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A new history of the Grecian states, from their earliest period to their extinction by the Ottomans (cover)
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| Title | A new history of the Grecian states, from their earliest period to their extinction by the Ottomans (cover) |
| Author | Johnson, R. (Richard), 1733 or 34-1793 |
| Publisher | Newbery, E.
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| Publisher Location | England -- London |
| Publication Date | 1786 |
| Printer | Unknown
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| Illustrator | Unknown
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| Image Production Process | Intaglio prints--engravings
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| Notes | Illustrated with uncolored copper engravings.
The book covers topics such as: the Battle of Marathon, Xerxes and the Battle of Salamis, Socrates, the rise of Macedonia, Darius, Alexander the Great, and the rise of the Ottoman Empire.
Printed on the title page: Containing an account of their most memorable sieges and battles; and the character and exploits of their most celebrated heroes, orators and philosophers. Embellished with copper-plate cuts. Designed for the use of young ladies and gentlemen. |
| Subjects (LCSH) | Greece -- History -- Early works to 1800; Byzantine Empire -- History -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | History
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| Language | English |
| Digital Collection | Children's Historical Literature Collection |
| Digital ID Number | CHL1082 |
| Repository | University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections Division |
| Repository Collection | Children's Historical Literature Collection. DF213.5.J6 1786 |
| Object Type | Book
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| Physical Description | [8], 132, [4] p. engr. front, [5] engr. plates: illustrated; 14 x 9 cm. |
| Digital Reproduction Information | Scanned from original book at 400-600 dpi in TIFF format using a ScanMaker 6800, resized and enhanced using Adobe Photoshop, and imported as JPEG2000 using Contentdm's software JPEG2000 Extension. 2008. |
| Exhibit Checklist | Exhibit Checklist 8.7 |
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