The memoirs of Philip de Commines, Lord of Argenton: containing the histories of Louis XI and Charles VIII, Kings of France, and of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, to which is added, the scandalous chronicle, or secret history of Louis XI, by Jean de Troyes / edited with life and notes by Andrew R. Scoble. Complete in 2 volumes
1855, 1st edition. London : H.G. Bohn. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine and panel edges somewhat bumped, dulled and rubbed as with age. Light, scattered foxing. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #436100
Physical description; (2 volumes) portraits. Contents; Vol.1. Books 1-5 -- v.2. Books 6-8 ; The scandalous chronicle. Subjects; Louis XI, King of France Studies. Charles VIII, King of France Studies. Charles Duke of Burgundy 1433-1477 Studies. Louis XI, King of France 1423-1483. Commines, Philippe de sieur d'Argenton 1445?-1511. France Kings and rulers 15th century ; Biography. Historians France 15th century ; Biography. France History House of Valois, 1328-1589 ; Sources.
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