History and the Enlightenment
- SIGNED Hardcover
- New Haven: Yale University Press, 2010
New Haven: Yale University Press, 2010. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/very good +. First printing, octavo size, 340 pp. From the web site of the Yale University Press: "Arguably the leading British historian of his generation, Hugh Trevor-Roper (1914–2003) is most celebrated and admired as the author of essays.
"This volume brings together some of the most original and radical writings of his career - many hitherto inaccessible, one never before published, all demonstrating his piercing intellect, urbane wit, and gift for elegant, vivid narrative. This collection focuses on the writing and understanding of history in the eighteenth century and on the great historians and the intellectual context that inspired or provoked their writings. It combines incisive discussion of such figures as Gibbon, Hume, and Carlyle with broad sweeps of analysis and explication. Essays on the Scottish Enlightenment and the Romantic movement are balanced by intimate portraits of lesser-known historians whose significance Trevor-Roper took particular delight in revealing."
Note that as of this writing, the publisher is only offering the e-book version of this work.
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full tan textured paper over boards, gilt lettering on the spine, maroon endpapers, with copious endnotes; binding octavo size (9 1/2" by 6 1/4"), pagination: [i-vi] vii-xxvi [1] 2-314, the first printing with the full number line at the copyright page. In the publisher's dust jacket, unclipped and unpriced, summary of the book on the front flap, small black-and-white photograph of the author and bio on the back flap, short blurb on the back panel.
___CONDITION: Volume fine overall, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; a few minor dings at the corneres, head and tail, these likely from the original shipping. The dust jacket almost near fine, clean and not sunned, with minor edgewear at the head and tail of the spine, the tail also with one very short closed tear.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note the following: (i) additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs, please inquire for details; and (ii) any taxes, duty, or tariffs charged by your country will, of necessity, be your responsibility.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
"This volume brings together some of the most original and radical writings of his career - many hitherto inaccessible, one never before published, all demonstrating his piercing intellect, urbane wit, and gift for elegant, vivid narrative. This collection focuses on the writing and understanding of history in the eighteenth century and on the great historians and the intellectual context that inspired or provoked their writings. It combines incisive discussion of such figures as Gibbon, Hume, and Carlyle with broad sweeps of analysis and explication. Essays on the Scottish Enlightenment and the Romantic movement are balanced by intimate portraits of lesser-known historians whose significance Trevor-Roper took particular delight in revealing."
Note that as of this writing, the publisher is only offering the e-book version of this work.
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full tan textured paper over boards, gilt lettering on the spine, maroon endpapers, with copious endnotes; binding octavo size (9 1/2" by 6 1/4"), pagination: [i-vi] vii-xxvi [1] 2-314, the first printing with the full number line at the copyright page. In the publisher's dust jacket, unclipped and unpriced, summary of the book on the front flap, small black-and-white photograph of the author and bio on the back flap, short blurb on the back panel.
___CONDITION: Volume fine overall, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; a few minor dings at the corneres, head and tail, these likely from the original shipping. The dust jacket almost near fine, clean and not sunned, with minor edgewear at the head and tail of the spine, the tail also with one very short closed tear.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note the following: (i) additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs, please inquire for details; and (ii) any taxes, duty, or tariffs charged by your country will, of necessity, be your responsibility.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.