The History of Croesus, King of Lydia, in IV parts. Containing observations, I. On the antient notion of destiny. II. On dreams. III. On the origin and credit of oracles. IV. And the principles upon which their responses were defended against any attack
Edinburgh: Hamilton, Balfour, and Neill, 1755. Hardcover. 8vo. (1), xxiv, 211pp. Contemporary calf, raised bands. Croesus (595 BC - c. 547? BC) was the king of Lydia from 560/561 BC until his defeat by the Persians in about 547 BC. He was also known for minting gold and silver coins..... More