The Short History of France from the Reign of Clovis, 481 A. D. , to the Signing of the Armistice, November, 1918: a Revised Edition of "A Child's History of France"
by Bonner, John
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New York & London: Harper & Brothers. Very Good+. 1919. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover, no dustjacket, 423 pages, includes an Index, many fine illustrations, including a frontis portrait of George Clemenceau, "Originally published in 1893, under the title of 'A Child's History of France,' this excellent compendium of the salient events in French history, particularly those distinguished for their dramatic and romantic character, continues to find readers; it seems advisable, therefore, to reissue the book in a new and enlarged edition," the blue cloth spine is slightly faded, a few of the pages are corner-creased, and mild to moderate rubbing is present along the front edge of the spine and corners, the binding is tight and clean and the contents are fine .
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- Title
- The Short History of France from the Reign of Clovis, 481 A. D. , to the Signing of the Armistice, November, 1918: a Revised Edition of "A Child's History of France"
- Author
- Bonner, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Edition
- Revised Edition
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers
- Place of Publication
- New York & London
- Date Published
- 1919
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