☙ Histoire Universelle - Tome IX

1752 - Une Société de Gens de Lettres

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☙ Histoire Universelle - Tome IX

✑ Une Société de Gens de Lettres

HISTOIRE UNIVERSELLE, DEPUIS LE COMMENCEMENT DU MONDE JUSQU'A PRESENT. TRADUITE DE L'ANGLOIS. TOME NEUVIEME. A AMSTERDAM ET A LEIPZIG, ARKSTEE & MERKUS.

The Histoire Universelle, depuis le Commencement du Monde jusqu'à présent stands as one of the most ambitious publishing undertakings of the 18th century. Translated from English and published by the renowned house of Arkstee & Merkus in Amsterdam and Leipzig, this French version of the British Universal History aimed to bring the accumulated historical knowledge of European scholars within reach of French-speaking readers. This ninth volume belongs to a monumental collection covering the history of humanity from its mythical origins to modern times. Entirely devoted to Roman history, it spans one of the most dramatic and decisive periods of Antiquity: from the perpetual dictatorship of Sulla to the civil wars that would destroy the Republic and pave the way for the Empire. Through its pages, the 18th-century reader relived the great institutional crises, the rivalries between Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus, and the inexorable march toward monarchy — a narrative dear to Enlightenment philosophers for its moral and political lessons.

Why add it to your collection?

An exceptional testament to Enlightenment historiography, directly reflecting the encyclopedic thinking of the 18th century.

Original edition published by Arkstee & Merkus, one of Amsterdam's most prestigious publishing houses, renowned for the quality of its productions.

French translation of the monumental British Universal History, a work that shaped the worldview of an entire generation of European scholars.

Condition consistent with its age, offering irreplaceable physical presence and authenticity for any serious bibliophile.

A rare individual volume, ideal for completing a collection or gracing a prestigious library, with strong patrimonial and historical value.

Description

Editorial and Historical Context The Histoire Universelle is the French translation and adaptation of An Universal History from the Earliest Account of Time, first published in English in London from 1736 onward. This colossal project, involving numerous British scholars, was quickly recognized as the definitive historical reference work of its era. The firm of Arkstee & Merkus, established in Amsterdam and Leipzig, handled its distribution across continental Europe by offering a high-quality French translation aimed at an educated readership eager to learn about the entirety of human history.

Detailed Contents of the Volume This ninth tome is entirely devoted to the history of Rome during the most turbulent period of the late Republic. It opens with Chapter X, covering Rome from the perpetual dictatorship of Sulla to the Triumvirate of Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus — a period of political violence, proscriptions, and brutal institutional reforms that permanently shook the foundations of the Republic. Chapter XI continues with the history of Rome from the First Triumvirate to the death of Crassus, analyzing the rise to power of Rome's three strongmen, their alliances, their ambitions, and the tensions that soon tore this fragile coalition apart.

Chapter XII covers Rome from the death of Crassus to that of Pompey, a period marked by the civil war between Caesar and Pompey, the crossing of the Rubicon, and the rout at Pharsalus. Chapter XIII traces the history of Rome from the death of Pompey to that of Caesar, evoking Caesar's dictatorship, his reforms, and his assassination on the Ides of March, 44 BC. Chapters XIV and XV cover the chaotic aftermath, from Caesar's death to Octavian's first consulship, and then to the deaths of Cassius and Brutus at Philippi. Finally, Chapter XVI begins the narrative of the transition toward the Principate, laying the groundwork for what would become the Roman Empire.