The flowers of modern history : comprehending, on a new plan, the most remarkable revolutions and events, as well as the most eminent and illustrious characters, of modern times; with a View of the Progress of Society and Manners, Arts and Sciences, from the Irruption of the Goths and Vandals, and Other Northern Nations, upon the Roman Empire, to the Conclusion of the American War. Designed for the improvement and entertainment of youth. By the Rev. John Adams, A.M.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adams, John, 1750?-1814.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History, Modern--18th century.

History, Modern.

World history--Early works to 1800.

World history.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii,372p. )

Edition:

A new edition enlarged.

Other Title:

Flowers of modern history

Place of Publication:

London : printed for G. Kearsley, at Johnson's Head, No. 46, Fleet Street, M,DCC,XC. [1790]

Notes:

Edition statement is from the head of the titlepage.

At foot of title page: Where may be had, by the same Author, The Flowers of Ancient History, price 3s. The Flowers of Modern Travels, 2 vols. price 6s. The Flowers of Modern Voyages, 2 vols. price 6s. The English Parnaslus, or a Selection of Modern Poems, price 3s. Anecdotes, Bon Mots, &c. price 3s 6d. And Thoughts on Man, price 3s.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T89160.

OCLC:

642722869