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This volume contains:
- The Embassies of Emperors Justinian, Justin the Younger and Tiberius, written by Menander
- The History of the Emperor Maurice, written by Théophylacte Simocatte
- The Abridged History, written by Nicephorus, Patriarch of Constantinople
- Lives of the Emperors, written by Leon the Grammarian
- The History of Constantin Ducas, Romain Diogène, Michel Ducas and Nicéphore Botaniate, written by Nicéphore Bryenne-César
Mr. Cousin, president of the Cour des currencies, presents himself as a translator of the Greek originals and dedicates the work to Monseigneur de Pomponne, Secretary of State -
Mr Cousin - History Of Constantinople From The Reign Of Elder Justin To The End Of The Empire - 1685 - Volume III
Bad condition of the binding, work in its period full brown leather, rubbed corners, absence of leather on the back and on the second cover, spine with raised bands -
Interior in good condition, light soiling and waterstaining, superb engraved headbands, beautiful initials, lamp base -
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