M. De Marlès - Histoire générale de l'Inde ancienne et moderne, Depuis l'an 2000 avant J. C. jusqu'à nos jours - 1828

Charming set of this edition that offers a comprehensive historical synthesis of India, from mythical origins and Vedic traditions to the contemporary realities of the 19th century.

Marlès, a historian and popularizer, seeks to provide the European public with a continuous and structured view of India, weaving together legendary stories, ancient dynasties, Muslim conquests, Mughal dominance, and British colonial expansion.

The first volumes focus on ancient civilizations, sacred texts, and social and religious institutions, emphasizing the cultural richness and diversity of peoples.

The following volumes trace the major phases of medieval and modern history, highlighting the interactions between local powers and external influences, as well as the upheavals related to colonization.

This corpus illustrates 19th-century orientalist curiosity, where India is studied both as the cradle of civilizations and as a stage for imperial rivalries, and demonstrates how European historiography sought to incorporate the Orient into a universal history.

M. De Marlès - General History of Ancient and Modern India, From 2000 BC to the Present Day - 1836 - Volumes I, II, III, and IV - Emler Brothers
485 pp. + 424 pp. + 442 pp. + 468 pp -

Very good condition of the bindings, books in their recent half cloth, marbled boards, slight signs of use, one missing title piece, wear on some edges, rubbed heads and corners, marbled edges, smooth spine, gilded titles, volumes, and author's name on leather pieces.

Good interior condition, some scattered foxing, small vignette on the title page, marbled endpapers in good condition, ex-libris.

Delivery service guaranteed within a few days.