FOURMONT, Etienne Reflexions critiques sur les historiens des anciens peuples, Chaldéens, Hébreux, Phéniciens, Egyptiens, Grecs, &c. jusqu’au tems de Cyrus, en trois livres. Tome premier (- second). 1735Paris,(J. Bullot for) Musier, Jumbet,...
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Briasson, Bullot,2 vols, 4to, mod. half calf, mottled paper on sides, gilt spines on 5 raised bands with labels, red sp. edges, [8]-viij-lvi-383-[5], 503-[3] pp. (paper age-toned, some spotting). Good copy.
Important early comparative chronology by the French orientalist Fourmont (1683-1745), who tried to connect Chinese chronology with Western. In vol. II pp. 441-451: List of Chinese Emperors (with names in Chinese). Old name on 1st title "Anquetil Duperron".
Important early comparative chronology by the French orientalist Fourmont (1683-1745), who tried to connect Chinese chronology with Western. In vol. II pp. 441-451: List of Chinese Emperors (with names in Chinese). Old name on 1st title "Anquetil Duperron".
