Marmontel; Florian — Belisarius and Numa Pompilius

London, J. Walker; J. Johnson and Co; et al, 1811. Leather. Two popular eighteenth century French novels bound in one volume, English translations of the works of Marmontel and Florian. Two popular French works translated into English and bound in one volume.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and an engraved title.'Belisarius', by Jean-Francois Marmontel. This novel popularised the fictitious tale of Belisarius being reduced to a beggar by Justinian I, despite his great services to the Empire throughout his life.'Numa Pompilius', by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian, was written in imitation of Fenelon's 'Telemaque&apos. Including a biographical introduction to each author. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart, with a little light rubbing. Spine is a little faded. Minor age-toning to the boards. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .