DULAURE, Jacques-Antoine. Esquisses historiques des principaux évènements de la Révolution Française, depuis la convocation des États-Généraux jusqu'au rétablissement de la maison de Bourbon. Published in Paris by Delongchamps between 1825 and 1826. 6 volumes in-8, green glazed half calf, smooth spines decorated with a gilt scroll, fillets and friezes, author, title and tomaison in gilt lettering, speckled edges. 478; 492; 480; 464; 452; 414 pages, with 108 plates of black and white hors-texte engravings, some folding, and 1 frontispiece portrait of the author engraved by Dequevauviller after Morin. Minor rubbing. Some foxing. Second edition of this reference work on the history of the Revolution and Empire by Jacques-Antoine Dulaure (1755 - 1835), French archaeologist, historian and politician. The author discusses the different phases of the Revolution, the main events and figures that marked it, as well as its root causes (social inequalities, the kingdom's indebtedness, political tensions, Enlightenment philosophical ideas, etc.). The text is accompanied by a remarkable iconography featuring numerous engravings after works by Prieur, portraits, maps and reproductions (medals, miniatures, assignats, costumes, flags, assembly admission cards, stamps and seals). Complete in 6 volumes. A fine decorative set for this richly illustrated history of the Revolution.