Memoirs of Sergeant Bourgogne, 1812-1813 (1899)
Published by William Heinemann in 1899, this memoir provides a gripping first-hand account of Sergeant Bourgogne’s experiences during Napoleon’s catastrophic Russian campaign. Edited and translated from the French original by Paul Cottin and Maurice Hénault, the memoir is an invaluable historical document detailing the horrors of the retreat from Moscow.
£65.00
The History of Florence, and of the Affairs of Italy (1847)
Published by Henry G. Bohn in 1847, this volume presents a new translation of Niccolò Machiavelli’s The History of Florence. The book covers the affairs of Italy up until the death of Lorenzo the Magnificent and includes Machiavelli’s seminal work The Prince, alongside other historical tracts. A key work of Renaissance political thought, it delves into the history and politics of Florence and broader Italy, offering insights into statecraft and leadership that remain influential today.
£47.00
A Treatise on the Game Laws of Scotland (1841)
Published in 1841, A Treatise on the Game Laws of Scotland by Alexander Forbes Irvine is an authoritative legal text providing a comprehensive overview of the Scottish game laws. The book includes an appendix containing key statutes and legal forms, making it an essential resource for understanding 19th-century legal practices in relation to game management in Scotland.
£59.00
The Story of the Highland Regiments (1915)
Published in 1915 by A. & C. Black, The Story of the Highland Regiments by Frederick Watson offers a vivid narrative of the history, heroism, and sacrifice of Scotland’s renowned Highland Regiments. The book explores the legacy of these regiments, touching on key campaigns and battles, including the famous ‘Thin Red Line’ at Balaclava.
£34.00
St Andrews in 1645-46 (1895)
Published by William Blackwood and Sons in 1895, St Andrews in 1645-46 by D. R. Kerr offers a detailed account of the historic events in St Andrews during the years 1645 and 1646. This scholarly work delves into the local history of the Scottish town, providing readers with valuable insights into a critical period of Scottish history.
£64.00
Rare 1845 Edition of Plutarchi Vitae Parallelae (Plutarch’s Parallel Lives)
Published in 1845 by the Leipzig-based firm Tauchnitz, this edition of Plutarch’s Parallel Lives features the lives of Julius Caesar, Phocion, Cato Minor, Agis, and Cleomenes. The text is in Greek, with an inscription dated 1880 on the first free endpaper (FFEP), adding historical interest to this ex libris copy.
£79.00
Herodotus VII (1891)
Published by Macmillan and Co., London and New York, in 1891, this edition of Herodotus VII includes scholarly notes by Agnata F. Butler.
£42.00
Herodotus Book IX, Part I (1887)
Published by the Clarendon Press, Oxford, in 1887, this edition of Herodotus Book IX, edited with notes by Evelyn Abbott, M.A., LL.D., is part one of two.
£34.00