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Notebook, undated, of James Burnett, Lord Monboddo, containing papers on ancient history and on law., 1747-[circa 1760.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.24544

Scope and Contents

The papers include essays on the goverment of Athens, the history of Greece, the law of succession, the origins of feudal law, and titles of honour. The volume is referred to by Lord Monboddo as ‘Folio MS. 10’.

Dates

  • Creation: 1747-[circa 1760.]

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

92 Leaves ; Folio.

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

ii + 182 pages.

Other Finding Aids

There is a contents list at the beginning of the notebook.

Repository Details

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