The historie of the world: in five bookes. 1. Intreating of the beginning and first ages of the same, from the Creation unto Abraham. 2. Of the times from the birth of Abraham, to the destruction of the Temple of Salomon. 3. From the destruction of Jerusalem, to the time of Philip of Macedon. 4. From the reigne of Philip of Macedon, to the establishing of that kingdome, in the race of Antingonus. 5. From the settled rule of Alexanders successors in the East, untill the Romans (prevailing over all) made conquest of Asia and Macedon
Title
The historie of the world: in five bookes. 1. Intreating of the beginning and first ages of the same, from the Creation unto Abraham. 2. Of the times from the birth of Abraham, to the destruction of the Temple of Salomon. 3. From the destruction of Jerusalem, to the time of Philip of Macedon. 4. From the reigne of Philip of Macedon, to the establishing of that kingdome, in the race of Antingonus. 5. From the settled rule of Alexanders successors in the East, untill the Romans (prevailing over all) made conquest of Asia and Macedon
Date
1634
Place
London
Publisher
Printed by Robert Young for G. Lathum and R. Young
Language
English
Contributor
ENGRAVER:
Renold Elstracke
Renold Elstracke
ENGRAVER:
William Hole
William Hole
ENGRAVER:
Simon van de Pass
Simon van de Pass
ILLUSTRATOR:
Compton Holland
Compton Holland
Note
IMPRINT:
London : Printed [by Robert Young] for G. Lathum and R. Young, [1634].
Imprint from colophon, printer from STC (2nd ed.).
London : Printed [by Robert Young] for G. Lathum and R. Young, [1634].
Imprint from colophon, printer from STC (2nd ed.).
CONTENT:
Maps and plans on double leaves.
The first leaf contains "The minde of the front."
Additional engraved title-page reads: The history of the world. At London Printed for Walter Burre 1614. Signed: Ren. Elstrack Sculpsit.
Includes unnumbered pages of alphabetical and chronological tables at end of book.
Head- and tail-pieces; initials; text in roman and italic type; printed marginalia.
Includes index.
Maps and plans on double leaves.
The first leaf contains "The minde of the front."
Additional engraved title-page reads: The history of the world. At London Printed for Walter Burre 1614. Signed: Ren. Elstrack Sculpsit.
Includes unnumbered pages of alphabetical and chronological tables at end of book.
Head- and tail-pieces; initials; text in roman and italic type; printed marginalia.
Includes index.
ILLUSTRATIONS:
Engraved portrait on title-page signed: Sim. Pass Sculp. Comp. Holland exc.
Two of the double maps are signed by William Hole.
Engraved portrait on title-page signed: Sim. Pass Sculp. Comp. Holland exc.
Two of the double maps are signed by William Hole.
FORMAT:
[66], 184, 181-555, [1], 512, 517-669, [3], [52] pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, genealogical tables, maps, 2 plans ; 35 cm (folio).
Signatures: pi², ²pi² ( -²pi2), A-B⁶ C⁴ a⁶ b⁸, ²A-S⁶ T-V⁴ 2A-3K⁶ 3L⁴ 3M-3V⁶ 4A-4V⁶ 5A-5Z⁶ a⁶ 2a⁶ *⁶ 2*⁸ ; (leaf 2R2 signed Rr3).
[66], 184, 181-555, [1], 512, 517-669, [3], [52] pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, genealogical tables, maps, 2 plans ; 35 cm (folio).
Signatures: pi², ²pi² ( -²pi2), A-B⁶ C⁴ a⁶ b⁸, ²A-S⁶ T-V⁴ 2A-3K⁶ 3L⁴ 3M-3V⁶ 4A-4V⁶ 5A-5Z⁶ a⁶ 2a⁶ *⁶ 2*⁸ ; (leaf 2R2 signed Rr3).
CONDITION:
Errors in paging: p. 181-184 (2nd group) repeated in numbering, p. 513-516 (4th group) omitted in numbering.
Errors in paging: p. 181-184 (2nd group) repeated in numbering, p. 513-516 (4th group) omitted in numbering.
Archive Location
Library Catalog
Num Pages
1377
Call Number
D57 .R16 1634
Rare Oversize
References
STC (2nd ed.), 20641.
Item Type
Book
Files
Collection
Citation
Walter Raleigh, “The historie of the world: in five bookes. 1. Intreating of the beginning and first ages of the same, from the Creation unto Abraham. 2. Of the times from the birth of Abraham, to the destruction of the Temple of Salomon. 3. From the destruction of Jerusalem, to the time of Philip of Macedon. 4. From the reigne of Philip of Macedon, to the establishing of that kingdome, in the race of Antingonus. 5. From the settled rule of Alexanders successors in the East, untill the Romans (prevailing over all) made conquest of Asia and Macedon,” Centre for Renaissance and Reformation Studies (CRRS) Rare Book Collection, accessed September 9, 2026, https://crrs.library.utoronto.ca/items/show/9143.