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Bossuet, Jacques-Benigne. Discours sur l‘histoire universelle. A monsegnieur le dauphin: Pour expliquer la suite de la Religion, et les changemens des Empires. 3 parts in 1 vol.

2 leaves, 510 pp. 8vo. Contemp. marbled calf with gilt spine title (edges somewhat rubbed). – Paris, Barbou, 1771.

Bossuet is a known French bishop and philosopher noted for his work in philosphy of history. His „Discours“ is the last great work interpreting the world‘s history as a history of salvation. – This edition not in Brunet. – Best.-Nr. 11965