140 - [TRAVEL]. CHÉNIER (Louis de). HISTORICAL RESEARCH ON THE MOORS AND THE HISTORY OF THE MOROCCAN EMPIRE. Paris: Published by the Author, Bailly, Royer, 1787. Three volumes in-8, brown calfskin, triple gilt fillet framing on the covers, decorated ribbed spine, title and volume number labels in red morocco (contemporary binding). One title label is missing; leather is missing at the bottom of one volume; scuffing; small areas of leather loss and scuffs on the covers; paper is missing from the upper corner of pages 117/118 of vol. 1, without affecting the text. FIRST EDITION illustrated with 3 fold-out MAPS with borders highlighted in color. This work, which combines historical research with observations on the country, its institutions, and its inhabitants, is an IMPORTANT SOURCE for understanding 18th-century Morocco, blending a historical perspective with the account of an observer living in the country. ¶ Chadenat, 1281: “A highly sought-after work.” INCLUDED: VIARDOT (Louis). HISTORY OF THE ARABS AND MOORS OF SPAIN. Paris, Pagnerre, 1851. Two volumes in 8½ format, bound in light calfskin with corner pieces, decorated ribbed spine, garnet morocco title label, marbled edges (contemporary binding). One title label is missing; one corner is open; a tear with no missing material has been restored on the title page of Volume 1; the first four folios of Volume 1 are partially foxed; very scattered light foxing. NEW EDITION of this history of Muslim Spain, devoted to the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, the development of the Arab and Moorish kingdoms, and their eventual demise at the end of the Reconquista. In addition to the political and military narrative, the book explores the civilization of al-Andalus, its institutions, literature, and arts. SET OF 2 VOLUMES.