Description

""The Courts of Europe at the Close of the Last Century"" is a two-volume set written by Henry Swinburne. The first volume covers the period from 1792 to 1795 and the second volume covers the period from 1796 to 1801. The book provides a detailed account of European politics, society, and culture during the late 18th century. Swinburne, an Englishman who traveled extensively throughout Europe, provides an insider's view of the courts of Europe, including those of France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Austria. He describes the customs, manners, and traditions of the various courts, as well as the personalities of the monarchs and their courtiers. Swinburne also provides a detailed account of the political and military events of the time, including the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. The book is a valuable resource for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in European history and culture during the late 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.