Early 19th-century Dutch educational work on world history, written by J.F. Martinet and revised and expanded by J. van Wijk Roelandszoon. This second edition contains 401 numbered pages and is structured as a series of educational dialogues or “conversations”. The subjects include the ancient world, biblical history, Greeks and Romans, European countries, Dutch national history, America and Australia. The book includes folding maps. Please consult the photographs carefully for their condition and completeness. They are colored by hand. The volume has been rebound at a later date in a sturdy red binding with gilt lettering on the front cover. The original text block shows signs of age and use, including foxing, discolouration, occasional stains, worn page edges and small tears or creases. The text remains generally clear and legible. A scarce historical schoolbook and an interesting example of early 19th-century Dutch historical education and cartography. Details: Author: J.F. Martinet Revised by: J. van Wijk Roelandszoon Title: Kort Begrip der Wereld-Historie Edition: Second edition Year: circa 1819/1820 Language: Dutch Number of pages: 401, plus preliminary pages Illustrations: folding maps Binding: Later red binding with gilt title Condition: Fair to good antique condition, with age-related wear as shown in the photographs The photographs form an important part of the condition description. Overall I think every page is readable.