SZAJNOCHA Karol
LECHICKI ORIGINS OF POLAND
Historical sketch.
1st edition.
Lvov 1858. published by Karol Wild, pp [10], 348, [2], format 15.5x22 cm
Dissertation by Karol Szajnocha (1818-1868) - historian, publicist, writer, co-editor of many Lvov periodicals, custodian of the Ossoline National Institute, proponent of the concept of the Norman genesis of the Polish state, preacher of the thesis of Poland's mission as the bulwark of Christianity and Western civilization.
"His works enjoyed great readership, also due to their literary style, in which colorfulness, clarity, plasticity of imagery are essential" (Dictionary of Polish Historians)
Content: Lachy beyond the sea; Lachy in Poland; Lechickian monuments; Fragments.
A classic work of Polish historiography.
HARDCOVER HALF LEATHER OF THE PERIOD, FLAT SPINE DIVIDED BY GILT LINES, WITH GILT TITLING. MARBLED PAPERBOARD. PAGE EDGES MARBLED
Condition DB+/ rubbing of binding, loss of corner of k.tyt., occasional rust spots [foxing].
