A History of Our Own Times. In Seven Volumes. New Illustrated Edition. London: Caxton, 1910. Green buckram boards, title lettered in gilt to upper covers & spines, light shelf wear to boards, but overall a very good set.

An ambitious work on the contemporary history of England by the Cork born historian, politician & novelist. The first volume begins with the Coronation of Queen Victoria and ends with Accession of King Edward V11 in the seventh volume, each illustrated with plates. It is regarded as McCarthy’s most important work.