W. E. H. Lecky (1838-1903) was one of the most distinguished Victorian historians. He was unusual in the extent to which he made use of archival sources, and noted for his ability of do justice to both sides of an argument. His History of Ireland in the Eighteenth Century was first published as part of A History of England in the Eighteenth Century, but was reissued in 1892 as a five-volume work. He has been described as the first revisionist Irish historian, as the aim of the book was partly to respond to Froude's The ...
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W. E. H. Lecky (1838-1903) was one of the most distinguished Victorian historians. He was unusual in the extent to which he made use of archival sources, and noted for his ability of do justice to both sides of an argument. His History of Ireland in the Eighteenth Century was first published as part of A History of England in the Eighteenth Century, but was reissued in 1892 as a five-volume work. He has been described as the first revisionist Irish historian, as the aim of the book was partly to respond to Froude's The English in Ireland in the Eighteenth Century, which is markedly anti-Irish in its sentiments. Lecky was no nationalist, and opposed Home Rule, but wanted to provide a more truthful and balanced account, and his account of the United Irishmen and the events of 1798 was highly regarded. Volume 4 covers the Rebellion of 1798.
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Volume V. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Covers detached but present. Half calf binding with marbled boards. Pageblock edges have marble decoration. Marbled endpapers. Raised bands. Gilt text and floral decoration on spine. Edgeworn. Small section missing from backstrip. Pages in good clean condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
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Fair. 1972 edition, abridged. Paper softcover has light wear. Binding is creased. Page edges are stained and foxed. Pages are clean and unmarked. 513 pages. LO.
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Fair. No Jacket. Ex-Library. 12mo-over 6¾-7¾" tall. Pages clean and unmarked. Cover corners and edges are lightly rubbed. The spine material is beginning to crack. Binding is tight. The front hinge is cracked.
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Fair. No Jacket. Ex-Library. 12mo-over 6¾-7¾" tall. Pages clean and unmarked. Cover corners and edges are lightly rubbed. The spine material is beginning to crack. Binding is tight. The back hinge is cracked.