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Click here to see our other books! Xenephon's History of the Affairs of Greece; The Expedition of Cyrus into Persia; Arrian's History of the Expedition of Alexander the Great Xenophon; Edward Spelman; William Smith; Arrian; Mr. Rooke 1812-1816 W. Green; J. Davis : London 10" by 6.5" iv [1], 6-239; 272pp SUMMARY Three early nineteenth century English translations of the historical narratives of Xenophon of Athens and Arrian of Nicomedia. Folding Maps,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION Three very scarce early nineteenth century works bound together. The first work is an 1816 edition of William Smith's translation of Xenophon's 'History of the Affairs of Greece', with a folding map frontispiece. The second work is and 1812 edition of Edward Spelman's translation of Xenophon's history of 'The Expedition of Cyrus into Persia'. Illustrated with a folding map frontispiece. The third work is Mr. Rooke's 1812 translation of Arrian's account of Alexander the Great's conquest of Persia. With the library bookplate of Repton School to the front pastedown, and their stamp to the title page of the first work. Two fascinating historical narratives by the Greek military leader, philosopher, and historian, who was elected commander of one of the biggest Greek mercenary armies of the Achaemenid Empire. For over two millennia, Xenophon's diverse talents fuelled the debate of whether to place him amongst history's greatest generals, historians or philosophers. CONDITION In a half morocco binding with paper covered boards. Joints starting, with boards firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Stamp to first title page. Pages generally bright, but with instances of spotting and foxing throughout, most concentrated to folding maps and first and last few pages of each volume. Overall Condition: 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