RAYNAL, Guillaume Thomas François Abbe.
The Revolution of America.
London: Printed for Lockyer Davis, Holborn , 1781.
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First edition in English of Abbe Raynal's The Revolution of America; from the library of John Gladstone
First edition in English of this classic work. Octavo, bound in full contemporary calf, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, gilt ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands. From the library of John Gladstone with his ownership signature to the front free endpaper, "John Gladstone Leith 1782." Sir John Gladstone, 1st Baronet, was a Scottish merchant, slave owner and Tory politician best known for being the father of British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. In very good condition. Howes R85; Sabin 68104.
Originally published in French as part of his Histoire philosophique et politique des établissements et du commerce des Européens dans les deux Indes, The Revolution of America represents Abbé Raynal’s systematic analysis of the American Revolution within the broader framework of European colonial expansion. The work integrates historical narrative with philosophical commentary, assessing the political, economic, and ideological causes of the conflict, as well as questions of liberty, self-determination, and the legitimacy of monarchical authority. Raynal situates the American struggle as a pivotal moment in the transformation of global governance and commerce, reflecting Enlightenment concerns with natural rights, representation, and the principles of republican government. Widely disseminated and influential in Europe, The Revolution of America contributed to contemporary understandings of the United States as an experimental republic and informed intellectual discourse on revolution and political reform.
The Revolution of America.
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