An edition of The history of the world (1614)

An abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh's History of the world

in five books. I. From the creation to Abraham. II. From Abraham to the destruction of the temple of Solomon. III. From the destruction of Jerusalem to Philip of Macedon. IV. From Philip of Macedon to the race of Antigonus. V. From the establishment of Alexander until the conquest of Asia and Macedon by the Romans. Wherein the particular chapters and paragraphs are succinctly abridg'd according to his own method, in the larger volume. To which is added, his Premonition to Princes. With some genuine remains of that learned knight, viz. I. Of the first invention of shipping. II. A relation of the action at Cadiz. III. A dialogue between a Jesuite and a recusant. IV. An apology for his unlucky voyage to Guiana. Publish'd by Phillip Raleigh, esquire, the only grandson to Sir Walter

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An edition of The history of the world (1614)

An abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh's History of the world

in five books. I. From the creation to Abraham. II. From Abraham to the destruction of the temple of Solomon. III. From the destruction of Jerusalem to Philip of Macedon. IV. From Philip of Macedon to the race of Antigonus. V. From the establishment of Alexander until the conquest of Asia and Macedon by the Romans. Wherein the particular chapters and paragraphs are succinctly abridg'd according to his own method, in the larger volume. To which is added, his Premonition to Princes. With some genuine remains of that learned knight, viz. I. Of the first invention of shipping. II. A relation of the action at Cadiz. III. A dialogue between a Jesuite and a recusant. IV. An apology for his unlucky voyage to Guiana. Publish'd by Phillip Raleigh, esquire, the only grandson to Sir Walter

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printed for M. Gillyflower, at the Black-Spread-Eagle, in Westminster-Hall
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363

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Early works to 1800, Ancient History, Discovery and exploration, History, ancient
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The history of the world.
1972, Temple University Press
in English
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The history of the world
1971, Macmillan
in English
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The history of the world: in five books...
1820, printed for Archibald Constable and Co.
in English - New ed / revised and corrected / to which is added Sir W. Ralegh's Voyages of discovery to Guiana.
Cover of: The history of the world.
The history of the world.: In five books. Viz. Treating of the beginning and first ages of same from the creation unto Abraham. Of the birth of Abraham to the destruction of Jerusalem to the time of Philip of Macedon. From the reign of Philip of Macedon to the establishing of that kingdom in the race of Antigonus. From settled rule of Alexander's successors in the east until the Romans (prevailing over all) made conquest of Asia and Macedon.
1820, Printed for Archibald Constable and Co. and sold by all booksellers.
- A new edition, revised and corrected. To which is added, Sir W. Ralegh's Voyages of discovery to Guiana.
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The history of the world: in five books. By Sir Walter Ralegh, Kt. The seventh edition, printed from the edition published in the author's lifetime, and revis'd by himself. To which is added, The life of the author, newly compil'd, ... Together with a new ... index to the whole work.
1736, printed for J. J. and P. Knapton, G. Conyers, R. Knaplock, D. Midwinter and A. Ward, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch [and 10 others in London]
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The history of the world: in five books.
1736, Printed for G. Conyers
in English - 11th ed. To which is prefix'd, The life of the author, newly compil'd by Mr. Oldys. Also his trial, with some additions: together with a new and more copious index to the whole work.
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The history of the world: in five books. By Sir Walter Ralegh, Kt. The eleventh edition, printed from a copy revis'd by himself. To which is prefix'd, The life of the author, Newly compil'd, ... by Mr. Oldys. ... Together with a new ... index ... In two volumes. ...
1736, Printed for G. Conyers, J. J. and P. Knapton, D. Midwinter, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, B. Sprint [and 11 others in London]
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Cover of: An abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh's history of the world
An abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh's history of the world: in five books. I. From the creation to Abraham ... V. From the establishment of Alexander until the conquest of Asia and Macedon by the Romans. ... His premonition to princes. Also ... I. Of the invention of shipping. ... IV. An apology for his unlucky voyage to Guiana. Published by Philip Raleigh, Esquire, the only grand-son to Sir Walter.
1702, printed by W. Onley, for Ralph Smith
Microform in English - The third edition. To which is added, An account of the author's life, tryal, and death.
Cover of: An abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh's History of the world
An abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh's History of the world: in five books ... His Premonition to princes : also some genuine remains of that learned knight, viz. I. Of the invention of shipping. II. A relation of the action at Cadiz. III. A dialogue between a Jesuit an da recusant. IV. An apology for his vnlucky voyage to Guiana. Published by Philip Raleigh ...
1702, Printed by W. Onley, for R. Smith
in English - 3rd ed. To which is added, An account of the author's life, tryal, and death. --
Cover of: An abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh's History of the world
An abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh's History of the world: in five books. I. From the creation to Abraham. II. From Abraham to the destruction of the temple of Solomon. III. From the destruction of Jerusalem to Philip of Macedon. IV. From Philip of Macedon to the race of Antigonus. V. From the establishment of Alexander until the conquest of Asia and Macedon by the Romans. Wherein the particular chapters and paragraphs are succinctly abridg'd according to his own method, in the larger volume. To which is added, his Premonition to Princes. With some genuine remains of that learned knight, viz. I. Of the first invention of shipping. II. A relation of the action at Cadiz. III. A dialogue between a Jesuite and a recusant. IV. An apology for his unlucky voyage to Guiana. Publish'd by Phillip Raleigh, esquire, the only grandson to Sir Walter
1700, printed for M. Gillyflower, at the Black-Spread-Eagle, in Westminster-Hall
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Cover of: An abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh's History of the world
An abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh's History of the world: in five books : wherein the particular chapters and paragraphs are succinctly abridg'd according to his own method in the larger volume : to which is added his Premonition to princes : with some genuine remains of that learned Knight ...
1700, Printed for M. Gillyflower
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An abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh's History of the world: in five books ... : to which is added, his Premonition to princes.
1698, Printed for Mat. Gillyflower ...
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The history of the world: in five books.
1687, Printed for Tho. Baffet, [and 7 others]
Microform in English - Whereunto is added in this edition, the life and tryal of the author
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The history of the world: in five books. The first intreating of the beginning and first ages of the same, from creation unto Abraham. The second, of the times from the birth of Abraham to the destruction of the Temble of Solomon. The third, from the destruction of Jerusalem to the time of Philip of Macedon. The fourth, from the reign of Philip of Macedon, to the establishing of that kingdom in the race of Antigonus. The fifth, from the settled rule of Alexander's successors in the East, until the Romans (prevailing over all) madeconquest of Asia andMacedon ... Whereunto is added in this edition, The life and tryal of the author.
1677, Printed for Robert White T. Basset, F. Wight, R. Chiswell, G. Dawes and T. Sawbridge
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The history of the world: in five books ...
1677, Printed for Robert White [and 5 others]
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The history of the world.
1666, Printed for R. White, I. Place & G. Dawes
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The history of the world ....
1634, printed for G. lathum, and R. Young
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The history of the world.
1621, Printed by W. Iaggard for W. Burre
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The history of the world.
1614, Printed for Walter Bvrre
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Edition Notes

With frontispiece portrait of the author

"The publisher's advertisement to the reader." signed: Laurence Echard

With an initial table of contents, advertisment on p. [58], and 5 final advertisment pages

Register begins anew on p. 1 (second sequence); register continuous throughout second sequence despite pagination

Copy tightly bound

Reproduction of the original in the Lambeth Palace Library, London

Wing (2nd ed.) R151B

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1993. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2195:11).

Series
Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 2195:11
Genre
Early works to 1800
Other Titles
Discourse of the first invention of ships, and the several parts thereof

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Format
Microform
Pagination
[58], 363, [1], 36, 33-91, [5] p.
Number of pages
363

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OL15427890M

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