Bidspirit auction | The Jews — In Ancient,

The Jews — In Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern Times By James K. Hosmer London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1889 — First edition in the Story of the Nations series - An early and notable volume from the influential Story of the Nations series, which became one of the most widely read historical collections of the late nineteenth century. Written by American scholar James K. Hosmer, the book offers a comprehensive survey of Jewish history from antiquity through the medieval period and into modern times. The volume includes maps, plates, and engraved illustrations, among them an impressive depiction titled “The Site of the Ancient Temple.” The ornate Victorian binding, with its characteristic decorative design, remains well preserved and reflects the aesthetic standards of historical publications of the era. A significant Judaica collectible, valued both as an early entry in a major historical series and as a representation of late nineteenth-century Anglo-American historiography on the Jewish people.