François‑Charles Pouqueville - Grèce - 1835

Charming illustrated edition of 112 magnificent plates of this historical, geographical, and cultural synthesis dedicated to ancient and modern Greece, written by the doctor, diplomat, and historian François-Charles Pouqueville, known for his travel writings and his role as a witness to the struggle for Greek independence.

The work presents Greece as a land that is both mythical and contemporary, describing its landscapes, monuments, traditions, and populations, while tracing the evolution of its history from classical antiquity to the upheavals of the 19th century.

Pouqueville combines philological erudition, personal observations, and political considerations, emphasizing the past greatness of Greek civilization and the ongoing national renaissance following the War of Independence.

The work illustrates the romantic fascination with Greece, the desire to connect the ancient heritage to modern aspirations, and remains today a rare and valuable testimony of the reception of Hellenism in the 19th century, at the crossroads of travel, history, and politics.

François‑Charles Pouqueville - Greece - 1835 - Firmin Didot Frères
447 Pages.

Very good condition of the binding, in its half-leather edition binding, marbled boards, slight signs of use, jaspé edges, smooth spine decorated with gold fillets and floral ornaments, with gilded titling.

Good interior condition, some foxing, texts in two columns, one detached leaf, work enriched with 112 copper engraved plates and 2 fold-out maps.

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