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Click here to see our other books! The Works of William Robertson William Robertson 1812 Cadell and Davies : London 9" by 6" xii [5], 2-429; 430; 490; 500; 376; 459; 420; 383; 432; 435; 413; 403pp SUMMARY A twelve volume set of the historical works of William Robertson. Illustrated with numerous folding maps, this is a fascinating eighteenth century view of the history of Scotland, South America and India, along with a study of the life of Charles V. Folding Maps,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 10 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 68.99 EU Postage : £ 36.99 European Postage: £ 65.99 Asia Postage: £ 129.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 229.99 DESCRIPTION The complete works of Church of Scotland minister and historian William Robertson are bound in twelve smart full calf volumes. A significant figure in the Scottish Enlightenment and also of the moderate forces within the Church of Scotland, Robertson was assigned Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1763, and Historiographer Royal in 1764, reviving a role within the Royal household in Scotland that had been in abeyance from 1709 until 1763. Volumes I to III consist of 'The History of Scotland', and begin with an account of his Life and Writings, by Dugald Stewart, with a portrait frontispiece to volume I. Volumes IV to VII detail 'The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V', with each volume featuring an engraved frontispiece. Volumes VIII to XI contain Robertson's 'History of America'. Volume VIII features two large folding maps, the first displaying the Gulf of Mexico, and the second a map of South America. Volume IX features a folding map of Mexico under Spanish rule, volume X a folding map of 'The Islands of the South Seas', and volume XI an illustrated folding plate. Finally, volume XII is 'An Historical Disquisition Concerning the Knowledge which the Ancients had of India', and is illustrated with two folding maps of the region. CONDITION In full calf bindings, with gilt detailing to back strips. Light rubbing to back strips, and board extremities. Front board of vol VIII detached. Rubbing to all joints, with boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with the odd spot. One map from volume XII is detached, but present, with a tear to the top left corner. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques