Description
An original early 19th-century edition of Nathaniel Hooke’s celebrated work, The Roman History from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth. This is Volume VI of the eleven-volume new edition, published in London in 1806.
Renowned for its depth, narrative clarity, and scholarly insight, Hooke’s Roman History was a cornerstone of classical education in Britain during the Georgian and early Victorian periods. This volume is richly bound in contemporary tree calf leather, with a beautifully marbled appearance and gilt-tooled spine featuring red morocco label inset with volume number “6.”
Printed for a consortium of prestigious early 19th-century London publishers—including T. Cadell, Longman, Hurst, Rees & Orme, and others—this antique volume offers historical gravitas and period authenticity. A stunning piece for collectors of fine leather-bound books or those interested in Roman antiquity and classical republican history.
