Playfair, James, 1738-1819.

A system of chronology Containing, I. An explanation of the principles of this science; together with an account of the most remarkable epocus, Æras, and periods, the dates and extent of which are ascertained. II. A chronological history, which exhibits a connected view of the time, mode, and circumstances of the origin, progress, decline, and fall of every considerable kingdom, from the earliest period to the present. III. A list of several eclipses before the Christian Æra, observed by astronomers, or recorded by historians, and of all eclipses from A.D. 1, to A.D. 1900, with an explanatory preface. IV. A chronological list of councils, in which the date, place, and subject of every council are specified. V. Chronological tables and charts from B.C. 2300, to A.D. 1784, adapted to a scale, and ascertaining the duration of the lives and reigns of the most eminent personages in all ages. VI. A list of remarkable events and occurrences relating to every kingdom and nation, from the earliest ages to the present time; with the dates of many celestial phenomena. VII. Supplemental tables illustrating the several parts of the system. VIII. A copious biographical index, in which the dates of the reigns of Kings, and of the lives of remarkable men in all ages, are inserted, and concise characters of both are occasionally given. By James Playfair, D.D member of the Antiquarian Society of Scotland.