The English, Scotch and Irish historical libraries :
giving a short view and character of most of our historians, either in print or manuscript. With an account of our records. lawbooks, coins, and other matters, serviceable to the undertakers of a general history of England /
by W. Nicholson, late Bishop of Carlisle. To which is added a letter to the Reverend White Kennet, D.D., in defence of the English historical library [against the objects of Mr. F. Atterbury].
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Language: | English |
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London :
Printed for G. Strahan,
1736.
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Edition: | 3rd ed. cor. and augmt. |
Notes: | Each part has special t.-p.: the letter to Kennet (an answer to Francis Atterbury's attack) is substantially the same as the preface to the Scottish historical library. A revised collective edition of the following: (1) English historial library, first published in 3 parts 1696-99; 2nd ed. 1714; (2) The Scottish historical library, 1702; (3) The Irish historical library, 1724. The whole work reissued in a "new edition, " 1776. Physical description: 3 pts. ; 35 x 23 cm. (fol.) more |