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Historians' History of the World Comprehensive Narrative, etc.in 25 volumes by Henry Smith Williams.

Historians' History of the World Comprehensive Narrative, etc.in 25 volumes by Henry Smith Williams.

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Published: The Times, London, 1908

Edition: First Edition (Complete 25-Volume Set)

This monumental work presents a comprehensive narrative of the rise and development of nations, as interpreted by leading historians and scholars from across the world. Compiled under the editorship of Henry Smith Williams, the series includes contributions from more than thirty international academics and specialists.

Contents Overview:

Vol. I: Egypt, Babylonia, Assyria

Vol. II: Israel, Phoenicia, Asia Minor, Ancient India, Ancient Persia

Vol. III–IV: Greece

Vol. V–VII: Rome

Vol. VIII: Parthians, Arabs, Crusades, The Papacy

Vol. IX: Italy

Vol. X: Spain and Portugal

Vol. XI–XII: France

Vol. XIII: France, The Netherlands

Vol. XIV: The Netherlands, The Germanic Empires

Vol. XV: The Germanic Empires

Vol. XVI: Scandinavia, Switzerland

Vol. XVII: Switzerland, Russia

Vol. XVIII–XXI: The British Empire

Vol. XXII: The British Empire, The United States

Vol. XXIII: The United States, Spanish America

Vol. XXIV: Poland, The Balkan States, Modern Greece, The Turkish Empire, China, Japan

Vol. XXV: General Indexes, Bibliographical Index, Contributors Index

Reflecting the perspectives of its time, the set places Ireland, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada within the context of the British Empire, with limited coverage of much of Africa and several modern Asian nations. Nonetheless, the work remains highly readable and historically valuable, especially when used alongside the extensive index volume.

Physical Description:
This is the scarce full white vellum/parchment-bound edition, each volume featuring a unique multi-colour embossed design on the upper board and spine. The plain endpapers, gilt top edges, and untrimmed lower edges reflect the high production standard.
The set contains over 16,000 pages, more than 150 plates, and over 2,000 in-text illustrations. Each volume includes a tissue-guarded frontispiece, all intact and undamaged.
The set is complete, with no ownership markings or inscriptions.

Condition:
The bindings are still intact across all volumes, with most covers clean, unworn, and free from chipping. A few volumes show minor interior cover wear, but this does not detract from the overall presentation. As the accompanying images demonstrate, the set remains attractive and well-preserved. Complete sets in comparable condition are increasingly difficult to acquire.

Binding Condition: Near Very Good

Overall Condition: Near Very Good

Dimensions: 265 × 190 mm

Shelf Space Required: approx. 1.5 metres

Total Weight: approx. 50 kg