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China Under the Empress Dowager: The History of the Life and

One of the most popular and controversial Chinese history books ever written,this account explores the Forbidden City during the reign of Empress Dowager Cixi (). Entertaining and enlightening,this record examines a world of power-thirsty eunuchs,concubines,and Mandarins. Filled with intrigue,bitter antagonism,and ruthless reprisals and predicting the fall of the Qing dynasty,this history is heavily based on Chinese source materials,some o

William Mavor - The History of the Arabs Including The Life

"The History of the Arabs: Including The Life of Mohammed", by William MavorIsaac Collins & Samuel Stansbury, NY - , first edition- Vol. X of The Universal History Series, complete in itself - 344p, 10cmx8cm - condition: good. Bound in full leather binding. Binding rubbed, with some chips, hinge cracks. Later spine title label. Marbled endpapers. Small bookplate on front endpaper. Frontis plate plus 344 pages Title page & frontis tanned and some stains. One page corner turned over.The History of the Arabs' is the most celebrated volume of the series; history of the Islamic nations and the conquest of Spain w/engraved frontispiece depicting the 'Death of Mahomet'. History of the Islamic empire, the invasion & removal from Europe, the Crusades, medieval war propaganda, and the life of Mohammed.Very rare copy. Read More

Hard back Time Life books, wonderful illustrations and maps. The History of The Seafarers

Hardback Time-Life Books for sale, total of 5 in the set. These books are wonderfully illustrated and are entitled The Windjammers, The Clipper Ships, Fighting Sail, The Great Liners and The Dreadnoughts. A wonderful collection for anyone who likes to read about the history of boats/ships and seafarers. You will be off around the world in no time. These books can be collected from Broadstone. Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit

The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in

From the bestselling author of Flags of our Fathers,Flyboys,andThe Imperial Cruise,a spellbinding history of turbulent U.S.-China relations from the 19th century to World War II and Mao's ascent. In each of his books,James Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America's engagement in Asia. Now comes his most engrossing work yet. Beginning in the s,Bradley introduces us to the prominent Americans who made their fortunes in the China opium tra

Lot with 2 atlases about the history of the Jews and the

Lot contains:Eli Barnavi - A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People: from the time of the Patriarchs to the present - Kuperard - pp. - Hardcover with dust jacket - 29.5 x 23.5 cm. - In good to very good condition.Ian Barnes & Josephine Bacon - The Historical Atlas of Judaism - Cartographica - pp. - Hardcover with dust jacket - 33.5 x 26 cm. - In good to very good condition. Read More

History of the World kids book The Americas and the Pacific

History of the World kids book The Americas and the Pacific, new, very good condition, free postage

Folio society, the history of the decline and fall of the Roman empire

FOLIO SOCIETY THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE I have the full 8book collection here for sale all in very good condition presented in two 4 book hard protective covers The price is £115 If you require delivery this is at an additional cost to you Collection is also welcome

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Edward Gibbon

The boxed set is in excellent condition. The are 8 volumes Folio Society Vol.1 The Turn of the Tide Vol.2. Constantine and Christian Empire Vol.3. The Revival and Collapse of Paganism Vol.4. The End of the Western Empire Vol.5. Justinian and Roman Law Vol.6. Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs Vol.7. The Norman's in Italy and the Crusades Vol.8. The Fall of Constantine and the Papacy in Rome Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Shane-the ruthless Empress the armies of the Conqueror

Shane-The meedogenlose Empress-luxury hc on large format complete with annex-first edition--edition of: Silvester-Please note that this album is w.s. a rare example because he is not numbered and not signed is, maybe a nice item for the collector there is only one.The armies of the Conqueror-first edition (sc.)--(Dionnet-Gal.) edition of: Dakota.The luxe album is in almost new condition-the softcover in very good condition, see the descriptionI send only registered and assured with post.nl-at current rates and weight, plus packaging cost 1.50 euro-I send not with Kiala or other postal companies Read More

The Discovery of the Unconscious: The History and Evolution

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ellenberger, Henri F., PUBLISHER: Basic Books (AZ), This classic work is a monumental, integrated view of man's search for an understanding of the inner reaches of the mind. In an account that is both exhaustive and exciting, the distinguished psychiatrist and author demonstrates the long chain of development--through the exorcists, magnetists, and hypnotists--that led to the fruition of dynamic psychiatry in the psychological systems of Janet, Freud, Adler, and Jung.

The United States and China: A History from the Eighteenth

The United States and China offers the first comprehensive synthesis of the history of U.S.-Chinese relations from initial contact to the present. Balancing the modern () and contemporary (–) periods,Dong Wang retraces centuries of interaction between two of the world’s great powers from the perspective of both sides. She examines state-to-state diplomacy,as well as economic,social,military,religious,and cultural interplay within v

Edward Gibbon - The History of the Decline and Fall of the

Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, -The Folio Society, hardcover, printed by The Alden Press Ltd. Oxford. Measurements of each book ca. 26 x17 cm. Total number of pages: ca. . All books together weigh 7.7 kilograms. Fine copies.Volume I: The Turn of the Tide, , third edition, 320 pp.Volume II: Constantine and the Christian Empire, , third edition, 348 pp.Volume III: The Revival and Collapse of Paganism, , second edition, 367 pp.Volume IV: The End of the Western Empire, , third edition, 394 pp.Volume V: Justinian and the Roman Law, , second edition, 394 pp.Volume VI: Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs, , first edition, 377 pp.Volume VII: The Normans in Italy and the Crusades, , second edition, 440 pp.Volume VIII: The Fall of Constantinople and the Papacy in Rome, pp.The set is in good condition.All books are decent. The book blocks are sturdy, the spines are without signs of use. Volume VII has a minor dent on the binding. The slipcases are somewhat scratched here and there (see pictures), the slipcase of volume II is slightly scuffed. Shipment with Track & Trace Read More

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (ref b5b2 to b12b2) Volume I The Turn of the Tide - MCMLXXXIII - Volume II Constantine and the Christian Empire - MCMLXXXIV - Volume III The Revival and Collapse of Paganism - MCMLXXXV - Volume IV The End of the Western Empire - MCMLXXXVI - Volume V Justinian and the Roman Law - MCMLXXXVII - Volume VI Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs - MCMLXXXVIII - Volume VII The Normans in Italy and the Crusades - MCMLXXXIX - Volume VIII The Fall of Constantinople and the Papacy in Rome - MCMXC - by Edward Gibbon The Folio Society Edited and with introductions by Betty Radice and Felipe Fernandez Armesto All hardbacks with slipcases All individual approximate sizes: 260mm's x 165mm's x 32mm's All individual approximate net weights: 940 grams Condition: Books - all fine / slipcases all fine with the exception of Volume I which has a split on the lower rear edge about 32mm's long Description: Taken from the introduction, Volume I - After two hundred years the reputation of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire still stands high. For Hugh Trevor-Roper it remains 'the greatest historical work in our language'. The grandeur of its theme ranges over nearly fourteen hundred years of western history, from the Antonine emperors of AD A100 to the fall of Constantinople to the Turks in . Woven into its texture are the history of the Early Church, the dispersal of the Germanic peoples, the rise of Islam, the Dark Ages of Europe and the Crusades, all of which Gibbon saw as elements in a continuous process of change and development. Additional information / pictures given on request Postage rates are free for any address within the United Kingdom only - rates for elsewhere are not shown and depending on carrier may vary. Delivery costs are based on gross weight. There is no additional charge for packaging. Prices and carriers to be agreed by mutual consent. Every effort is made to provide clear and accurate information - returns are not accepted other than at the sellers discretion, allowing for good condition as received by the purchaser and in the original packaging. Read More

The Last Victim: The True-Life Journey into the Mind of the

A chilling and fascinating exploration of the minds of serial killers draws from revealing and open interviews and correspondence that the author conducted as an eighteen-year-old student with such criminals as John Wayne Gacy and Charles Manson. first printing.

Folio Society x 8 Books - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire

Folio Society Books - Set x 8 Books - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire - The Turn Of The Tide, Constantine & The Christian Empire, The Revival & Collapse Of Paganism, The End Of The Western Empire, The Justinian & The Roman Law, Mohammed & The Rise Of The Arabs, The Normans in Italy & The Crusades, The Fall Of Constantinople & The Papacy In Rome. Cash on collection from DA17 6LN please. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

x2 Books: The History of England- Lord Mcaulay & The Story of the British People

Selling these two old History books of England. £25 The Story of the British Race by Munro, John The History of England from the Accession of James the Second Vol I Lord Macaulay

Folio Society Books - Set x 8 - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire

Folio Society Books - Set x 8 Books - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire - The Turn Of The Tide, Constantine & The Christian Empire, The Revival & Collapse Of Paganism, The End Of The Western Empire, The Justinian & The Roman Law, Mohammed & The Rise Of The Arabs, The Normans in Italy & The Crusades, The Fall Of Constantinople & The Papacy In Rome. Cash on collection from DA17 6LN. Please search by area DA17 6LN to see all other books available. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

"THE OLD SESSIONS HOUSE HISTORY OF THE LONDON MASONIC CENTRE - ITS SETTING AND ITS HISTORY" BOOK NEW

BRAND NEW Author: Len Cacutt Hardcover: 124 pages Publisher: Central London Masonic Centre Ltd; First Edition edition (26 Feb. ) Language: English ISBN-10: ISBN-- Package Dimensions: 24.6 x 17.4 x 1.2 cm

The Man Who Ate His Boots: The Tragic History of the Search

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brandt, Anthony, PUBLISHER: Anchor Books, The enthralling and often harrowing history of the adventurers who searched for the Northwest Passage, the holy grail of nineteenth-century British exploration. After the triumphant end of the Napoleonic Wars in , the British took it upon themselves to complete something they had been trying to do since the sixteenth century: find the fabled Northwest Passage, a shortcut to the Orient via a sea route over northern Canada. For the next thirty-five years the British Admiralty sent out expedition after expedition to probe the ice-bound waters of the Canadian Arctic in search of a route, and then, after , to find Sir John Franklin, the Royal Navy hero who led the last of these Admiralty expeditions and vanished into the maze of channels, sounds, and icy seas with two ships and 128 officers and men. In "The Man Who Ate His Boots, " Anthony Brandt tells the whole story of the search for the Northwest Passage, from its beginnings early in the age of exploration through its development into a British national obsession to the final sordid, terrible descent into scurvy, starvation, and cannibalism. Sir John Franklin is the focus of the book but it covers all the major expeditions and a number of fascinating characters, including Franklin's extraordinary wife, Lady Jane, in vivid detail. "The Man Who Ate His Boots" is a rich and engaging work of narrative history that captures the glory and the folly of this ultimately tragic enterprise. "From the Hardcover edition."

The Tanks.The History Of The Royal Tank Regiment.TWO VOLUMES

The Tanks. The History Of The Royal Tank Regiment. Vol. ; Vol. RARE COLLECTABLE HARDBACK - FIRST PUBLISHED TWO VOLUMES - BOOKS VERY GOOD. WRAPPERS GENERAL LIGHT WEAR. VOL ONE HAS LOSS TOP OF SPINE. VOL TWO HAS WEAR AND TEAR BOTTOM OF SPINE. MORE PHOTO'S ON REQUEST DIRECT. E MAIL OR PHONE ANY QUESTIONS STRICTLY CASH ON COLLECTION - BOLTON NEAR JUN 4 ? M61 OR PLUS POSTAGE UK. (not HIGHLANDS ETC CALL FOR QUOTE). TOTAL PAYMENT BY PAYPAL OR SEND POSTAL ORDER FOR THE FULL AMOUNT. Read More

HISTORY - The Definitive Visual Guide- - From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day

Great condition large hard back book containing 612 pages with excellent photos and many, many interesting facts divided in to 7 sections with many different sub sections Please ask any question, it comes from a smoke free home. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

The Netherlands - replicas "The history of the Gold Dutch

50 nickel - Napoleon Lodewijk10 guilders - Lodewijk Napoleon20 francs - Napoleon Emperor10 guilders - Willem King5 guilders - Willem II King10 guilders - Willem II King5 guilders - Willem the 3rd10 guilders - King Willem the 3rd.10 guilders - Queen Wilhelmina5 guilders - Queen WilhelminaWeight between 11 and 13 g each.All in coin capsule, see photos for a correct representation of the quality.Registered shipping with PostNL Read More

The Times The Complete History Of The World Book

The Times The Complete History Of The World £10 Very Heavy Collection ONLY Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

PREHISTORIC LIFE" THE DEFINITIVE VISUAL HISTORY OF LIFE ON

PREHISTORIC LIFE" THE DEFINITIVE VISUAL HISTORY OF LIFE ON EARTH BY DK BOOKS IN MINT BRAND NEW COND, An absolutely stunning, colourful, fascinating & authoritative guide to an unprecedented survey of millions of years of life on planet Earth.It begins with the origins of Earth in the solar system, with an incredible mix of 3-D reconstructions, extraordinary skeletons, & amazingly intricate fossils, it uses the latest scientific research to recreate hundreds of ancient species, from the earliest primitive life forms through to great dinosaurs, early mammals, & even the first humans.This would make a stunning gift to anybody who enjoys learning about the planet we live on. From a pet/smoke free home. Hassocks, , Hassocks, .

The Great War The Standard History Of The All Europe Conflict HW WILSON volumes 1-7 volume

The Great War The Standard History Of The All Europe Conflict HW WILSON volumes 1-7 volume 1&3 book cover damage but in side good conditions

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