Text in Dutch. First two volumes of a six-volume set. Volume 1 covers the Middle Ages and Early Renaissance, Volume 2 the 17th century. Chapters written by various scholars. Black and white illustrations, maps, and building floor plans throughout. Foldout map and a color map (loosely inserted) in Volume 1. Color portrait of poet and playwright Joost van den Vondel tipped in Volume 2. Boards worn at edges and along spine. Stamping on spine chipped.