Lectures on History and General Policy; To Which Is Prefixed, An Essay on a Course of Liberal Education for Civil and Active Life. And An Additional Lecture on the Constitution of the United States.
Joseph Priestley's Lectures on History and General Policy is a foundational work in political philosophy and historical analysis. Priestley, a prominent 18th-century scientist and theologian, argues that the study of history is crucial for understanding human society and government. He explores a wide range of topics, including forms of government, economics, law, and the arts. Priestley's emphasis on the interconnectedness of these areas provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the complexities of human civilization.
Volume II of 2 only
Lectures on History and General Policy Vol II by Joseph Priestley c1803 1st Ed
Title: Lectures on History and General Policy (Volume II)
Author: Joseph Priestley
Publisher : Philadelphia
Publication: c1803 First Edition
Format: LeatherCondition: Brown leather covered boards which have heavy bumping and some damage to spine ends with splits at hinge. Pages have foxing throughout with a few marks. Previous owners name in red stamp to front with numbering to inside front cover. Page 167/168 is missing.
A reading copy only
Book measures: 21.5cm x 14cm with 475 pages