Charles Forster - Pologne - 1840

Beautiful illustrated study of 55 superb plates on the geography, history and traditions of Poland -

Forster describes with precision the landscapes, towns and regions of Poland, highlighting local customs and the way of life of the inhabitants. He is interested in trade routes, mountains and valleys, offering a detailed view of the country -

The author retraces the history of Poland, analyzing the dynasties, conflicts and political developments. He examines the relations between Poland and the European powers, notably Russia, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Prussia -

Charles Forster - Poland - 1840 - Firmin Didot Frères -

348 Pages.

Good condition of the binding, the work in its half-leather with corner edition, slight signs of wear, some minor defects on boards and spine, beautiful marbled edges, smooth spine adorned with gold motifs, gilded title, gilded edges on the boards -

Good interior condition, some foxing, text in two columns, the work enriched with 55 beautiful plates hors texte, marbled endpapers in good condition, pleasant copy -

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