L.-H. Parias

7 Volumes on France and the French people in 2 lots. 1] History of the French People – L.-H. Parias. 4 Volumes – 1961 – Illustrated Edition Magnificent Color Plates. Superb set of 4 volumes of the History of the French People, historical and iconographic work published under the direction of Louis-Henri Parias, with a preface by Édouard Herriot, of the French Academy. Edition of 1961, published in Paris by Nouvelle Librairie de France, F. Sant'Andrea, 1961. This important publication traces the history of France, from its origins to the contemporary era, through the major political, social, economic and cultural transformations of the French people. A remarkable iconographic richness: The set is richly illustrated with magnificent color and black-and-white reproductions, medieval illuminations, ancient miniatures, historical engravings, revolutionary scenes, portraits, monuments and period documents. The illustrations include notably, Carolingian France and Charles the Bald. France at the end of the Middle Ages. The Storming of the Bastille, July 14, 1789. A superb historical composition devoted to the companions of the toiling duty, dated 1860. A bibliophilic achievement particularly carefully produced, heliogravure plates printed in Strasbourg, color plates produced by the Robaudy printing works in Cannes. Wood engravings by H. Renaud. Binding by Bernard Roulet in Paris. Documentation gathered by René Poirier. Four strong volumes bound, with boards and spines decorated with typographic compositions and polychrome ornaments. Spines adorned with symbolic motifs and stars to distinguish the four volumes. Beautiful set presenting a slight patina of time, some rubbing and signs of use on the bindings. Interiors and illustrations in a fine overall condition according to photographs. A particularly decorative and documentary set, sought after for the richness of its illustration, the quality of its realization and its interest in the history of France. A beautiful collection for lovers of illustrated books, bibliophilia, French history and ancient iconography. 23cm x 19cm 410 pages. 2] General History of Teaching and Education in France – 3 volumes – 1981 – Richly Illustrated – Golden bindings Superb set of 3 volumes from the prestigious collection “General History of Teaching and Education in France,” published under the direction of Louis-Henri Parias, with a preface by René Rémond. Nouvelle Librairie de France, G.-V. Labat, Paris, 1981. This remarkable collection traces nearly two millennia of the history of education, the transmission of knowledge and the evolution of French schooling institutions, from the origins to the advent of the Republican school. The 3 volumes Volume I – From origins to the Renaissance By Michel Rouche, professor at the University of Lille III. Teaching in Antiquity and the Middle Ages, monastic and episcopal schools, illuminated manuscripts, the birth of universities and the development of knowledge. Volume II – From Gutenberg to the Enlightenment The rise of printing, humanism, the Renaissance, colleges, major pedagogical transformations and the diffusion of knowledge up to the Enlightenment century. Volume III – From the Revolution to the Republican school The major reforms of French education, public instruction, literacy, teacher training and the birth of the Republican school. An exceptional iconographic richness Set abundantly illustrated with reproductions of historical and artistic documents, magnificent medieval manuscript illuminations. Reproductions of paintings and historical portraits in color. Detailed geographical and historical maps. Ancient documents relating to education. Illustrations dedicated to schools, universities and educational traditions through the centuries. Among the illustrations is notably a superb medieval illumination, a map showing the university radius of Paris in the 13th century and a portrait of young Louis XIV with his nurse. Elegant decorative bindings Three handsome ivory bindings, adorned with deep green decorations and gilt embellishments. The boards feature large gilded historiated medallions, while the spines are decorated with illustrated motifs, gilded titles and decorative bands. An especially aesthetic set, offering a magnificent library presentation. Good general condition, with some light signs of use, slight rubbing and marks on the edges and bindings. The interior pages photographed present a nice freshness and color illustrations well preserved. Historical and bibliophilic interest An important collection devoted to the intellectual, cultural and educational history of France. A set particularly interesting for bibliophiles, historians, teachers, researchers and collectors of fine illustrated historical works. Three magnificent volumes bringing together considerable historical documentation, remarkable iconography and very elegant golden bindings. 24cm x 19cm 680 pages. Photos are an integral part of the description. Expedition via Chronopost or other depending on country with insurance.

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