1699 ENGLISH ed Ancient GREECE Illustrated Greek Temples Olympic Games Homer
John Potter was a 17th-century Canterbury archbishop who, in addition to his theological works, published numerous works of classical history. One such work was his ‘Archaeologiae Graece’ or ‘The Antiquities of Greece’ which proved to be highly popular throughout the English-speaking world.
This work focuses on the military and political powers of ancient Greece with a heavy emphasis on war and Alexander the Great. Note that this work contains highly desirable engravings depicting Greek ruins, ancient Olympic athletes (discus, wrestlers, etc.), and much more.
Potter also regularly references Homer and his approach to mythological heroes like Achilles and Agamemnon in the Trojan War.
1699 ENGLISH ed Ancient GREECE Illustrated Greek Temples Olympic Games Homer
John Potter was a 17th-century Canterbury archbishop who, in addition to his theological works, published numerous works of classical history. One such work was his ‘Archaeologiae Graece’ or ‘The Antiquities of Greece’ which proved to be highly popular throughout the English-speaking world.
This work focuses on the military and political powers of ancient Greece with a heavy emphasis on war and Alexander the Great. Note that this work contains highly desirable engravings depicting Greek ruins, ancient Olympic athletes (discus, wrestlers, etc.), and much more.
Potter also regularly references Homer and his approach to mythological heroes like Achilles and Agamemnon in the Trojan War.
Item number: #25783
Price: $750
POTTER, John
Archæologiæ græcæ: or, The antiquities of Greece
Oxford: printed at the Theater, 1699.
Details:
- Collation: complete with all pages
- [8], 378 (i.e., 376), [36]
- 19 engravings
- Provenance:
- Handwritten – Frankland
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- Armorial Bookplate – Colston Carr
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- Bookplate – Roger Quirk
- Handwritten – Roberti Ja. Carr, 1792
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- Stamp – C. Carr
- Handwritten – Frankland
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~7.75in X 4.75in (19.5cm x 12cm)
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25783
Categories
Classical Greco-Roman
Military & War
Authors
POTTER, John
Printing Date
17th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete