A Complete History of Cornwall
A Complete History of Cornwall by Thomas Cox, published by Cornovia Press in 2020, offers a detailed exploration of Cornwall’s rich history. This edition, comprising 156 pages, is a faithful reproduction of the original work published in 1720 as part of *Magna Britannia et Hibernia, Antiqua & Nova*. It includes a topographical description of Cornwall, accounts of notable figures such as the Earls and Dukes of Cornwall, and insights into the region’s natural and ecclesiastical history.
Readers will find a comprehensive gazetteer alongside original illustrations, including Robert Morden’s contemporary map of Cornwall. The book presents a thorough account of the parliamentary boroughs and corporations, providing a multifaceted view of Cornwall’s historical landscape. This edition also features an Introduction by Chris Bond, enhancing the context of Cox’s work for modern audiences.
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Transcribed from an original copy, published in 1720 by Thomas Cox as part of Magna Britannia et Hibernia, Antiqua & Nova, this new edition of Cox’s rare partwork A Compleat History of Cornwal is a faithful reproduction of the original and contains a topographical description of Cornwall, as well as accounts of the Earls and Dukes of Cornwall and other worthies, the Natural History, an Ecclesiastical History and learned divines, an account of the parliamentary boroughs and corporations and a comprehensive gazetteer. This edition also features all of the original illustrations, including Robert Morden’s contemporary map of Cornwall, and has an Introduction by Chris Bond.
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