1880 History of CRUSADES 1st ed Michaud Holy Wars Jerusalem Dore ART Illustrated

1880 History of CRUSADES 1^st ed Michaud Holy Wars Jerusalem Dore ART Illustrated

A rare, 19^th-century printing of Joseph-François Michaud’s “History of the Crusades”. Michaud’s principal work discusses the beginning of the crusades through the Council of Clermont. It covers the departure of crusaders after the Council of Nicee, the Siege of Antioch, Election of Godefroy, Battle of Ascalon, reign of Baudouin II, conquests of Saladin, and the events designed to protect Jerusalem from a fall.

This very rare 1880 first English printing of Michaud’s masterpiece is noticeably more desirable that other editions. Not only does this work feature the artwork of Gustave Doré, it is also an impressive set of two enormous tomes!

Item number: #26558

Price: $1599

MICHAUD, Joseph-François

History of the crusades

Philadelphia: George Barrie, [1880]. First English edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
  • 1 – [4], VIII, [2], 7-364
  • 2 – 362
  • 100 plates throughout
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~15in X 11.25in (38cm x 28.5cm)

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