An edition of A system of chronology (1784)

A system of chronology

containing, I. An explanation of the principles of this science; together with an account of the most remarkable epochs, aeras 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 aera, observed by astronomers, or recorded by historians and of all eclipses from A.D. 1, to A.D. 1900 ... IV. A chronological list of councils ... 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 ... with the dates of many celestial phaenomena. VII. Supplemental tables ... VIII. A copious biographical index ...

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An edition of A system of chronology (1784)

A system of chronology

containing, I. An explanation of the principles of this science; together with an account of the most remarkable epochs, aeras 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 aera, observed by astronomers, or recorded by historians and of all eclipses from A.D. 1, to A.D. 1900 ... IV. A chronological list of councils ... 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 ... with the dates of many celestial phaenomena. VII. Supplemental tables ... VIII. A copious biographical index ...

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Printed for William Creech; and sold in London by C. Dilly, J. Walter, and J. Robson
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English
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419

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Charts, diagrams, Charts, diagrams, etc, Chronology, Chronology, Historical, Historical Chronology, Tables

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A system of chronology: containing, I. An explanation of the principles of this science; together with an account of the most remarkable epochs, aeras 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 aera, observed by astronomers, or recorded by historians and of all eclipses from A.D. 1, to A.D. 1900 ... IV. A chronological list of councils ... 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 ... with the dates of many celestial phaenomena. VII. Supplemental tables ... VIII. A copious biographical index ...
1784, Printed for William Creech; and sold in London by C. Dilly, J. Walter, and J. Robson
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Fisher copy 1: With the bookplate of Wm. Constable.

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vi, [2], 8, 419, [1] p., [14] leaves of plates (6 fold.) :
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