The Universal Chronologist, and Historical Register: From the Creation to the Close of the Year 1825; Comprising the Elements of General History, from the French of M. St. Martin: with an Elaborate Continuation, in which are Minutely Detailed the Numerous and Important Events and Transactions Arising Out of the French Revolution |
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| Title | The Universal Chronologist, and Historical Register: From the Creation to the Close of the Year 1825; Comprising the Elements of General History, from the French of M. St. Martin: with an Elaborate Continuation, in which are Minutely Detailed the Numerous and Important Events and Transactions ... Volume 1 of The Universal Chronologist, and Historical Register, from the Creation to the Close of the 1825: Comprising the Elements of General History, from the French of M. St. Martin: with an Elaborate Continuation, in which are Minutely Detailed the Numerous and Important Events and Transactions Arising Out of the French Revolution, William Henry Ireland Volume 1 of The Universal Chronologist, and Historical Register, from the Creation to the Close of the Year 1825, William Henry Ireland |
| Author | William Henry Ireland |
| Publisher | Sherwood, Gilbert, and Piper, 1826 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 6 May 2008 |
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