The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II

London: Folio Society, 2000. First Folio Edition. 3 small quarto volumes with green boards and decorative gilt stamping in green pictorial slipcase; (xxxvii, 406; xv, 607; xiii, 517 pages): illustrations, maps; 26 cm All three volumes near fine; unmarked, clean and tight; slipcase is very good (++) with slightest wear to bottom corners at opening and top edge. Hardcover.

""La Mediterranee et le monde mediterraneen a l'epoque de Philippe II" was originally published in 1949 by Librairie Armand Colin. A second, revised edition, in two volumes, was published in 1966. It was translated into English an published in two volumes in 1972-3. This Folio edition follows the text of the 1972-3 translation, with some minor emendations"--Title page verso . Gorgeous set, in-depth investigation of the Mediterranean and its peoples in the 16th and 17th centuries. // **Somewhat heavy item. Additional shipping fees may be needed for expedited or international orders. Please inquire** //

Full buckram binding with a design of type ornaments by Bernard Roberts.

// 1517-1789, History, Human geography, Human geography Mediterranean Region, Mediterranean Region, Mediterranean Region History 1517-1789, Méditerranée, Région de la Histoire 1517-1789