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1799 History of INDIA Asia MAPS Egypt Hindu Robertson Scottish Enlightenment William Robertson was a notable 18 th -century Scottish historian, and, according to Humphreys, ‘made significant contributions to the writing of Scottish history and the history of Spain and Spanish America.’ While Robertson was most known for his histories of America and Great Britain, he also published an historical account of India. In this work, ‘ An Historical Disquisition Concerning the Knowledge of India’ , Robertson explored the commercial and cultural connections India had with the West through the end of the 15 th -century. According to Stewart Brown, this work “represents one of the more significant achievements of the late Scottish Enlightenment.” The DNB says of this work: “the early and high civilization of India, and the wonderful progress of its inhabitants in elegant arts and useful science, may have some influence upon the behavior of Europeans towards that people” This fine work features 2 enormous, folding maps of India. Item number: #22269 Price: $499 ROBERTSON, William An historical disquisition concerning the knowledge which the ancients had of India : and the progress of trade with that country prior to the discovery of the passage to it by the Cape of Good Hope London: Printed for A. Strahan [and 2 others], 1799. Details : · Collation: Complete with all pages o vi, [2], 441, [23] o Illustrated with 2 large folding maps · References: Humphreys, William Robertson and his History of America ; Brown, William Robertson, Early Orientalism ; · Provenance: Armorial bookplate – Thomas Augustus Jessopp Esq r . Of Waltham Abbey, Essex o Motto: POÆMIA VIRTUTIS HONORES · Language: English · Binding: Leather; tight and secure · Size : ~8.5in X 5.5in (21.5cm x 14cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 22269
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