The Russian Empire 1801, 2 vol.
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THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE 1801 (2). STORCH, HEINRICH FRIEDRICH VON. Tableau historique et statistique de l´Empire de Russie à la fin du dix-huitième siècle, par Mr. Henri Storch. Edition francaise, avec cartes. I-II. Basel, chez J. Decker/Paris, chez Ch. Pougens, 1801.
8vo. 195 x 117 mm. XXII, (1, 1 blank), 407, 80, 423, (1 blank), 72 pp. 2 folding border-coloured engraved maps, 3 folding printed tables. Near contemporary half calf with gilt spines, marbled bopards and edges. Some foxing a few minor stains. Recurring light damp in margin of volume I, p. 267 with uncut margin and folded. 2 volumes.
Heinrich Friedrich von Storch (1766-1835) was a German economist, greatly influenced by Adam Smith. In 1789 he was called to the chair of professor of art at the military academy in St. Petersburg. He also tutored many af czar Paul´s daughters and came to know Russia quite well, directing serious criticism against its economic circumstances, not least the institute of serfdom.
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536404
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2018-04-22