An universal, historical, geographical, chronological and poetical dictionary exactly describing the situation, extent, customs, laws, Manners, Commodities, &c. of all Kingdoms, Common-Wealths, Provinces, Islands and Cities, in the known world. Containing Likewise The Lives of the Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, and Primitive Fathers; Emperors, Kings, Princes, Popes, Cardinals, Bishops, and other eminent Persons; with an Account of the Inventors and Improvers of Arts and Sciences, Philosophers, and all Celebrated Authors. Also The History of the Pagan Gods, very useful for the Understanding of Classick Authors; of the several Sects among the Jews, Christians, Heathens and Mahometans, with their principal Ceremonies, Games and Festivals; of General Councils and Synods, when, and where Assembled; of the Establishment and Progress of Religious and Military Orders; and of the Genealogies of the most Illustrious Families, especially our English, Scotch and Irish. The Whole consisting of a curious Miscellany of Sacred and Prophane History, Extracted from Moreri, Baylc, Baudrand, Hoffman, Danet, and many more of the best and choicest Historians, Geographers, Chronologers and Lexicographers, Antient and Modern. In two volumes

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Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London printed for J. Hartley next the Kings-Head Tavern in Holborn; W. Turner, at the Angel at Lincolns-Inn Back Gate; and Tho. Hodgson, over against Grays-Inn Gate in Holborn 1703, 1703
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Collection: Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Item Description:An abridgment of Moreri's, Bayle's, Baudrand's, Hoffman's and Danet's dictionaries. - English Short Title Catalog, T11413. - Horizontal chain lines. - Reproduction of original from British Library
Physical Description:Online-Ressource (2 v) 8°