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The Story of the Renaissance by: Hudson, William Henry
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The Story of the Renaissance by: Hudson, William HenryThe Story of the Renaissance by: Hudson, William Henry

The Story of the Renaissance by: Hudson, William Henry

Hardcover. London, England, George G. Harrap & Company LTD., Reprint, 1928, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 268 pages, hardcover. Navy covers with gilt are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Minor bumping to the top and bottom of the spine. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography throughout. This book is a condensed history of the renaissance in Europe, primarily focussing on the stories of Italy, France, Germany, and England. Paste-in with previous owner's name is present on inside front cover, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34074
Price: $12.00 

The Welsh Wars of Edward I: A Contribution to Mediaeval Military History, Based on Original Documents by: Morris, John E.
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The Welsh Wars of Edward I: A Contribution to Mediaeval Military History, Based on Original Documents by: Morris, John E.

Hardcover. London, U.K., Oxford University Press, Reprint, 1968, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Fair, 327 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has some edge wear, and chipping is present on the rear. Blue cloth covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W tables and graphs throughout. This book uses historical documents to chronicle Edward I's methodical reduction of Welsh independence, which he achieved through many years of building strategic castles, conducting "scorched earth" sweeps, and establishing loyal local nobles. Clean copy. Record # 34226
Price: $15.00 

 

Theatre Outlook by: Priestley, J.B.

Hardcover. London, Nicholson and Watson, 1st, 1947, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, Hardcover, yellow cloth, 84 pages. Black & white and color photos and charts. Dust jacket with edgewear, light chipping. "What is happening to our theatre now? What ought to happen to it in the future? We are in a curious position. We are worse off because the economic conditions of theatrical production are appalling, and, better off because we have created new audiences with a sharp appetite for good drama." A appraisal of Post-war theatre in Britain. Clean copy. Record # 200592
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Thomas Becket by: Winston, Richard
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Thomas Becket by: Winston, Richard

Hardcover. NY, Alfred A. Knopf, 1st, 1967, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 413 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has a few closed tears, with minor edge wear and rubbing. Burgundy cloth covers with a blue cloth spine are clean and bright, as are interior pages. A couple interior pages have minor staining which does not impact the legibility of any text blocks. Binding is solid. This biography presents the story of Thomas Becket, who was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. Previous owner's signature is present on the front end page, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34496
Price: $12.00 

Three Men Of The Beagle by: Marks, Richard Lee
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Three Men Of The Beagle by: Marks, Richard Lee

Not actual item image. A stock cover is shown for reference. The copy offered for sale is the one described below.Hardcover. New York, Knopf, 1st, 1991, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 256 pages. Hardcover. Illustrated pastedowns and end papers. Small stain to front flyleaf, otherwise clean, tight copy. Record # 468167
Price: $12.00 

Understanding Revolutions: Opening Acts in Tunisia by: Bishara, Azmi
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Understanding Revolutions: Opening Acts in Tunisia by: Bishara, Azmi

Softcover. London, England, I. B. Tauris, 1st thus, 2023, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 311 pages, soft cover. Covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains some B&W maps and tables throughout. This book is based on empirical and theoretical investigation, and provides original insight into how a local protest movement develops into a revolution that changes a regime. This book elaborates on how one can understand political revolutions, in the context of Tunisia. It is the first of a trilogy which seeks to provide a rich, comprehensive, and lucid assessment of the revolutions in three states: Tunisia, Syria, and Egypt. Clean copy. Record # 34603
Price: $45.00 

Vexed and Troubled Englishmen, 1590-1642 by: Bridenbaugh, Carl
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Vexed and Troubled Englishmen, 1590-1642 by: Bridenbaugh, Carl

Not actual item image. A stock cover is shown for reference. The copy offered for sale is the one described below.Softcover. London, Oxford University Press, 1st, 1976, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 487 pages. Softcover. Some shelf wear to back cover, otherwise clean, tight copy. Record # 469402
Price: $12.00 

 

Wilhelmsen Fleet, The: for Speed and Service- 1861-1961 by: Bland, A.L. and Michael Crowdy

Softcover. Kendal, England, World Ship Society, 1st, 1961, Dust Jacket: None, 75 pages. Black and white photographs along with ships' histories. Record # 512337
Price: $12.00 

 

Winston and Clementine: The Triumphs and Tragedies of the Churchills by: Hough, Richard

Hardcover. New York, Bantam, 1st US, 1991, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 528 pages. Black and white pictures. The remarkable story of this celebrated couple. Previous owner's name inside. Two repaired 1/2 " tears to dust jacket. Chronology and source notes. Record # 803019
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