of Reign Of Emperor Charles V Antique British History Books

The History Of The Reign Of The Emperor Charles V
By William Robertson
Printed by C. Whittingham For Thomas Tegg: Chiswick, London 1824
Includes 3 Of 4 Volumes (Lacks Volume 2). Original Leather Bindings.

" William Robertson's The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V is a monumental eighteenth-century historical work that helped shape modern understanding of early modern Europe. First published in 1769 and here presented in the 1824 Chiswick edition printed by C. Whittingham for Thomas Tegg, this scholarly narrative traces the life and reign of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, whose dominions spanned Europe and the Americas. Robertson situates Charles's career within the sweeping transformations of the sixteenth century, examining the political, religious, and intellectual upheavals that defined the age, including the Protestant Reformation, the rivalry with Francis I of France, and the expansion of Spanish imperial power overseas.

Across its volumes, Robertson combines biography with broader analysis, offering not merely a chronicle of events but a reflective study of the evolution of European states, diplomacy, warfare, and religious conflict. His elegant prose and Enlightenment perspective provide insight into the balance of power in Europe and the shifting foundations of monarchy and empire. Long regarded as a cornerstone of eighteenth-century historiography, the work was widely read and admired for both its scholarship and literary style, influencing generations of historians who followed.

This 1824 London edition, bound in original leather with decorative gilt tooling and red morocco spine labels, represents a handsome early nineteenth-century printing of a classic historical text. Offered here in three of the four original volumes (lacking Volume II), it retains strong visual appeal for display and study alike. It would particularly appeal to collectors of Enlightenment historiography, students of Habsburg and Reformation history, and admirers of finely bound early nineteenth-century historical works."

General wear to covers and spines as shown. Contemporary prior owner name on title pages otherwise unmarked. Includes 3 of the original 4 volume set. Light foxing to endpapers and prelims with the vast majority of all pages clean and beautifully presented. A nice 3 volume collection in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 16.5cm x 10.5cm x 2.5cm (x 3 volumes)
  • Volume 1 has 362 Pages
  • Volume 3 has 335 Pages
  • Volume 4 has 369 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Original Leather Bindings", "3 Of 4 Volume Set"]
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear to covers and spines as shown. Contemporary prior owner name on title pages otherwise unmarked. Includes 3 of the original 4 volume set. Light foxing to endpapers and prelims with the vast majority of all pages clean and beautifully presented. A nice 3 volume collection in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: William Robertson
Publisher: C. Whittingham For Thomas Tegg: Chiswick, London
Year Printed: 1824
Sub-subject: British History