Volney The Ruins or A survey of the Revolutions of Empires. 1792 1st Engl trans

Description: Radical French Work Later Translated by Thomas JeffersonVolney, M. [C.-F. (Constantin-François)].The Ruins, or, A survey of the Revolutions of Empires.London: Printed for J. Johnson, 1792. xv, 400 pp. Illus. with 1 frontispiece & 2 folded maps after the French edition, engr. by T. Conder. 8vo. Later patterned cloth with morocco spine label. First English Language edition. Split along top half of front joint, chips to head and heel of spine, occasional foxing, still very good. Item #41541 Translated from the French of "Les ruines, ou, Méditation sur les révolutions des empires," by Thomas Conder.Volney's work which was first published in 1791 argued, by analyzing the arc of ancient civilizations, that the primacy of equality before the law was necessary to prevent the deterioration of religious and political institutions into tyranny.The work had a profound influence on Thomas Jefferson, who translated it beginning in 1796 when Volney visited him at Monticello. A new translation of the work had just been published and both Jefferson and Volney were not happy with it, nor this earlier first edition in English. The project went on hold once Jefferson became president, and was not published until 1802 in France and 1828 in America. Subject: Americana, Religion & PhilosophyABAA, ILAB Fine, Rare, & Unusual Books and Manuscripts with a special emphasis on the Americas We are located on Parker Mountain, in the small town of East Jewett, set in the High Peaks region of the Northern Catskill Mountains, not far from the tallest waterfall in New York State, after which we are named. Though our special focus is on the Americas -North, Central, and South, we offer fine, rare, and unusual books and manuscripts on a wide range of subjects, including Asia, Exploration, Art, Literature, and Books about Books. We are proud to be a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and adhere to their strict codes of conduct and ethical standards. Guarantee All books are guaranteed as described. We want you to be completely satisfied with your order. All books may be returned in original condition, for any reason, within 30 days. It is helpful if you notify us first so your refund can be processed promptly. We will pay for return postage if the book is not as described. Shipping Standard shipping for all items is via USPS Media mail. We usually ship within two business days of receipt of payment, though weather conditions in the mountains can occasionally interfere. Postal delivery usually takes an additional week to ten days. For alternative methods or faster shipping please contact us. We ship internationally. Please contact us for exact details and costs. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items, and will issue a prompt refund if ebay charges you incorrectly upon checkout. Payment We prefer Paypal. Feedback Please contact us first if you have any issues. We appreciate feedback.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Author: Volney, M. [C.-F. (Constantin-François

Illustrator: Illus. with 1 frontispiece & 2 folded maps after the French

Publisher: Printed for J. Johnson

Year Printed: 1792

Special Attributes: Illustrated

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Subject: Americana

Original/Facsimile: Original