An Universal, Historical, Geographical, Chronological and Poetical Dictionary, exactly describing the Situation, Extent, Customs, Laws, Manners, Commodities, &c. of all Kingdoms, Common-Wealths, Provinces, Islands and Cities, in the known World. Containing Likewise the Lives of the Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, and Primitive Fathers; Emperors, Kings, Princes, Popes, Cardinals, Bishops and other eminent Persons; with an Account of the Inventors and Improvers of Arts and Sciences, Philosophers, and all Celebrated Authors. Also the History of the Pagan Gods, very useful for the Understanding of Classick Authors; of the several Sects among the Jews, Christians, Heathens and Mahometans, with their principal Ceremonies, Games and Festivals; of General Councils and Synods, when, and where Assembled; of the Establishment and Progress of Religious and Military Orders; and of the Genealogies of the most Illustrious Families, especially our English, Scotch and Irish. The whole consisting of a curious Miscellany of Sacred and Prophane History, Extracted from Moreri, Bayle, Baudrand, Hoffmann, Danet, and many more of the best and choicest Historians, Geographers, Chronologers and Lexicographers, Antient and Modern. In Two Volumes.

Moréri, Louis and Bayle, Pierre and Baudrand, Michel Antoine and Danet, Pierre (1703-1703): An Universal, Historical, Geographical, Chronological and Poetical Dictionary, exactly describing the Situation, Extent, Customs, Laws, Manners, Commodities, &c. of all Kingdoms, Common-Wealths, Provinces, Islands and Cities, in the known World. Containing Likewise the Lives of the Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, and Primitive Fathers; Emperors, Kings, Princes, Popes, Cardinals, Bishops and other eminent Persons; with an Account of the Inventors and Improvers of Arts and Sciences, Philosophers, and all Celebrated Authors. Also the History of the Pagan Gods, very useful for the Understanding of Classick Authors; of the several Sects among the Jews, Christians, Heathens and Mahometans, with their principal Ceremonies, Games and Festivals; of General Councils and Synods, when, and where Assembled; of the Establishment and Progress of Religious and Military Orders; and of the Genealogies of the most Illustrious Families, especially our English, Scotch and Irish. The whole consisting of a curious Miscellany of Sacred and Prophane History, Extracted from Moreri, Bayle, Baudrand, Hoffmann, Danet, and many more of the best and choicest Historians, Geographers, Chronologers and Lexicographers, Antient and Modern. In Two Volumes. 2 vols, 1st ed., vol. 1: [764] p.; vol. 2: [562] p., London. 8°,

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An Universal, Historical, Geographical, Chronological and Poetical Dictionary, exactly describing the Situation, Extent, Customs, Laws, Manners, Commodities, &c. of all Kingdoms, Common-Wealths, Provinces, Islands and Cities, in the known World. Containing Likewise the Lives of the Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, and Primitive Fathers; Emperors, Kings, Princes, Popes, Cardinals, Bishops and other eminent Persons; with an Account of the Inventors and Improvers of Arts and Sciences, Philosophers, and all Celebrated Authors. Also the History of the Pagan Gods, very useful for the Understanding of Classick Authors; of the several Sects among the Jews, Christians, Heathens and Mahometans, with their principal Ceremonies, Games and Festivals; of General Councils and Synods, when, and where Assembled; of the Establishment and Progress of Religious and Military Orders; and of the Genealogies of the most Illustrious Families, especially our English, Scotch and Irish. The whole consisting of a curious Miscellany of Sacred and Prophane History, Extracted from Moreri, Bayle, Baudrand, Hoffmann, Danet, and many more of the best and choicest Historians, Geographers, Chronologers and Lexicographers, Antient and Modern. In Two Volumes.

Paramount title:

Moréri Grand Dictionnaire historique

Authors:

Creators
Moréri, Louis
Bayle, Pierre
Baudrand, Michel Antoine
Danet, Pierre

Publisher:

printed for J. Hartley next the Kings-head Tavern in Holborn; W. Turner, at the Angel at Lincolns-Inn Back Gate; and Tho. Hodgens, over against Grays-Inn Gate in Holborn

Place of Publication:

London

Edition:

1st ed.

Year:

From	To
1703	1703

Volumes:

2 vols

Format:

8°

Number of pages:

vol. 1: [764] p.; vol. 2: [562] p.

Language:

English

Translation/Adaption of:

Moréri, Louis and Le Clerc, Jean (1702-1702): Le grand dictionnaire historique, ou le mélange curieux de l’histoire sacrée et profane qui contient en abregé les vies et les actions remarquables des patriarches, des juges, des rois des juifs, des papes, des Saints pères & anciens docteurs orthodoxes, des evêques, des cardinaux, & autres prêlats célèbres; des héresiarques & des schismatiques, avec leurs principaux dogmes: des empereurs, des rois, des princes illustres, & des grands capitaines: des auteurs anciens & modernes, des philosophes, des inventeurs des arts, & de ceux qui se sont rendus recommendables, en toutes sortes de professions, par leur science, par leurs ouvrages, ou par quelque action éclatante. L’établissement et le progrès des ordres religieux & militaires, & la vie de leurs fondateurs. Les généalogies de plusieurs familles illustres de France & d’autres pays. L’histoire fabuleuse des dieux, & des heros de l’antiquité payenne. La description des empires, royaumes, républiques, provinces, villes, isles, montages, fleuves & autres lieux considérables de l’ancienne & nouvelle géographie, où l’on remarque la situation, l’étendue & la qualité du Pays, la religion, le gouvernement, les moeurs & les coutûmes des peuples. Où l’on voit les diginitez, les magistratures ou titres d’honneur: les religions & sectes des Chrétiens, des Juifs, & des Payens. Les principaux noms des arts & sciences: les actions publiques e& solennelles: les jeux, les fêtes &c. Les édits & les loix, dont l’histoire est curieuse, et autres choses, & actions remarquables. Avec l’histoire des conciles géneraux & particuliers, sous le nom des lieux où ils ont été tenus. Le tout enrichi de remarques & de recherches curieuses, pour l’éclaircissement des difficultez de l’histoire, de la chronologie, & de la géographie. Par Mr. Louys Morery, Prêtre, Docteur en Théologie. Neuvième Édition où l’on amis le Supplément dans le même ordre Alphabétique, corrigé les fautes censurées dans le dictionnaire critique de Mr. Bayle, & grand nombre d’autres, & ajouté plus de 600 articles et remarques importantes. 4 vols, 9th ed., vol. 1: [XII] p., 18 p., 522 p., [1]; vol. 2: 572 p.; vol. 3: 582 p.; vol. 4: 588 p., Amsterdam. vol. 1: title-page vignette (p. 1); vol. 3: title-page vignette (p. 1), folio,

Translation/Adaption of II:

Bayle, Pierre (1702-1702): Dictionnaire historique et critique: Par Monsieur BAYLE. Seconde Edition, Revuë, corrigée & augmentée par l'auteur. 3 vols, 2nd ed., vol. 1: [II], XVIII, [8], 1096, 7, XVI p.; vol. 2: p. 1097-2170, XVI p.; vol. 3: p. 2171-3190, [90] p., Rotterdam. vol. 1-3: illustration on the title page, folio,

Translation/Adaption of III:

Baudrand, Michel-Antoine and Maty, Charles (1701-1701): Dictionnaire géographique universel, contenant une description exacte des Etats, Royaumes, Villes, Forteresses, Montagnes, Caps, Isles, Presqu’iles, Lacs, Mers, Golfes, Détroits, &c. de l’Univers. Le tout tiré du Dictionaire Géographique Latin de Baudrand, des meilleures Relations, des plus fameux Voyages, & des plus fideles Cartes : Ouvrage poussé plus loin qu’aucun qui ait paru jusques ici en François. On y a ajouté un Catalogue Latin tres ample des noms anciens & modernes des lieux, traduits en François, en faveur de ceux qui lisent des Autheurs Latins, & de tous les autres, qui trouvent tres souvent dans les Cartes des noms en cette langue. 1 vol., 1st ed., [VIII], 1040, [144] p., Amsterdam; Utrecht. title-page vignette, folio,

Translated from:

French

Prefaces:

The preface. (vol. 1, p. [1-6])

Other paratexts:

vol. 1: Books printed for, and sold by John Hartley, next door to the Kings-Head Tavern; and Tho. Hodgson, over against Grays-Inn Gate in Holborn; where any person may have ready money for any parcel or study of books. (n.p., last page)

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https://books.google.de/books?id=3qvhyGhreAEC, https://books.google.de/books?id=VHhUAAAAYAAJ

URI:

http://encyclopaedias.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/159

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