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History, Modern - 18th century
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The flowers of modern history. Comprehending, on a new plan, the most remarkable revolutions and events, as well as the most eminent and illustrious characters, of modern times; with a view of the progress of society and manners, arts and sciences, from the irruption of the goths and vandals, and other Northern nations, upon the Roman Empire, to the conclusion of the American war. Designed for the improvement and entertainment of youth. By the Rev. John Adams, A.M.
Adams, John, 1750?-1814.Date: M,DCC,XCVI. [1796]- Books
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Continuation de L'Histoire du XVI. Siećle, septième partie; qui contient, la vie de M. de Thou, Extraite de ses propres Mémoires jusqu'en 1601, & continuée jusqu'à sa mort en 1617. & Les Commencemens du Règne de François II. Par D. Durand, Min. de St. Martin & Membre de la S. R.
Durand, David, 1680-1763.Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- Books
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The salvations of God in 1746. In part set forth in a sermon at the South Church in Boston, Nov. 27, 1746. Being the Day of the Anniversary Thanksgiving In the Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New-England. Wherein The most remarkable Salvations of the Year past, both in Europe and North America, as far as they are come to our Knowledge, are briefly considered. By Thomas Prince, M. A. And a Pastor of the said Church.
Prince, Thomas, 1687-1758.Date: 1747- Books
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Histoire du seizième siécle, Premiere Partie, Livre I. Qui commence avec le regne de Louis XII. en 1498, & finit à la mort D'Isabelle de Castille en 1504. Les Livres suivans paroîtront réguliérement l'un après l'autre le 3. jour de chaque Mois.
Durand, David, 1680-1763.Date: MDCCXXV. [1725]- Books
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By the King's royal license and authority. A new royal authentic and complete system of universal geography antient and modern: Including all the late important discoveries made by the English, and other celebrated navigators of various nations, in the different hemispheres, and containing a complete genuine history and description of the whole world, ... throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and America: together with their respective situations, extent, ... With an account of the religion, laws, ... Also exact descriptions of the various kinds of beasts, birds, ... including every thing curious, as related by the most eminent travellers and navigators, from the earliest accounts to the present time. Likewise the essence of the voyages-of the most enterprising navigators of different nations and countries, from the celebrated Columbus, ...Together with a concise history of every empire, kingdom and state. Including an account of the most remarkable discoveries, ... The whole forming an authentic and entertaining account of every thing worthy of notice throughout the whole face of nature, ... With a great variety of curious articles, communicated by gentlemen who have travalled in various parts, ... To which is added, A complete guide to geography, ... Published by the royal licence and authority of His Britannic Majesty King George III. And containing every important, .. discovery throughout the whole of Captain Cook's voyages round the world. Together with those of all other modern at well as antient circumnavigators round the globe, ... By the Reverend Thomas Bankes, Vicar of Dixton in Monmouthshire, and author of the Christian family Bible. Edward Warren Blake, Esq. and [blank] Alexander Cook, A.M. Teacher of Geography, Astronomy, and Navigation. Enriched with upwards of one hundred and fifty beautiful engravings, ... The whole executed in a superior stile, by the first artists in the kingdom.
Date: [1790?]