A complete system of chronology:. or, universal history abridged. In two parts. Part I. Comprising all the historical facts recorded by sacred and profane writers, from the creation of the world to the present year 1812, arranged in order of time in which they occurred. Part II. Containing such remarkable events as could not be inserted in the first part, useful inventions in the arts, scientific discoveries, &c. &c. arranged in an alphabetical order. To which is prefixed, an introductory discourse on the foundation of chronology, its divisions, difficulties, &c. Containing also, tables of the sovereigns of Europe, since the fall of the Western Roman Empire, with a list of the most eminent men in all ages of the world, state-officers of England, bishops, lord mayors of London, &c. &c. The whole compiled from the most authentic sources, and collated with the best authorities. By J. Aspin, Professor and teacher of history and chronology. Illustrated with two chronological tables of ancient and modern history.
Jehoshapat Aspin
Category
Books
Date
1812
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Gunby Hall Estate, Lincolnshire
NT 3086708
Summary
Bibliographic description
575,[1]p., plate;. 8vo. Provenance: Nineteenth-century garter bookplate: Charles Langton Massingberd [i.e. Charles Langton Massingberd (1815-1887)]. Binding: Nineteenth-century half calf; marbled paper over boards; recessed cords; paper support glued over spine [now partially wanting].
Makers and roles
Jehoshapat Aspin