GILLER- HISTORY OF THE UPRISING OF THE POLISH NATION in 1861 -1864 vol. 1-4 (complete) published in 1867.

GILLER Agaton (1831-1887)

HISTORY OF THE UPRISING OF THE POLISH NATION in 1861 -1864.

Vol.1-4 (complete)

2nd ed. Paris 1867-1871, Księg. Luxemburg; pp. [4], 370, [1]; [4], 437, [1]; [8], 527, [2]; [6], 453; format 12.5x19 cm,

The author of this study was Agaton Giller - journalist, conspirator, Siberian exile, member of the National Government during the January Uprising. The whole work was planned for 10 volumes, of which only four have been published, offered here.

The first two volumes constitute a critical dissection of works previously published and promulgated on the uprising based on the author's personal experiences and experiences, while the other two volumes include "A glance at the times after the fall of the November Uprising," that is, based on the accounts and testimonies of participants, describe the independence movements that took place between 1831 and 1856.

A valuable source for the history of the January Uprising.

Very rare in a complete set.

HARDCOVER HALF CLOTH BINDING OF PERIOD. SPINES WITH RAISED SCROLLS AND GILT. MARBLED PAPERBOARD. ONE VOLUME IN CONTEMPORARY BINDING, PERFECTLY MATCHED TO THE SET

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