The Oxford Illustrated History of the World, 10 Volumes, New in Shrinkwrap

The Oxford Illustrated History of the World by J.M. Roberts

10 Volumes – Complete Collection

Easton Press

MINT Condition – Still in the Publishers Shrinkwrap

This is a beautiful 10 volume leather bound Heirloom Edition of critically acclaimed “The Oxford Illustrated History of the world” published by the Easton Press. The best synopsis was written by Booklist in their review, “The Illustrated History of the World is a lavishly illustrated edition of J. M. Roberts's bestselling History of the World. Now completely revised and updated, each volume of this comprehensive reference work traces the tumultuous story of humankind from prehistory to the end of the 20th century. The rise and fall of civilizations; the impact of powerful individuals on world events; the interplay of state and religion; the social and economic factors that influence societies--these are some of the themes of this masterful, sweeping narrative. Over 2,000 photographs in color and black-and-white present a unique visual panoply of the march of history. In addition, more than 200 maps and artworks in full color underscore important events. Fully integrated sidebars and feature boxes narrow in on key themes, providing an additional layer of interest. Each volume also contains a double-page, illustrated chronology of major events, plus a bibliography and detailed index. Authoritative, brilliantly written, and superbly illustrated, this outstanding and popular work of scholarship makes the whole sweep of history vivid and accessible as never before.” The Philadelphia Inquirer in their review wrote, “Epic yet readable.”

Each book measures approximately 11.5” x 9” and contains numerous illustrations and maps as well as the usual Easton Press fineries including full leather covers with each having a different tipped in illustration on the front cover, silk moiré endpapers, gold gilding and gilting and built in satin bookmarks. There are a total of 10 volumes in the collection. They are:

1. Prehistory and the First Civilizations

2. The Age of Diverging Traditions

3. Eastern Asia and Classical Greece

4. Rome and the Classical West

5. The Far East and a New Europe

6. The Making of the European Age

7. The European Empires

8. The Age of Revolution

9. Emerging Powers

10. The New Global Era

The condition of the set is MINT with nine of the ten volumes still in the original publisher’s shrinkwrap. This is a wonderful opportunity to obtain a beautiful collection of that is rarely available in such wonderful condition.

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