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MEZERAY. A chronological summary of the History...

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MEZERAY. A chronological summary of the History of France. New expanded edition. In Amsterdam, chez Mortier, 1740, 4 volumes in-4 bound in full contemporary basane, spine with ornate nerves, double title-piece, some rubbing, one bit cracked. Volume 1 : Containing the Origin of the French, and their establishment in the Gauls before Clovis. The State of religion, and the conduct of the Churches in the Gauls, before Clovis. The Reign of the Kings of France since Faramond, or Waramond, with the Life of the Queens. Illustrated with 31 portraits and 1 frontispiece. Volume 2 : Beginning with the reign of Louis IV until the end of the reign of Louis XI with the Life of the Queens. 23 out of 24 portraits. Missing the portrait of Charles IV Volume 3 : Beginning with the reign of Charles VIII until the end of the reign of Henry IV with the life of the queens. 8 portraits. Volume 4 : Containing the reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV to serve as a continuation of that of Mezeray. 2 portraits. Some foxing.