Charles Forbes, Comte de MontalembertBiblio.com
The Political Future of England
1856988F44London: John Murray 1856 . First edition. Leather. Very Good. 8" by 5.5". None. Handsomely bound in half calf this is the scarce first English language edition of this celebration of English society from a French perspective. The scarce first English language translation of this work which was first published in the year prior.Montalembert offers a reflective political essay in which the French Catholic statesman considers England"s constitutional character civil liberties religious settlement and representative institutions arguing that the nation"s strength lies in its balance of monarchy parliament and public virtue.With former owner's inscriptions to the front pastedown. In a half calf binding with marbled paper covered boards. Externally excellent with loss of paper to head of rear board. Rear joint and tail of front joint starting with boards holding firm. Inscription to front pastedown. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good John Murray hardcover
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