Lot 08192

MITFORD William, “The history of Greece”, London, T. Cadell, 1795. Third edition. Four (4) Volumes (1-4). 8vo, pp. [16], 476 + [10], 437, [3] + [10], 435, [5] + [10], 410. Folding map of Thermopylae. Armorial Bookplate “Thomas N. Parker Esq”. Full contemporary leather rubbed & faded. Mitford’s masterwork. Discusses the history of the world prior to the rise of Greek powers, accounts from the Trojan War, Athenian civilizations, hostilities between Greece and Asia Minor, commerce of early Greeks, scientific discoveries, and astronomy and physics. Mitford also gives accounts of the first Olympic Games, Greek influence on eastern nations, and political powers of Greek government.