Education, in four books: by James Elphinston

An universal history, from the beginning of the world, to the Empire of Charlemagne  by M. Bossuet, late Bishop of Meaux, formerly preceptor to the Dauphin. Translated from the thirteenth edition of the original. By Mr. Elphinston, in two volumes.

[James Elphinston correspondence].

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Education, in four books: by James Elphinston

An universal history, from the beginning of the world, to the Empire of Charlemagne by M. Bossuet, late Bishop of Meaux, formerly preceptor to the Dauphin. Translated from the thirteenth edition of the original. By Mr. Elphinston, in two volumes.

[James Elphinston correspondence].

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