Names of the Subscribers. List of the Names of the Subscribers to An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. 1747.
London: Printed for T. Osborne, in Gray's Inn; A. Miller, in the Strand; and J. Osborn, in Paternoster Row. 1747. Booklet - Unbound Pages. Very Good Condition. Item #351217
The 1747 List of the Names of the Subscribers to An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time is a historical document that records the individuals who subscribed to the ambitious multi-volume work An Universal History. This publication, printed in London by T. Osborne, A. Miller, and J. Osborn, was part of a larger effort to compile a comprehensive history of the world, spanning from its earliest records. The Universal History itself was a 65-volume historical synthesis, published between 1747 and 1768, and was one of the first works to attempt a unified history of Western Europe and the wider world. Contributors included notable scholars such as George Sale, Archibald Bower, and Tobias Smollett, among others. The subscriber list provides insight into the readership and patronage of historical works in the 18th century. It reflects the intellectual and scholarly interests of the time, showing who supported the publication financially and academically. 30 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 12.5 x 20.5 cms. Category: Universal History; Printed before 1800;.
Keywords: BZDB395 Universal History; Printed before 1800; THE PATRONS OF A GREAT WORK Names of the Subscribers. List of the Names of the Subscribers to An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. 1747.
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