1847 William H Prescott History of the Conquest of Mexico Three Volume Set

Description: History of the Conquest of Mexico, With a Preliminary View of the Ancient Mexican Civilization, and the Life of the Conquerer, Hernando Cortes. By William H. Prescott and published in New York by Harper and Brothers. Three volumes. 1847, 488 pp, 480 pp, 524 pp, 6x9.25’’, hardcover binding with a clear protective plastic covering. In good condition. Covers and spines on each volume have some age-related wear and toning. Some pencil inscriptions from a previous owner at the beginning of volumes. Ex-library from the private library of J. H. Knox, with the name on a sticker on the front inside cover of each volume. Pages have age-related toning and foxing. Newer rebind, with hinges in good condition and pages having good support throughout. Illustrations have some toning, but are otherwise in good condition and clear to see. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. William H Prescott was an American historian and Hispanist, considered to be the first scientific historian. Prescott focused on Late Renaissance Spain and the early Spanish Empire. He was one of the most translated American historians of his time, and is credited as being among the historians that helped establish history as a rigorous academic field. FORN-ABE-MSB-Shelf-668-jr577

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