Brussels - Bruxelles by Rapin de Thoyras 1744-47
Paul Rapin de Thoyras (1661-1725)
Paul Rapin de Thoyras was a Huguenot historian under English patronage. He compiled a French-language history of England, published in 1724-27. It was published monthly with illustrations. All volumes of his work were translated to English in 14 volumes from 1727 by the Reverend Nicolas Tindal. Tindal also added a "Continuation" to the History, covering the years from the accession of James VI to that of George I of Great Britain.
The original version was almost the only English history available in France in the first half of the 18th century.
Brussels.
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Brussels - Bruxelles by Rapin de Thoyras.
Title: Brussels.
For Mr Tindal's Continuation of Mr Rapin's History of England.
Date: 1744-47.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Image size: 380 x 475mm (14.96 x 18.7 inches).
Sheet size: 420 x 500mm (16.54 x 19.69 inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Excellent.
Condition Rating: A+.
From: Rapin de Thoyras P. The History of England, continued by H. Tindal. London, 1744-47.
Paul Rapin de Thoyras (1661-1725)
Paul Rapin de Thoyras was a Huguenot historian under English patronage. He compiled a French-language history of England, published in 1724-27. It was published monthly with illustrations. All volumes of his work were translated to English in 14 volumes from 1727 by the Reverend Nicolas Tindal. Tindal also added a "Continuation" to the History, covering the years from the accession of James VI to that of George I of Great Britain.
The original version was almost the only English history available in France in the first half of the 18th century.
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