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The Shock of the Old: Technology and Global History Since

From the books of H.G. Wells to the press releases of NASA,we are awash in clich�d claims about high technology's ability to change the course of history. Now,in The Shock of the Old,David Edgerton offers a startling new and fresh way of thinking about the history of technology,radically revising our ideas about the interaction of technology and society in the past and in the present. He challenges us to view the history of technology in terms of what everyday people have actually used-and co

"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

Folio Society Book - Andrew Roberts - A History of the English Speaking Peoples Since

Folio Society Book - Andrew Roberts - A History of the English Speaking Peoples Since . Cash on collection from DA17 6LN please. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

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

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

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

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

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 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.

And Man Created God: A History of the World in the Time of

At the time of Jesus’ birth,the world was full of gods. Thousands of them jostled,competed and merged with one another. In Syria ecstatic devotees castrated themselves in the streets to become priests of Atargatis In Galilee,holy men turned oil into wine,healed the sick,drove out devils,and claimed to be the Messiah. Every day thousands of people were leaving their family and tribes behind them and flocking into brand new multi-ethnic cities. The ancient world was in ferment as it unde

The History of the Reign of King Henry VII and Selected

This is a major new student edition of the text described as the first modern classic of English history. Francis Bacon's insight into human motives,his life-long experience of politics and government,and his remarkable literary skills,render this History of the Reign of King Henry VII a major work of English literature and an important document in the history of political thought. The edition also includes other relevant writings by Bacon,generous editorial footnotes explaining the historical and pol

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

Richard Alfred Davenport- The History of the Bastile And Of

"The History of the Bastile and of its principal captives", by R.A. DavenportThomas Tegg, London - , true first edition (unlike the later editions that are more commonly found) - 464p, 14cmx12cm - in good condition: Bound in dark green leather binding, with marbled boards with gilt spine titling. Some rubbing on edges.Inscription head of title page. Small water mark top edge of frontis. Inside some tanning, else generally clean & tight. Read More

The Times 'Complete History of the World' and 'Atlas of the World'

Boxed and in perfect, as new condition, The Times 'Complete History of the World' and 'Atlas of the World'. Ad ID:

Eight books about the history, art and archaeology of the

1. Jaromir Malek - ‘De Bakermat der Beschaving’. In Dutch. Uitgeverij M & P Weert. pp. 24.8 x 32.8 cm. As good as new. Bound with dust jacket. History2. Evelyn Rossiter -‘Het Egyptische Dodeenboek: Beroemde Egyptische Papyri’. In Dutch. Atrium. pp. 27 x32 cm. As good as new. Bound with dust jacket. History/religion.3. Mary Barnett - ‘Goden en Mythen van de Egyptenaren’. In Dutch. ADC. pp. 24.3 x 31.1 cm. As good as new. Bound. History4. Brega Isabella - ‘Egypte’. In Dutch. R&B. pp. 24.8 x 31 cm. In very good condition. Bound. History5. Jaromir Malek - ‘In de Schaduw van de Piramiden: Egypte ten tijde van het Oude Koninkrijk’.In Dutch. Phoenix. pp. 23.5 x 30.8 cm. In very good condition. Bound. History6.J.-F. Champollion - ‘Panthéon Egyptien’. In French. Inter-Livres x 26.8 cm. In very good condition. Bound with dust jacket. Religion in Old Egypt. 7. ’De Kunstenaars van de Farao's’. Exhibition guide published by Réunion des Musées Nationaux België for the occasion of the exhibition in Brussels, Paris and Turin with the same name. pp. 22 x 28 cm. Paperback. 8. ’Reines d'Egypte’ - Compiled by Christiane Ziegler. Exhibition guide published by the Grimaldo Forum in Monaco. pp. As good as new. Bound. History Read More

  THE HISTORY AND WARS OF THE JEWS, .

THE HISTORY AND WARS OF THE JEWS, . in Books, Comics & Magazines, Antiquarian & Collectable

History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mercy Otis Warren, PUBLISHER: BiblioLife LLC, NA Buy Now

Button in Ear: The History of the Teddy Bear and his friends

Steiff Button in Ear Book by Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik. The original first edition publication from which details the history of the German toy company Steiff from its beginnings in Giengen and their importance in the history of the teddy bear. The book includes colour pictures and information on the company through the decades. A mine of information. Hard back cover in near mint condition. Read More

The Line Upon a Wind: An Intimate History of the Last and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mostert, Noel, PUBLISHER: Vintage, An Intimate History of the Last and Greatest War Fought at Sea Under Sail: . Following his acclaimed Frontiers, Noel Mostert's new book chronicles the first true "world war." In February , France declared war on Britain and Holland. The Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars that raged for the next twenty-two years saw European powers manoeuvering for mercantile and political advantage in a complex and ever-changing web of alliances and coalitions. By , the world was a different place; age-old certainties were shattered, established dynasties and kingdoms overthrown, the United States emerged as a world power, and a new age was dawning. This was to be the longest, hardest and cruelest war ever fought at sea, on a scale comparable only with the Second World War. Methods of battle under sail, little changed for centuries, would be forced to adapt at an unprecedented pace that brought with it the fearsome power of rockets, torpedoes and submarines. The Line Upon a Wind is also the story of the daily lives of the sailors on board the fighting ships, the blood and guts ferocity of engagement in an age of gentility, the struggle of ships' surgeons to repair broken bodies and the daily struggle to keep the men fed and free of disease. It is a story of ordinary men and extraordinary bravery. The Great War, as it was known to contemporaries, spanned generations and continents. Noel Mostert has achieved a work of unparalleled research, rousing descriptions and illuminating analysis -- maritime history at its very best. "From the Hardcover edition." Buy Now

Ireland; Lot with 2 books on the history and beauty of the

An Introduction to the Study of The History and Antiquities of Ireland: in which the assertions ofMr. Hume, and other writers are considered - J. Christie, st edition - 583 pages - Hardcover - 22 x 14 cm.Very good condition. 7 plates. Illustrated with copper plates. Quarter leather over marbled boards. New binding incorporating original morocco label. Beautiful scenic plates.J. N. Brewer - The Beauties of Ireland [Volume 1]. Being Original Delineations, Topographical, Historical, and Biographical of each County - Sherwood, Jones & Co., st edition - cc, 493 pages + frontispiece + 11 plates - Hardcover - 23 x 15 cmVery good condition.Volume rebound in quarter brown leather. Beautiful engraved plates in lovely condition. Plates by J. & H. S. Storer.Two very scarce volumes.Will have to ship by courier.Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. Read More

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."

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