Full title: The Lives of the Roman Emperors and their Associates from Julius Caesar (B.C. 100) to Augustulus (A.D. 476)
Edited by J. Eugene Reed
Publisher: Gebbie & Co. Publishers, 1883, Philidelphia
Hardcover
Page Count: Vol. 1: 342, Vol. 2: 342, Vol. 3: 344, Vol. 4: 344, Vol. 5: 344
This set of histories of nearly 4 centuries of Roman emperors largely reproduces the actual text of ancient and other eminent historians. Hence the notation of Mr. Reed as the Editor, not the author. But this commonplace arrangement is augmented by a series of newly commissioned essays about the evolution of the empire and the role of the emperors, which allows more recent thought to complement the old authors. There are also 50 lovely steel engraved prints in these oversized books that adds visual panache.
Beyond the content, the attraction of this set is the book quality. The books are covered in a beautiful woven blue cloth. Royal blue? Makes sense! There are floral motifs and friezes, and of course the laurel wreath of the emperors, and gilt and more gilt throughout. This is a set of books that can be featured solo in the middle of a large bookshelf and deserve the adulation!
Condition: Good to very good. Some fading and foxing. One volume has a loose front cover. All illustrations are present.
Full title: The Lives of the Roman Emperors and their Associates from Julius Caesar (B.C. 100) to Augustulus (A.D. 476)
Edited by J. Eugene Reed
Publisher: Gebbie & Co. Publishers, 1883, Philidelphia
Hardcover
Page Count: Vol. 1: 342, Vol. 2: 342, Vol. 3: 344, Vol. 4: 344, Vol. 5: 344
This set of histories of nearly 4 centuries of Roman emperors largely reproduces the actual text of ancient and other eminent historians. Hence the notation of Mr. Reed as the Editor, not the author. But this commonplace arrangement is augmented by a series of newly commissioned essays about the evolution of the empire and the role of the emperors, which allows more recent thought to complement the old authors. There are also 50 lovely steel engraved prints in these oversized books that adds visual panache.
Beyond the content, the attraction of this set is the book quality. The books are covered in a beautiful woven blue cloth. Royal blue? Makes sense! There are floral motifs and friezes, and of course the laurel wreath of the emperors, and gilt and more gilt throughout. This is a set of books that can be featured solo in the middle of a large bookshelf and deserve the adulation!
Condition: Good to very good. Some fading and foxing. One volume has a loose front cover. All illustrations are present.
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