THE HISTORY OF THE REIGN OF THE EMPEROR CHARLES V. With view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.

Robertson William

Editore: London For W. Strahan; T. Cadell, in the Strand; and J. Balfour 1769

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3 volumes. First Edition, and a nice large copy with generous margins. 4to, in very handsome full contemporary sprinkled calf, the boards with central square panel surrounded by gilt fillets, the spines with raised bands between compartments ornately gilt tooled in a floral and vine motif, contrasting red and green morocco labels attractively gilt tooled and lettered, marbled endpapers. xv, 394, index, errata; 479, 456, index and errata, pp. A very handsome set, the text especially clean and fresh, generous margins. The calf is handsome and well preserved, a little splitting to the joints, the text blocks clean, the cords and bindings strong and sound, a bit of spotting to the initial leaves of Vol. I. RARE FIRST EDITION AND AN ESPECIALLY HANDSOME SET IN FULLY ORIGINAL CONDITION. Charles V (24 Feb 1500-21 Sept 1558) was Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria from 1519 to 1556, King of Spain from 1516 to 1556, and Lord of the Netherlands as titular Duke of Burgundy from 1506 to 1555. Robertson was a historian, minister in the Church of Scotland, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh. He made significant contributions to the writing of Scottish history, as well as that of Spain and the Americas. His biography of Charles V "provided a masterly survey of the progress of European society, in which he traced the erosion of the 'feudal system' caused by the rise of free towns, the revival of learning and Roman law, and by the emergence of royal authority and the balance of power between states. It was the development of commerce, assisted by law and private property, which was held to be chiefly responsible for the advance in civilisation." - David Brading.

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• Titolo: THE HISTORY OF THE REIGN OF THE EMPEROR CHARLES V. With view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
• Editore: London For W. Strahan; T. Cadell, in the Strand; and J. Balfour 1769
• Rilegatura: Rilegato
• Edizione: prima edizione