The Journal Of Montaigne's Travels In Italy By Way Of Switzerland And Germany In 1580 And 1581 After publishing the first two books of his Essays in 1580, Montaigne set out on a long journey, which took him to Italy through eastern France, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. This extensive journey allowed him to expand on his bookish knowledge of Latin and Italian languages and cultures. Like many of his contemporaries, he was eager to see what was left of Rome, a city that had occupied so much of his classical education. The manuscript of his Travel Journal, written between June 1580 and November 1581, was not discovered until 1770, and three editions were published in 1774. Description Complete three volumes of Motaigne's Travels in Italy. Translated and edited, with an introduction and notes, by W.G. Waters. The three volume are handsomely illustrated with 3 frontispieces, and 32 illustrations. Published by John Murray, London, 1903. The books are uniformly bound in the original green cloth covered boards with gold titling and designs on the spines and gold designs on the front boards. Top page edges gilt. Vol I: frontispiece and 10 black and white illustrations - Number of pages: 195 Vol II: frontispiece and 15 illustrations - Number of pages: 209 Vol III: frontispiece and 7 illustrations - Number of pages: 214 Book Dimensions: 17 x 12 cm and Number of Pages (Three Volumes): 618 Condition Handsome set. The books are beautifully bound, designed and illustrated. Firm and well bound volumes. External covers are clean and in nice shape, with light wear to boards’ corners, and to head and foot of spine. Internally the books in very good condition. All pages are tightly held at the gutter. Inner hinges are very good. A little name to first free endpaper pages. Pages are clean and bright, with very occasionally discolouration. The text is fresh. All illustrations are present and bright (Very Nice Set) (Please see pictures).