A new system, [electronic resource] : or, an analysis of ancient mythology: wherein an attempt is made to divest tradition of fable; and to reduce the truth to its original purity. In this Work is given an History of the Babylonians, Chaldeans, Egyptians, Canaanites, Helladians, Ionians, Leleges, Dorians, Pelasgi: also of the Scythae, Indo-Scythae, Ethiopians, Phenicians. The Whole contains an Account of the principal Events in the first Ages, from the Deluge to the Dispersion: Also of the various Migrations, which ensued, and the Settlements made afterwards in different Parts: Circumstances of great Consequence, which were subsequent to the Gentile History of Moses. Vol. III. By Jacob Bryant, Formerly of King's College, Cambridge; and Secretary to his Grace the late Duke of Marlborough during his Command abroad; and Secretary to him as Master General of His Majesty's Ordnance.
1776
Linked e-resources
Linked Resource
Online Access
Details
Title
A new system, [electronic resource] : or, an analysis of ancient mythology: wherein an attempt is made to divest tradition of fable; and to reduce the truth to its original purity. In this Work is given an History of the Babylonians, Chaldeans, Egyptians, Canaanites, Helladians, Ionians, Leleges, Dorians, Pelasgi: also of the Scythae, Indo-Scythae, Ethiopians, Phenicians. The Whole contains an Account of the principal Events in the first Ages, from the Deluge to the Dispersion: Also of the various Migrations, which ensued, and the Settlements made afterwards in different Parts: Circumstances of great Consequence, which were subsequent to the Gentile History of Moses. Vol. III. By Jacob Bryant, Formerly of King's College, Cambridge; and Secretary to his Grace the late Duke of Marlborough during his Command abroad; and Secretary to him as Master General of His Majesty's Ordnance.
Author
Bryant, Jacob, 1715-1804.
Uniform Title
New system, or, an analysis of ancient mythology. Vol. 3
Publication Details
London : printed for T. Payne, Mews-Gate; P. Elmsly, in the Strand; B. White, in Fleet-Street; and J. Walter, Charing-Cross, M.DCC.LXXVI. [1776].
Place of Publication or Printing
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Language
English
Description
viii,601,[1]p.,plates : maps ; 4⁰.
Note
Intended to accompany both the first 1774 and second 1775 editions of 'A new system'.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Access Note
Access limited to authorized users.
Indexed In
English Short Title Catalog, T214664.
Reproduction
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
Linked Resources
Online Access
Record Appears in
Online Resources > Ebooks
All Resources
All Resources