The English, Scotch and Irish historical libraries.
Giving a short view and character of most of our historians, either in print or manuscript. With an account of our records, lawbooks, coins, and other matters, serviceable to the undertakers of a general history of England.
By W. Nicolson, late bishop of Carlisle. To which is added, a letter to the Reverend White Kennet, D. D., in defence of the English historical library, &c.

Description

Main Author

Nicolson, William, 1655-1727.

Language(s)

English

Published

London, Printed for G. Strahan [etc.] 1736.

Edition

3d ed., cor. and augm.

Subjects

Atterbury, Francis, > Atterbury, Francis, / 1662-1732.
Celtic languages.
Great Britain > Great Britain / History > Great Britain / History / Sources.
Great Britain > Great Britain / History > Great Britain / History / Bibliography.

Note

The letter to Kennet (an answer to Francis Atterbury's attack) is substantially the same as the preface to the Scottish historical library.
A revised collective edition of the following: (1) English historical library, first published in 3 parts 1696-99; 2d ed., 1714; (2) The Scotch historical library, 1702; (3) The Irish historical library, 1724. The whole work reissued in a "New edition," 1776.
Each part has special t.-p.

Physical Description

3 pt. in 1 v. 35 x 23 cm.

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