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The history of the late revolution of the empire of the Great Mogol: together with the most considerable passages, for 5 years following in that empire : to which is added, a letter to the Lord Colbert, touching the extent of Indostan, the circulation of the gold and silver of the world, to discharge it self there as also the riches, forces and justice of the same and the principal cause of the decay of the states of AsiaHistoire de la dernière révolution des Etats du Grand Mogol. EnglishParticular events, or, The most considerable passages after the war of five years, or thereabout, in the empire of the Great MogolLetter to the Lord Colbert, of the extent of Indostan, the circulation of gold and silver coming at length to be swallow'd up there as in an abyss, the riches, forces, justice and the principal cause of the decay of the states of Asia
Aurangzeb , 1618-1707, History, History, Description and travel, Court and courtiers, Social life and customs, DS461.7 .B47 1671
The history of the late revolution of the dominions of the Great Mogol -- Particular events, or, The most considerable passages after the war of...
Show moreThe history of the late revolution of the dominions of the Great Mogol -- Particular events, or, The most considerable passages after the war of five years, or thereabout, in the empire of the Great Mogol -- A letter to the Lord Colbert, of the extent of Indostan, the circulation of gold and silver coming at length to be swallow'd up there as in an abyss, the riches, forces, justice and the principal cause of the decay of the states of Asia.
by Monsr F. Bernier, physitian of the faculty of Montpelier ; English'd out of French.
Woodcut head- and tail-pieces; woodcut initial letters.
Title page followed by seven pages of "An extrait of a letter written to Mr. H.O. from Monsr de Monceaux the younger, giving a character of the book here Englished and its author", which is followed by six pages of contents and an errata page.
With a final advertisement leaf.
Pagination: [16], 258, [2], 176, 102, [2] p. Page 208 is wrongly printed as 082.
Translation by Henry Oldenburg of author's Histoire de la dernière révolution des états du Grand Mogol, 1670.
Volume two, entitled "Particular events, or, The most considerable passages after the war of five years, or thereabout, in the empire of the Great Mogol" has separate pagination and title page with following imprint: London : printed by S.G. for Moses Pitt at the white Hart in Little Britain, 1671.
The third part entitled "A letter to the Lord Colbert, of the extent of Indostan, the circulation of gold and silver coming at length to be swallow'd up there as in an abyss, the riches, forces, justice and the principal cause of the decay of the states of Asia" has also separate pagination.
Copy in FCO Historical collection is a variant copy without a Wing reference number. Imprint reads: London : printed and are to be sold by John Williams, book-seller in Plymouth, 1671.
The map is signed: "Cross sculp:"
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DS461.7 .B47 1671
Book
Item-ID: i10203618
BIB-ID: 1021997
Text also available online from EEBO at: http://eebo.chadwyck.com/home.
English translation of French original.
Copy in Marsden Collection has armorial bookplate of William Marsden on front paste-down. UkLU-K
Copy in FCO Historical Collection is from the historical library collection of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, transferred to King's on permanent loan in 2007. It has a ms. inscription on second free endpaper: "E Libris Thomae Hewett, Anno Domini 1719" and a ms. inscription in Indic script on the same page. There is another ms. inscription on title page in another hand: "L. Moody, Mrs Hill". UkLU-K
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A true and faithful account of the religion and manners of the Mohammetans: in which is a particular relation of their pilgrimage to Mecca ... and a description of Medina ... as likewise of Algier and the country adjacent, and of Alexandria, Grand-Cairo, &c. : with an account of the author's being taken captive
Islam, Islam--Early works to 1800, Description and travel, BP161 .P57 1704
by Joseph Pitts of Exon.
Errata: p. 183.
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BP161 .P57 1704
Book
Item-ID: i10044589
BIB-ID: 1006261
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Errata: p. 183.
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BP161 .P57 1704
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A true and faithful account of the religion & manners of the Mohametans: in which is a particular relation of their pilgrimage to Mecca ... and a description of Medina ... as likewise of Algier and the country adjacent, and of Alexandria, Grand-Cairo, &c. ; with an account of the author's being taken captive
Islam, Islam--Early works to 1800, Pilgrims and pilgrimages, Pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca, Description and travel, BP187.3 .P57 1717
It includes an illustration which is "The temple at Mecca".
by Joseph Pitts of Exon.
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BP187.3 .P57 1717
Book
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Show moreIt includes an illustration which is "The temple at Mecca".
by Joseph Pitts of Exon.
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BP187.3 .P57 1717
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Item-ID: i22384121
BIB-ID: 2395436
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A voyage into the Levant: being a brief relation of a journey lately performed from England by way of Venice, into Dalmatia, Sclavonia, Bosna, Hungary, Macedonia, Thessaly, Thrace, Rhodes, and Egypt unto Gran-Cairo ; with particular observations concerning the modern condition of the Turks and other people under that empireBlunt's voyage
Manners and customs, Travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, Social life and customs, Social life and customs, Description and travel, Description and travel, D973 .B56 1669
by Sr. Henry Blunt knight.
Page 52 incorrectly numbered 25.
Spine title: Blunt's voyage
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D973 .B56 1669
Book
Item-ID: i23163264
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Show moreby Sr. Henry Blunt knight.
Page 52 incorrectly numbered 25.
Spine title: Blunt's voyage
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D973 .B56 1669
Book
Item-ID: i23163264
BIB-ID: 2451437
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A voyage to Arabia the Happy: by the way of the Eastern ocean, and the streights of the Red-Sea: perform'd by the French for the first time, A.D. 1708, 1709, 1710. Together with a particular relation of a journey from the port of Moka to the court of the king of Yemen, in the second expedition, A.D. 1711, 1712, 1713. Also, an account of the coffee-tree, and its fruit. Likewise an historical treatise of the first use of coffee, and the progress it afterwards made both in Asia and Europe ; how it was introduced into France, and whence it came to be so generally received at Paris
Coffee, Description and travel, DS206 .L37 1726
[La Roque].
Title.
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DS206 .L37 1726
Book
Item-ID: i10045065
BIB-ID: 1006309
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Title.
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DS206 .L37 1726
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Travels through part of Europe, Asia Minor, the islands of the archipelago, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Mount Sinai, &c: giving a particular account of the most remarkable places
Bookplates, Description and travel, DS47 .E32 1759
By the Honourable J. Aegidius van Egmont ... and John Heyman ... Tr. from the Low Dutch.
Armorial bookplate of John Bevan.
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...
Show moreBy the Honourable J. Aegidius van Egmont ... and John Heyman ... Tr. from the Low Dutch.
Armorial bookplate of John Bevan.
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DS47 .E32 1759
Book
vol.2
Item-ID: i20244484
BIB-ID: 1025038
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Sir John Chardin's Travels in Persia: Never before translated into English. Containing, A most particular account, of the religion, government, trade, product, rarities, structures, arts and sciences of that great monarchy. An exact description ... of Ispahan ... ; as also of ... Persepolis ... , and of several other places of note. With genuine copies of the instructions given by the English, French and other powers, to their respective embassadors in Persia, China, Japan, and other eastern empiresVoyages en Perse. Selections. EnglishTravels in Persia
TravelChardin, John , 1643-1713, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS257 .C43 1720
Adorn'd and illustrated with a great number of cutts. By Edm. Lloyd, Esq.
"In eight volumes" - note on principal title-page. Only two volumes...
Show moreAdorn'd and illustrated with a great number of cutts. By Edm. Lloyd, Esq.
"In eight volumes" - note on principal title-page. Only two volumes published. Later states have "two" substituted for "eight" and "Vol. I" deleted.
Principal title-page printed in red and black.
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DS257 .C43 1720
Book
vol.2
Item-ID: i10233465
BIB-ID: 1024982
Translation by Lloyd of part of vols. 3 and 4 of Chardin's Voyages en Perse (Amsterdam, 1711 edition).
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Sir John Chardin's Travels in Persia: Never before translated into English. Containing, A most particular account, of the religion, government, trade, product, rarities, structures, arts and sciences of that great monarchy. An exact description ... of Ispahan ... ; as also of ... Persepolis ... , and of several other places of note. With genuine copies of the instructions given by the English, French and other powers, to their respective embassadors in Persia, China, Japan, and other eastern empiresVoyages en Perse. Selections. EnglishTravels in Persia
TravelChardin, John , 1643-1713, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS257 .C43 1720
Adorn'd and illustrated with a great number of cutts. By Edm. Lloyd, Esq.
"In eight volumes" - note on principal title-page. Only two volumes...
Show moreAdorn'd and illustrated with a great number of cutts. By Edm. Lloyd, Esq.
"In eight volumes" - note on principal title-page. Only two volumes published. Later states have "two" substituted for "eight" and "Vol. I" deleted.
Principal title-page printed in red and black.
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DS257 .C43 1720
Book
vol.1
Item-ID: i20243686
BIB-ID: 1024982
Translation by Lloyd of part of vols. 3 and 4 of Chardin's Voyages en Perse (Amsterdam, 1711 edition).
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A voyage to Arabia the Happy: by the way of the Eastern ocean, and the streights of the Red-Sea: perform'd by the French for the first time, A.D. 1708, 1709, 1710. Together with a particular relation of a journey from the port of Moka to the court of the king of Yemen, in the second expedition, A.D. 1711, 1712, 1713. Also, an account of the coffee-tree, and its fruit. Collected from the observations of those employed in this last voyage. Likewise an historical treatise of the first use of coffee, and the progress it afterwards made both in Asia and Europe; how it was introduced into France, and whence it came to be so generally received at Paris
Coffee, Description and travel, DS206 .L37 1730
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DS206 .L37 1730
Book
Item-ID: 10045053
BIB-ID: 1006308
Reg.
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DS206 .L37 1730
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BIB-ID: 1006308
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An historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea: with a journal of travels from London through Russia into Persia; and back again through Russia, Germany and Holland. To which are added, the revolutions of Persia during the present century, with the particular history of the great usurper Nadir KouliRevolutions of Persia
Nādir Shāh , 1688-1747, Commerce--History, HF486.E6 H36 1753
by Jonas Hanway, merchant.
Vol. III getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the reign of Shah Sultan Hussein, with the invasion of the...
Show moreby Jonas Hanway, merchant.
Vol. III getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the reign of Shah Sultan Hussein, with the invasion of the Afghans, and the reigns of Sultan Mir Maghmud and his successor Sultan Ashreff. To which is prefixed, a chronological abridgement of the Persian monarchy from its first foundation. Vol. I.
Vol. IV getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the history of the celebrated usurper Nadir Kouli, from his birth in 1687, 'till his death in 1747. To which are added, some particulars of the unfortunate reign of his successor Adil Shah. Vol. II.
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HF486.E6 H36 1753
Book
vol. 2
Item-ID: i20238757
BIB-ID: 1007065
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An historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea: with a journal of travels from London through Russia into Persia; and back again through Russia, Germany and Holland. To which are added, the revolutions of Persia during the present century, with the particular history of the great usurper Nadir KouliRevolutions of Persia
Nādir Shāh , 1688-1747, Commerce--History, HF486.E6 H36 1753
by Jonas Hanway, merchant.
Vol. III getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the reign of Shah Sultan Hussein, with the invasion of the...
Show moreby Jonas Hanway, merchant.
Vol. III getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the reign of Shah Sultan Hussein, with the invasion of the Afghans, and the reigns of Sultan Mir Maghmud and his successor Sultan Ashreff. To which is prefixed, a chronological abridgement of the Persian monarchy from its first foundation. Vol. I.
Vol. IV getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the history of the celebrated usurper Nadir Kouli, from his birth in 1687, 'till his death in 1747. To which are added, some particulars of the unfortunate reign of his successor Adil Shah. Vol. II.
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HF486.E6 H36 1753
Book
vol. 3
Item-ID: i20238769
BIB-ID: 1007065
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An historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea: with a journal of travels from London through Russia into Persia; and back again through Russia, Germany and Holland. To which are added, the revolutions of Persia during the present century, with the particular history of the great usurper Nadir KouliRevolutions of Persia
Nādir Shāh , 1688-1747, Commerce--History, HF486.E6 H36 1753
by Jonas Hanway, merchant.
Vol. III getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the reign of Shah Sultan Hussein, with the invasion of the...
Show moreby Jonas Hanway, merchant.
Vol. III getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the reign of Shah Sultan Hussein, with the invasion of the Afghans, and the reigns of Sultan Mir Maghmud and his successor Sultan Ashreff. To which is prefixed, a chronological abridgement of the Persian monarchy from its first foundation. Vol. I.
Vol. IV getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the history of the celebrated usurper Nadir Kouli, from his birth in 1687, 'till his death in 1747. To which are added, some particulars of the unfortunate reign of his successor Adil Shah. Vol. II.
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HF486.E6 H36 1753
Book
vol. 4
Item-ID: i20238770
BIB-ID: 1007065
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A tour from Gibraltar to Tangier, Sallee, Mogodore, Santa Cruz, Tarudant; and thence, over Mount Atlas to Morocco: Including a particular account of the royal harem, etc
Description and travel, DT309 .L46 1791
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DT309 .L46 1791
Book
Item-ID: i1004436x
BIB-ID: 1006239
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DT309 .L46 1791
Book
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A Chart of the Coast of Arabia, the Red Sea and Persian Gulf, drawn from the chart of the Eastern Ocean, published in 1740 ... improv'd from particular surveys
Maps, G7520 1745 .C4
خريطة انجليزية مهمة للجزيرة العربية،وهي النسخة الانجليزية المحدثة للخريطة التي رسمها جيكوب فان دير سنة 1740م،مع اضافة بعض التعديلات،ارخت هذة...
Show moreخريطة انجليزية مهمة للجزيرة العربية،وهي النسخة الانجليزية المحدثة للخريطة التي رسمها جيكوب فان دير سنة 1740م،مع اضافة بعض التعديلات،ارخت هذة الخريطة ونشرت سنة 1745م،بواسطة جون جرين(John Green )ونوقشت بواسطة جورج تشايلد (George Child)بلندن،وتوجد مجموعة من الملاحظات في اسفل يمين الخريطة للميزات الطبيعية على الخريطة وتشير الخطوط تحت اسماء الاماكن لخطوط العرض والطول والخطوط الملاحية لبعض الملاحين الماهرين،ويذكر فيها اسم البحر الاحمر والخليج،وتتميز الخريطة بانها اكثر تفصيلاً من الخريطة الاساسية،وتقسم المنطقة العربية لعدة مناطق لكل منطقة لون يميزها.ابعاد الخريطة26x21.
G. Child, sculpt.
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HC.MAP.00896
Print Map
Item-ID: i11402295
BIB-ID: 1525395
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The totall discourse of the rare aduentures, and painefull peregrinations of long nineteene yeares trauayles, from Scotland to the most famous kingdomes in Europe, Asia, and Affrica: perfited by three deare bought voyages, in surueighing of forty eight kingdomes ancient and moderne, twenty one rei-publickes, then absolute principalities, with two hundred ilands : the particular names whereof are described in each argument of the ten diuisions of this history, and it also diuided in three bookes, two whereof neuer heretofore published : wherein is contayned an exact relation of the lawes, religion, policies and gouernment of all their princes, potentates and people : together with the grieuous tortures he suffered by the inquisition of Malaga in Spain, his miraculous discouery and deliuery thence, and of his last and late return from the northerne ilesTotall discourse of the rare adventures, and painefull peregrinations of long nineteene yeares travayles, from Scotland to the most famous kingdomes in Europe, Asia, and Affrica
Voyages and travels, Voyages and travels--Early works to 1800, G460 .L58 1632, 910 L71t, 1632a
by William Lithgouu.
Rev. ed. of: A most delectable and true discourse of an admired and painefull peregrination from Scotland to the most famous...
Show moreby William Lithgouu.
Rev. ed. of: A most delectable and true discourse of an admired and painefull peregrination from Scotland to the most famous kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affricke.
Signatures: A-3V⁴.
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G460 .L58 1632
Book
Item-ID: i10225973
BIB-ID: 1024233
LC copy has armorial bookplate of George Arnold. DLC
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The history and delineation of the horse, in all his varieties: comprehending the appropriate uses, management, and progressive improvement of each ; with a particular investigation of the character of the race-horse, and the business of the turf ; illustrated by anecdotes and biographical notices of distinguished sportsmen ; the engravings from original paintings ; with instructions for breeding, breaking, training, and the general management of the horse, both in a state of health and of diseaseHistory of the horse
Horses, Horse racing, Horses, Horse racing, Horses, SF285 .L49 1809, 798
by John Lawrence.
Includes index.
Signature "D. Cameron 1836"--preliminary page.
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SF285 .L49 1809
Book
Item-ID: i23349840
BIB...
Show moreby John Lawrence.
Includes index.
Signature "D. Cameron 1836"--preliminary page.
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SF285 .L49 1809
Book
Item-ID: i23349840
BIB-ID: 2498717
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Tour through the dominions of the Emperor of Morocco: Including a particular account of the royal harem, of the persons, costume, and domestic habits, of the Emperor's ladies
Description and travel, DT308 .L46 1813, 916.4
An historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea: with a journal of travels from London through Russia into Persia; and back again through Russia, Germany and Holland. To which are added, the revolutions of Persia during the present century, with the particular history of the great usurper Nadir KouliRevolutions of Persia
Nādir Shāh , 1688-1747, Commerce--History, HF486.E6 H36 1753
by Jonas Hanway, merchant.
Vol. III getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the reign of Shah Sultan Hussein, with the invasion of the...
Show moreby Jonas Hanway, merchant.
Vol. III getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the reign of Shah Sultan Hussein, with the invasion of the Afghans, and the reigns of Sultan Mir Maghmud and his successor Sultan Ashreff. To which is prefixed, a chronological abridgement of the Persian monarchy from its first foundation. Vol. I.
Vol. IV getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the history of the celebrated usurper Nadir Kouli, from his birth in 1687, 'till his death in 1747. To which are added, some particulars of the unfortunate reign of his successor Adil Shah. Vol. II.
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HF486.E6 H36 1753
Book
vol. 1
Item-ID: i10054297
BIB-ID: 1007065
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Granada and the Alhambra: a brief description of the ancient city of Granada, with a particular account of the Moorish palace
Art, Art--Spain--Granada
by Albert F. Calvert ; with 460 illustrations.
Transferred from the Town Planning Library.
Show moreby Albert F. Calvert ; with 460 illustrations.
Transferred from the Town Planning Library.
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A VOYAGE TO ARABIA FOELIX THROUGH THE EASTER OCEAN AND THE STREIGHTS OF THE RED SEA TOGETHER WITH A PARTICULAR
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DS206 .L37 1732
Book
Item-ID: i25035095
BIB-ID: 2612499
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DS206 .L37 1732
Book
Item-ID: i25035095
BIB-ID: 2612499
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