Description

Complete set in 8 volumes, housed in two red cardboard slipcases, which are lettered in gold. Books bound in cream faux vellum bindings with printed red and blue spine labels, lettered in gold. Index. Each volume with map end-papers and black and white illustrations. Individual volumes entitled as follows: 1. The Turn of the Tide. 2. Constantine and the Christian Empire. 3. The Revival and Collapse of Paganism. 4. The End of the Western Empire. 5. Justinian and the Roman Law. 6. Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs. 7. The Normans in Italy and the Crusades. 8. The Fall of Constantinople and the Papacy in Rome. Originally published by The Folio Society in 1986 and reissued with a new binding design in 1995. The present set is the eighth printing thus, 1998. An essentially new set as first four volumes where removed from original factory shrink wrap to check bibliographical details. Second slipcase and last four volumes are still in shrink wrap. No previous ownership marks. A clean, fresh and unmarked set. As new in as new slipcases. No International shipping due to weight. Expedited domestic shipping charged at actual cost and we encourage customers to contact us for a postage quote before ordering.