Edward A. Freeman — Historical Essays

London, Macmillan and Co, 1889. Leather. A handsomely bound third edition of historical essays in a prize binding. A revised third edition including new material and the original preface for the first and second edition. Bound in a prized binding awarded to one 'J. A. F. Gregg&apos. Containing thirteen essays surrounding the history of the ancient world Freeman gives context to classical studies and the importance of studying the past. Freeman revises the order of the essays within this edition adding new material.In the preface to the Second edition Freeman suggests that to fully understand the the classical world the three editions of this work should be read as a series which expands on information and the complexity of studying ancient history. In a full calf binding with a gilt crest to the front board. Externally generally smart with rubbing to boards resulting in slight loss to the extremities. Light fading and the occasional mark to boards. Slight cracking the the joints. Bookplate to the front past down. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with slight spotting to bookplate and first few pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .