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Irma Ziff, 1984. staple. Very Good. in x in x in. crease front cover, Irma Ziff, 1984, 3, Touchstone Books, 1973. Good trade paperback. Trade Paperback. Good., Touchstone Books, 1973,… Mehr…
Irma Ziff, 1984. staple. Very Good. in x in x in. crease front cover, Irma Ziff, 1984, 3, Touchstone Books, 1973. Good trade paperback. Trade Paperback. Good., Touchstone Books, 1973, 2.5, New York: Funk & Wagnalls. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1955. 1st US Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" on the copyright page, "A powerful novel of modern conflict and triumphant faith," translated from the Hungarian by C. Aylmer, this is a clean, presentable copy with the following flaws: the top corners are bumped, no other remarkable book flaws, the jacket has surface-rubbing but remains attractive, the original price (3.75) is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included ., Funk & Wagnalls, 1955, 3, Chicago: Ivan R Dee, Inc, 2006. xv, 396pp, index, notes. Or boards in jacket. Minor wear to jacket at head of spine. Ethnic cleansing and genocide in Europe as the Ottoman, Russian, Austro-Hungarian and German empires involving the muder of tens of millions of people.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo., Ivan R Dee, Inc, 2006, 3, London England: BCA. Very Good/Very Good. 1994. 1st BCA Edition. Cloth. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall Quarto Hardback Hardcover. Sophie Grigson's Travels a la Carte. Slight foxing to edge. This book takes cookery back to its roots, where local traditions survive and recipes develop naturally with the seasonal flow of ingredients rather than the vagaries of food fashion. This is real food, the stuff which has fuelled western daily life and made generations of mouths water. So if you thought you knew everything there was to know about the rich legacy of Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Turkish, Hungarian, Swiss and Norwegian cookery, prepare to change your mind!. Illustrated. 224 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. Academic and Scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Educational Reference Literature.) ., BCA, 1994, 3, Great Britain: Osprey, 2002. Trade Paperback. Label on front inside cover. Contents: The Eastern Front. The First Hungarian Bf 109s 11. The 'Pumas' Retreat. Home Defence. The Last Battles. Appendices. Colour Plates Commentar. Index. Illustrated. 96 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.). . 1st Trade Paperback. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Trade Paperback., Osprey, 2002, 3, Toronto, ON, Canada, New York & London: A Bantam Modern Classic/A Bantam Book/Bantam Books/Published by Arragement with the Macmillan Company, 1968. Bantam Modern Classic Ed Publ: May 1968 . Mass Market Paperback. Like New. 12mo or 12° (Duodecimo): 6¾" x 7¾" tall. 215 pp. An excellent, spotlessly clean copy! Clean, fresh, sharp, tight, essentially flawless copy with crisp pages, clean text, and very light shelf wear. Synopsis (Biography from Amazon): Born in Budapest in 1905, educated in Vienna, Arthur Koestler immersed himself in the major ideological and social conflicts of his time. A communist during the 1930s, and visitor for a time in the Soviet Union, he became disillusioned with the Party and left it in 1938. Later that year in Spain, he was captured by the Fascist forces under Franco, and sentenced to death. Released through the last-minute intervention of the British government, he went to France where, the following year, he again was arrested for his political views. Released in 1940, he went to England, where he made his home. His novels, reportage, autobiographical works, and political and cultural writings established him as an important commentator on the dilemmas of the 20th century. He died in 1983., A Bantam Modern Classic/A Bantam Book/Bantam Books/Published by Arragement with the Macmillan Company, 1968, 5, Great Barrington: Penmaen Press, (1983). First Edition. softcover. Fine. Michael McCurdy. One of 500 softbound copies (of a total edition of 750) illustrated by Michael McCurdy with a wood-engraved portrait of Csoori on the front cover and the title page. The poet's first book in English, translated by Nicholas Kolumban., Penmaen Press, 5, Chicago, IL: Time Inc.. Good. 1957. Pamphlet. Psychology what it means in modern life; Hungarian refugees and Vice President. Pamphlet 88 Pages; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall ., Time Inc., 1957, 2.5, ITI Hungarian Center. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. Endpage missing. (Author: Andras Nagy; Hungary, Budapest, Theatre), ITI Hungarian Center, 2.5, Novi Sad: Book Stream, 2010. 268pp., b/w in-text illustrations. Account of a couple's recent experiences living in a small, Hungarian settled, village in the Vojvodina near Subotica (Serbia). Part memoir, part travelogue. Of interest to anyone who wants to know more about modern rural Serbia, especially the Vojvodina, and to birdwatchers and cyclists in particular! Charmingly illustrated by Trish MacCurrach., Book Stream, 2010, 0, Hungary : Central European University Press, 1995. Softcover Modern Hungarian Society in the Making: The Unfinished Experience prev owners name inside on alabel (A Central European University Press BookWe carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.). Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo. Paperback., Central European University Press, 1995, 3, Philadelphia, 1977. Paperback. Good. Newsprint, tabloid format. Includes a selection of modern Hungarian poetry in translation. Sunned, edgeworn, bumped at corners., 1977, 2.5, Great Britain: Nexus. Very Good. 1999. 1st Paperback Edition. Soft Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall Quarto Magazine Magazine. Military Modelling. Volume 29. No. 4. 1999. Contents: Crusadar Knight. Military Modelling on the Internet. On Track Models 105. Hungarian Firepower. Roman Auxiliary. Flats in Focus. Le Petit Soldat. Notice Board. Despatch. Small Scale Scene. Soldier Box. On Parade. Observation Post. 'Atten-Shun'. Andrea's Crusader Knight - Build This 90mm Mounted White Metal Figure Kit. Commander Models' Zrinyi Assult Gun. Make a 1st Century Roman Auxiliary. On Track Models' 10.5cm leFH 18/1 (Sf). Illustrated. 66 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. Academic and Scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Educational Reference Literature.) ., Nexus, 1999, 3, Hungary: Corvina Kiado, 1988. Hardback. Translated by Agnes Kadar. This book was first published in 1934 in German, then in English and French; a few of the recipes were even translated into Japanese, to encourage the use of paprika in Japan. Subsequently, it was publishwed in Hungarian, and after the author's death came the publication in Russian, Czech and italian. This compeletely revised edition was written by Karoly Gundel's two sons, Ferenc and Imre, worthy successors to their famous father. At the request from them we are including a short biography of Karoly Gundel, since 1983 was the 100th anniversary of his birth. Illustrated. Illustrated laminated boards. 136 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.) . 13th Edition. Decorative Illustrated Boards. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Hardback., Corvina Kiado, 1988, 3, London England: Blandford Press, 1975. Hardback. First Edition. Passenger Cars. 1924-1942. Price clipped to D/J. The seventh book in the Blandford Cars of the World in Colour series tells the story of passenger car development between 1924-1942. Along with the famous names of big makers, this volume covers such seldon-discussed breeds as Czechoslovakia's Praga, the Soviet Z.I.S. and the Hungarian Magosiz. Also to be encountered are the early efforts of makers whose names are household words today; both Datsun of Japan and Volvo of Sweden were making cars in the inter-war years, though only for home consumption. it is intriguing to notice that the vast majority of the refinements that we take for granted today were not unknon in 1940, or even 1935. Illustrated. 171 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.). First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by John W. Wood. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall Duodecimo. Hardback., Blandford Press, 1975, 3, Paris: Galerie Franka Berndt, 1984. Trade paperback. Good/Not issued. 20 x 21 cm. Paperback Illustrations en noir et en couleurs French text (original) Printed 1984 No inscriptions., Galerie Franka Berndt, 1984, 2.5, New York: Grove Weidenfeld, 1990 First edition in hardcover with dust jacket. Hint of rubbing to jacket otherwise Fine/Fine., Grove Weidenfeld, 1990, 4.5, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018-06-10. Paperback. Used:Good., CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018-06-10, 0, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018-06-10. Paperback. Used: Good., CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018-06-10, 2.5, London: Peter Davies, 1957. 301pp. Or blue cloth in jacket. Slight foxing to jacket, light foxing to page edges. The story of an aristocratic young girl of Polish and Hungarian parents who falls in ove with a Jew in Budapest in the latter stages of WWII.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo., Peter Davies, 1957, 3, Kepzomuveszati Alap Kiadovallalata, Corvina Kiado, 1976 (third edition). 31.0 x 23.0cms, 224pp, b/w & colour illusts, very good hardcover & dustwrapper Kovacs (1902-1977) was a leading figure in modern Hungarian ceramics and sculpture.English text only., Kepzomuveszati Alap Kiadovallalata, Corvina Kiado, 1976 (third edition), 0, MIT Press Cambridge Mass 1991 . Very Good 25.5 x 17.5cms, 96pp, b/w Illusts No Jacket, Very Good Soft Cover This issue has essays on 'line'; industrial and graphic design in Latin America: design education in the information age; the ideology of images: Imre Kner & the revival of Hungarian printing; the development of modern Japanese design; Charles & Rae Eames - The Eames Report., MIT Press Cambridge Mass 1991, 0, MIT Press Cambridge Mass 1991 . Very Good 25.5 x 17.5cms, 96pp, b/w Illusts No Jacket, Very Good Soft Cover This issue has essays on 'line'; industrial and graphic design in Latin America: design education in the information age; the ideology of images: Imre Kner & the revival of Hungarian printing; the development of modern Japanese design; Charles & Rae Eames - The Eames Report., MIT Press Cambridge Mass 1991, 0, Paperback / softback. New., 6, 512pp. New Brunswick, (1964).<br/><br/>, 0, Harper Collins, New York, 2010. First Edition. Hardcover. As New. First impression. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 559 pages. Deckled edges (rough cut). There is a small remainder mark. This BOOK IS IN STOCK and READY TO MAIL NOW. Your book when ordered will be securely packed and promptly dispatched by Great Southern Books. This epic biography, with its remarkable new research and vivid, fast-paced writing, will delight anyone who wants to understand the tangled history of politics and the press in modern America. Pulitzer is James McGrath Morris's definitive biography of the Jewish Hungarian immigrant who created the modern American mass media-the first comprehensive biography of this remarkable historical icon in more than 40 years. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Biography & Autobiography; United States; 19th century; ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9780060798697. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 4626. . 9780060798697, Harper Collins, 2010, 5, Indiana University Press. Used - Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains., Indiana University Press, 2.5, New York: Sony Classical, 1995. CD in Jewel Case. Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. Sony SK 66718. Bronfman's deeply-committed and persuasive performances of the three Concertos, with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen. CONTENTS: Please see my accompanying scan image of the Track List. Total Time: 75:40. CONDITION: A Fine unscratched CD with Fine jewel-case and inserts - played twice; plays beautifully. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders., Sony Classical, 1995, 5, New York: Hatherleigh Press, 2002. Revised Edition. 9th printing. Trade paperback. Very good. 466 pages. Includes a new foreword by Norvell B. De Atkine, Preface to the 1983 Edition, Preface to the 1976 Edition; Preface: On a Personal Note; and A Note on Transliteration. Chapters include The Arabs and the World; The Group Aspects of the Mind; Arab Child-Rearing Practices; Under the Spell of Language; the Bedouin Substratum of the Arab Personality; Bedouin Values; The Bedouin Ethos and Modern Arab Society; The Realm of Sex; The Islamic Component of the Arab Personality; Extremes and Emotions, Fantasy and Reality; Art, Music, and Literature; Bilingualism, Marginality, and Ambivalence; Unity and Conflict; Conflict Resolution and "Conferentiasis"; The Question of Arab Stagnation; The Psychology of Westernization; Postcript: The Last Ten Years. Also includes Conclusion, Postcript: The Last Ten Years; Tables, Appendix 1 on The Judgment of Historians; Appendix 2 on The Arab World and Spanish America; Notes, and Index. One of the great classics of cultural studies, the Arab Mind is a journey of observation through the society of a complex and volatile region. The political and cultural entanglements of the Middle East affect the entire world every day. Although Arab culture often seems incomprehensible to the Western world, Raphael Patai's sensitive study unlocks the mysteries of Arab society to help us understand an ancient people. This book was first published in 1973, and was revised in 1983. Raphael Patai (November 22, 1910 July 20, 1996), born Ervin Gy Patai, was a Hungarian-Jewish ethnographer, historian, Orientalist and anthropologist. Raphael Patai studied at rabbinical seminaries in and at the University of Budapest and the University of Breslau, from which he received a doctorate in Semitic languages and Oriental history. He moved to Palestine in 1933, where he received the first doctorate awarded by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in 1936. During the late 1930s and early 1940s Patai taught at the Hebrew University and served as the secretary of the Haifa Technion. He founded the Palestine Institute of Folklore and Ethnology in 1944, serving as its director of research for four years. He also served as scientific director of a Jewish folklore studies program for the Beit Ha'Am public cultural program in Jerusalem. In 1947 Patai went to New York with a fellowship from the Viking Fund for Anthropological Research; he also studied the Jews of Mexico. Patai settled in the United States, becoming a naturalized citizen in 1952. He held visiting professorships at a number of the country's most prestigious colleges, including Columbia, the University of Pennsylvania, New York University, Princeton, and Ohio State. He held full professorships of anthropology at Dropsie College from 1948 to 1957 and at Fairleigh Dickinson University. In 1952 he was asked by the United Nations to direct a research project on Syria, Lebanon and Jordan for the Human Relations Area Files. Patai's work was wide-ranging but focused primarily on the cultural development of the ancient Hebrews and Israelites, on Jewish history and culture, and on the anthropology of the Middle East generally. He was the author of hundreds of scholarly articles and several dozen books, including three autobiographical volumes. The Arab Mind is a non-fiction cultural psychology book by Israeli Orientalist Raphael Patai, who also wrote The Jewish Mind. The book advocates a tribal-group-survival explanation for the driving factors behind Arab culture. It was first published in 1973, and later revised in 1983. The book came to public attention in 2004, after investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, writing for The New Yorker revealed that the book was "the bible of the neocons on Arab behavior" to the effect that it was the source of the idea held by the US military officials responsible for the torture and abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib scandal that "Arabs are particularly vulnerable to sexual humiliation". Along with prefaces, a conclusion, and a postscript, the book contains 16 chapters, including Arab child-rearing practices, three chapters on Bedouin influences and values, Arab language, Arab art, sexual honor/repression, freedom/hospitality/outlets, Islam's impact, unity and conflict and conflict resolution, and Westernization. A four-page comparison to Spanish America is made in Appendix II. The classic study of Arab culture and society is now more relevant than ever. Since its original publication in 1983, the revised edition of Raphael Patai's The Arab Mind has been recognized as one of the seminal works in the field of Middle Eastern studies. This penetrating analysis unlocks the mysteries of Arab society to help us better understand a complex, proud and ancient culture. The Arab Mind discusses the upbringing of a typical Arab boy or girl, the intense concern with honor and courage, the Arabs' tendency toward extremes of behavior, and their ambivalent attitudes toward the West. This book unravels the complexities of Arab traditions and provides authentic revelations of Arab mind and character., Hatherleigh Press, 2002, 3, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England: Penguin Books in Association with Hamish Hamilton, 1981. Pelican Books second printing [stated]. Revised from original 1941 work. Trade paperback. Good. 304 pages. Decorative cover. Maps. Occasional footnotes. Appendix. Bibliography. Index. Some page discoloration noted. Minor cover wear. This is an entirely rewritten version of the 1941 edition. Alan John Percivale Taylor (25 March 1906 - 7 September 1990) was a British historian who specialized in 19th- and 20th-century European diplomacy. Both a journalist and a broadcaster, he became well known to millions through his television lectures. His combination of academic rigor and popular appeal led the historian Richard Overy to describe him as "the Macaulay of our age." In a 2011 poll by History Today magazine, he was named the fourth most important historian of the previous 60 years. He became a Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, in 1938, a post he held until 1976. He was also a lecturer in modern history at the University of Oxford from 1938 to 1963. At Oxford he was such a popular speaker that he had to give his lectures at 8:30 a.m. to avoid the room becoming overcrowded. During the Second World War, Taylor served in the Home Guard and befriended émigré statesmen from Central Europe, such as the former Hungarian President Count Mihály Károlyi and Czechoslovak President Edvard Bene¨. These friendships helped to enhance his understanding of the region. His friendship with Bene¨ and Károlyi may help explain his sympathetic portrayal of them, in particular Károlyi, whom Taylor portrayed as a saintly figure. Taylor was badly injured in 1984 when he was run over by a car while crossing Old Compton Street in London. The effect of the accident led to his retirement in 1985. First published in 1941, The Habsburg Monarchy has become indispensable to students of nineteenth-century European history. Not only a chronological report of actions and changes, Taylor's work is a provocative exploration into the historical process of the most eventful hundred years of the Habsburg monarchy. The Habsburg monarchy, also known as Habsburg Empire, was the collection of empires, kingdoms, duchies, counties and other polities that were ruled by the House of Habsburg and, following the partition of the dynasty, especially by its Austrian branch. From the 18th century it is also referred to as the Danubian monarchy or the Austrian monarchy. The Habsburg monarchy was a personal union of crowns, with no uniform laws or shared institutions other than the Habsburg court itself; the territorial possessions of the monarchy were thus united only by virtue of a common monarch. The Habsburg realms were unified in 1804 with the formation of the Austrian Empire and later split in two with the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867. The monarchy began to fracture in the face of inevitable defeat during the final years of World War I and ultimately disbanded with the proclamation of the Republic of German-Austria and the First Hungarian Republic in late 1918. During the dissolution of Austria-Hungary, the Austrian territories collapsed under the weight of the various ethnic independence movements that came to the fore with its defeat in World War I. After its dissolution, the new republics of Austria (the German-Austrian territories of the Hereditary lands) and the First Hungarian Republic were created. In the peace settlement that followed, significant territories were ceded to Romania and Italy and the remainder of the monarchy's territory was shared out among the new states of Poland, the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (later Yugoslavia), and Czechoslovakia., Penguin Books in Association with Hamish Hamilton, 1981, 2.5, Viking Adult, 2004. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/fine. First edition/printing. Fine in fine dust jacket. Hardcover. 512 pp. with index. Illustrated with photos. The first major biography of this authentic football icon, Joe Namath. Born in Beaver Falls in steel country Pennsylvania to a Hungarian immigrant, Namath attended the University of Alabama and played for legendary coach Bear Bryant. Upon graduation, he signed a then-record $427,000 contract to play for the AFL's New York Jets. When the Jets defeated the NFL's Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III, Namath, and his high-life living style, became the personification of the modern athlete., Viking Adult, 2004, 5, New York. 2001. October 2001. Knopf. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 0375407561. Translated from the Hungarian by Carol Brown Janeway. 217 pages. hardcover. Jacket painting by Alexandre Cabanel - Portrait of Countess de Keller, 1873. Jacket design by Susan Carroll. keywords: Literature Hungary Eastern Europe Translated. FROM THE PUBLISHER - The rediscovery of a masterpiece of Central European literature originally published in Budapest in 1942 and known to modern readers until last year. An extraordinary novel about a triangular relationship, about love, friendship, and fidelity; about betrayal, pride, and true nobility. In a castle at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, an old aristocrat waits to greet the friend he has not seen for forty-one years. In the course of this one night, from dinner until dawn, the two men will fight a duel of words and silences, of stories, of accusations and evasions, that will encompass their entire lives and that of a third person, missing from the candlelit dining hall-the now dead chatelaine of the castle. The last time the three of them sat together was in this room, after a stag hunt in the forest, The year was 1900. No game was shot that day but the reverberations were cataclysmic. And the time of reckoning has finally arrived. Already a great international best-seller, EMBERS is a magnificent addition to world literature in the English language. Sandor Márai was born in Kassa, in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, in 1900. He rose to fame as one of the leading literary novelists in Hungary in the 1930s. Profoundly antifascist, he survived World War II, but persecution by the Communists drove him from the country in 1948, first to Italy and then to the United States. Mârai committed suicide in San Diego in 1989. He is the author of a significant body of work, which Knopf is translating into English. inventory #30967 ISBN: 0375407561., 0, Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Sefel Records, 1982. Assumed First Edition . LP Record in Jacket. Fine Minus/Near Fine. 12.25" x 12.25. SEFD 5010. Absolutely stunning performances of these masterful works by Zoltan Kodaly (1882-1967), by the Hungarian Radio Choir and Children's Choir, the Budapest Symphony Orchestra, and the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, authoritatively conducted by Arpad Joo. The Program Notes are generous - on the jacket back and the original record sleeve. CONDITION: A Fine Minus LP record [not a CD!] in a Near Fine jacket with negligible shelf-wear (just a bit of ring-wear). The LP - tested and cleaned before listing - plays beautifully, with minimal surface noise. *** Note: A fresh anti-static inner sleeve is included for the disc and the jacket is nestled in a clear outer sleeve. Securely packed and promptly mailed for ultra-safe shipping globally., Sefel Records, 1982, 4.5, Prague, Czechoslovakia: Supraphon, 1972. Later Reissue . LP Record in Jacket. VG to VG+/Fine Minus. 12.25" x 12.25. Supraphon 1 10 1120. Two remarkable off-the-beaten-path violin concerti, masterfully performed by the distinguished Belgian-Hungarian artist Andre Gertler with the Prague Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Vaclav Smetacek. CONTENTS: Milhaud: Violin Concerto No, 2 (1946; in three movements: [I] Dramatique. Recitatif - Anime, [II] Lent et sombre, [III Emporte). / Malipiero: Violin Concerto (1932; in three movements: [I] Allegro con spirito, [II] Lento ma non troppo, [III] Allegro). Liner Notes are in English, German, and French. CONDITION: An excellent Very Good to Very Good Plus LP record [not a CD!] in a beautiful Fine Minus jacket (with just a hint of ring-wear). The LP - tested and cleaned before listing - plays with general light surface noise, but without skips or snags (Side B slightly quieter than Side A). [This program not available in CD format.], Supraphon, 1972, 4, Pushkin Press. Paperback. NEW. Antal Szerb, a renowned and versatile Hungarian writer, was born in Budapest in 1901. Although he was of Jewish descent, he converted to Catholicism at a young age and remained a devout Catholic throughout his life. Szerb quickly established himself as a prominent scholar, delving into the works of notable authors such as Ibsen and Blake and conducting in-depth analyses of English, Hungarian, and world literature. As a prolific essayist and reviewer, Szerb effortlessly maneuvered through various European languages, showcasing his diverse linguistic abilities. However, his career faced obstacles due to the Jewish laws active during his time. These laws prohibited him from finding employment in a university, leading to increasing persecution and discrimination. Sadly, Szerb's life was tragically cut short when he was murdered in 1945 while interned in a forced labor camp. Szerb's literary contributions are primarily in the form of novels and historical studies. Pushkin Press, a renowned publishing house, has published several of his works, including "The Pendragon Legend," "Oliver VII," and his masterpiece, "Journey by Moonlight." The latter, translated by Len Rix, is a major modern classic that explores the conflicting desires of marriage and the everlasting ache of youth. The novel follows the newlywed couple, Mihály and Erzsi, as they embark on their honeymoon in Italy. Mihály, a businessman who recently joined a respectable family firm in Budapest, finds himself torn between the allure of middle-class respectability and his longing for the bohemian lifestyle. While in Venice, Mihály's gaze wanders through the mysterious back-alleys, reigniting memories of his past as a free-spirited wanderer. However, their honeymoon takes an unexpected turn when the couple becomes separated at a provincial train station. This separation sets Mihály on a chaotic and bizarre journey, leading him eventually to Rome where he must confront his past and contemplate his future. Szerb's enchanting and satirical prose captivates readers, as he delves deeply into the conflicted emotions of adulthood, love, and the lingering nostalgia for youth. His novel is praised for its playful and ironical tone, punctuated by brilliant descriptions, bon mots, and absurd situations. "Journey by Moonlight" is part of the Pushkin Press Classics series, which features timeless storytelling from literary icons around the world. The series aims to preserve and celebrate the works of influential authors through meticulous curation and translation. In addition to his novels, Szerb also penned historical studies such as "The Queen's Necklace" and "Love in a Bottle and Other Stories." These writings showcase his extensive knowledge and passion for literature, history, and culture, further solidifying his status as a prominent figure in Hungarian and European literature. Antal Szerb's life and literary legacy serve as a testament to his perseverance and unwavering commitment to his craft, despite the obstacles he faced. His profound insights into the human condition and his ability to weave captivating narratives have earned him recognition as one of the great European writers. Through his works, Szerb continues to inspire and enchant readers worldwide., Pushkin Press, 6, Les Editions D'Etat, 1949. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book 104 pp. cadmium yellow paper & cream cloth hard bdg. Without a dust jacket. Illus. with 2 b/w phototypes & 30 documents(2 fold-out) reprods. The documents that formed the basis of the Hungarian state's case against Cardinal Mindszenty who was arrested & ch arged with High treason & espionage; a famous cause celebre of the cold war. VG(scuffed edges, worn corners, lightly soiled boards & spine, owner rubber-stamped front end paper, owner inscribed title page, paper lightly smoked at edges)Please contact us directly for a full description. Photo scan available upon request.Photo scan available upon request. Books sold to the USA are shipped USPS out of Champlain NY., Les Editions D'Etat, 1949, 3, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1995-12-28. paperback. Used: Good., OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1995-12-28, 2.5, West Hollywood, CA, and Budapest, Hungary: Louis Stern Fine Arts; MissionArt Galeria, 2002. 127 pages, illustrations (chiefly colour); 29 cm. Catalogue of an exhibition held at Louis Stern Fine Arts. Firm binding, clean inside copy. CONTENTS: Janos Mattis Teutsch and the Hungarian avant-garde, by Eva Forgacs; Janos Mattis Teutsch as a printmaker, by Eva Bajkay; Currents in the Hungarian avant-garde, by Eva Forgacs.. 1st. Paperback. Fine. 4to. Collectible., Louis Stern Fine Arts; MissionArt Galeria, 2002, 5, New York: Alfred A. Knopf; A Borzoi Book, 1999. xvi, 475 pages, [24] pages of plates, illustrations, maps, plans; 25 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Spine slightly rolled at the crown. Stated First American Edition. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. "The First World War created the modern world. A conflict of unprecedented ferocity, it abruptly ended the relative peace and prosperity of the Victorian era, unleashing such demons of the twentieth century as mechanized warfare and mass death. It also helped to usher in the ideas that have shaped our times--modernism in the arts, new approaches to psychology and medicine, radical thoughts about economics and society--and in so doing shattered the faith in rationalism and liberalism that had prevailed in Europe since the Enlightenment. With The First World War, John Keegan, one of our most eminent military historians, fulfills a lifelong ambition to write the definitive account of the Great War for our generation. Probing the mystery of how a civilization at the height of its achievement could have propelled itself into such a ruinous conflict, Keegan takes us behind the scenes of the negotiations among Europe's crowned heads (all of them related to one another by blood) and ministers, and their doomed efforts to defuse the crisis. He reveals how, by an astonishing failure of diplomacy and communication, a bilateral dispute grew to engulf an entire continent. But the heart of Keegan's superb narrative is, of course, his analysis of the military conflict. With unequalled authority and insight, he recreates the nightmarish engagements whose names have become legend--Verdun, the Somme and Gallipoli among them--and sheds new light on the strategies and tactics employed, particularly the contributions of geography and technology. No less central to Keegan's account is the human aspect. He acquaints us with the thoughts of the intriguing personalities who oversaw the tragically unnecessary catastrophe--from heads of state like Russia's hapless tsar, Nicholas II, to renowned warmakers such as Haig, Hindenburg and Joffre. But Keegan reserves his most affecting personal sympathy for those whose individual efforts history has not recorded--'the anonymous millions, indistinguishably drab, undifferentially deprived of any scrap of the glories that by tradition made the life of the man-at-arms tolerable.' By the end of the war, three great empires--the Austro-Hungarian, the Russian and the Ottoman--had collapsed. But as Keegan shows, the devastation ex-tended over the entirety of Europe, and still profoundly informs the politics and culture of the continent today. His brilliant, panoramic account of this vast and terrible conflict is destined to take its place among the classics of world history. / John Keegan was for many years senior lecturer in military history at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and has been a fellow at Princeton University and a professor of history at Vassar College. He is the author of thirteen previous books, including the acclaimed The Face of Battle and The Second World War. He lives in Wiltshire, England." - Publisher.. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. 8vo. Collectible., Alfred A. Knopf; A Borzoi Book, 1999, 4<
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[PU: New York: Alfred A. Knopf], XVI, 475 p.: Maps. Hardcover with dust jacket. Aus der Bibliothek von Prof. Wolfgang Haase, langjährigem Herausgeber der ANRW und des International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT) / From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - Schutzumschlag leicht angegilbt und mit kleineren Verschmutzungen, Vorderschnitt ungleichmäßig, innen sauber / dust jacket slightly yellowed and with minor soiling, fore edge uneven, clean inside. - The First World War created the modern world. A conflict of unprecedented ferocity, it abruptly ended the relative peace and prosperity of the Victorian era, unleashing such demons of the twentieth century as mechanized warfare and mass death. It also helped to usher in the ideas that have shaped our times— modernism in the arts, new approaches to psychology and medicine, radical thoughts about economics and society—and in so doing shattered the faith in rationalism and liberalism that had prevailed in Europe since the Enlightenment. With The First World War, John Keegan, one of our most eminent military historians, fulfills a lifelong ambition to write the definitive account of the Great War for our generation. Probing the mystery of how a civilization at the height of its achievement could have propelled itself into such a ruinous conflict, Keegan takes us behind the scenes of the negotiations among Europe’s crowned heads (all of them related to one another by blood) and ministers, and their doomed efforts to defuse the crisis. He reveals how, by an astonishing failure of diplomacy and communication, a bilateral dispute grew to engulf an entire continent. But the heart of Keegans superb narrative is, of course, his analysis of the military conflict. With unequalled authority and insight, he re-creates the nightmarish engagements whose names have become legend—Verdun, the Somme and Gallipoli among them—and sheds new light on the strategies and tactics employed, particularly the contributions of geography and technology. No less central to Keegan’s account is the human aspect. He acquaints us with the thoughts of the intriguing personalities who oversaw the tragically unnecessary catastrophe—from heads of state like Russia’s hapless tsar, Nicholas II, to renowned warmakers such as Haig, Hindenburg and Joffre. But Keegan reserves his most affecting personal sympathy for those whose individual efforts history has not recorded—“the anonymous millions, indistinguishably drab, undiffer- entially deprived of any scrap of the glories that by tradition made the life of the man-at-arms tolerable.” By the end of the war, three great empires—the Austro-Hungarian, the Russian and the Ottoman—had collapsed. But as Keegan shows, the devastation ex tended over the entirety of Europe, and still profoundly informs the politics and culture of the continent today. His brilliant, panoramic account of this vast and terrible conflict is destined to take its place among the classics of world history. / Contents List of Maps List of Illustrations Acknowledgements ONE: A European Tragedy TWO: War Plans THREE: The Crisis of 1914 FOUR: The Battle of the Frontiers and the Marne FIVE: Victory and Defeat in the East SIX: Stalemate SEVEN: The War Beyond the Western Front EIGHT: The Year of Battles NINE: The Breaking of Armies TEN: America and Armage, DE, [SC: 4.50], gebraucht; gut, gewerbliches Angebot, [GW: 923g], Banküberweisung, Offene Rechnung, PayPal, Internationaler Versand<
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[EAN: 9780375400520], [PU: NY. 1999. A.A. Knopf.], Jacket, blue hardbound 8vo. 8º (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped(no price listed~possible book club edition). nice clean copy. looks new. like new. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~first american edition so stated. first printing (nap). deckled foredge (looks "hand cut"). twotone endpaper maps. decorative title pg. xvi+474p.+about the author & colophon. 24 pages of glossy b&w photo illustrations. 15 additional b&w maps. notes. bibliography. index. world history. politics. diplomacy. world war i. ~ THE FIRST WORLD WAR created the modern world. A conflict of unprecedented ferocity, it abruptly ended the relative peace and prosperity of the Victorian era, unleashing such demons of the twentieth century as mechanized warfare and mass death. It also helped to usher in the ideas that have shaped our times~modernism in the arts, new approaches to psychology and medicine, radical thoughts about economics and society~and in so doing shattered the faith in rationalism and liberalism that had prevailed in Europe since the Enlightenment. With The First World War, John Keegan, one of our most eminent military historians, fulfills a lifelong ambition to write the definitive account of the Great War for our generation. Probing the mystery of how a civilization at the height of its achievement could have propelled itself into such a ruinous conflict, Keegan takes us behind the scenes of the negotiations among Europe's crowned heads (all of them related to one another by blood) and ministers, and their doomed efforts to defuse the crisis. He reveals how, by an astonishing failure of diplomacy and communication, a bilateral dispute grew to engulf an entire continent. But the heart of Keegan's superb narrative is, of course, his analysis of the military conflict. With unequalled authority and insight, he re~creates the nightmarish engagements whose names have become legend~Verdun, the Somme and Gallipoli among them~and sheds new light on the strategies and tactics employed, particularly the contributions of geography and technology. No less central to Keegan's account is the human aspect. He acquaints us with the thoughts of the intriguing personalities who oversaw the tragically unnecessary catastrophe~from heads of state like Russia's hapless tsar, Nicholas II, to renowned warmakers such as Haig, Hindenburg and Joffre. But Keegan reserves his most affecting personal sympathy for those whose individual efforts history has not recorded~"the anonymous millions, indistinguishably drab, undifferentially deprived of any scrap of the glories that by tradition made the life of the man~at~arms tolerable." By the end of the war, three great empires~the Austro~Hungarian, the Russian and the Ottoman~had collapsed. But as Keegan shows, the devastation extended over the entirety of Europe, and still profoundly informs the politics and culture of the continent today. His brilliant, panoramic account of this vast and terrible conflict is destined to take its place among the classics of world history., Books<
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The First World War created the modern world. A conflict of unprecedented ferocity, it abruptly ended the relative peace and prosperity of the Victorian era, unleashing such demons of the twentieth century as mechanized warfare and mass death. It also helped to usher in the ideas that have shaped our times--modernism in the arts, new approaches to psychology and medicine, radical thoughts about economics and society--and in so doing shattered the faith in rationalism and liberalism that had prevailed in Europe since the Enlightenment. With The First World War, John Keegan, one of our most eminent military historians, fulfills a lifelong ambition to write the definitive account of the Great War for our generation.Probing the mystery of how a civilization at the height of its achievement could have propelled itself into such a ruinous conflict, Keegan takes us behind the scenes of the negotiations among Europe's crowned heads (all of them related to one another by blood) and ministers, and their doomed efforts to defuse the crisis. He reveals how, by an astonishing failure of diplomacy and communication, a bilateral dispute grew to engulf an entire continent.But the heart of Keegan's superb narrative is, of course, his analysis of the military conflict. With unequalled authority and insight, he recreates the nightmarish engagements whose names have become legend--Verdun, the Somme and Gallipoli among them--and sheds new light on the strategies and tactics employed, particularly the contributions of geography and technology. No less central to Keegan's account is the human aspect. He acquaints us with the thoughts of the intriguing personalities who oversaw the tragically unnecessary catastrophe--from heads of state like Russia's hapless tsar, Nicholas II, to renowned warmakers such as Haig, Hindenburg and Joffre. But Keegan reserves his most affecting personal sympathy for those whose individual efforts history has not recorded--"the anonymous millions, indistinguishably drab, undifferentially deprived of any scrap of the glories that by tradition made the life of the man-at-arms tolerable."By the end of the war, three great empires--the Austro-Hungarian, the Russian and the Ottoman--had collapsed. But as Keegan shows, the devastation ex-tended over the entirety of Europe, and still profoundly informs the politics and culture of the continent today. His brilliant, panoramic account of this vast and terrible conflict is destined to take its place among the classics of world history.With 24 pages of photographs, 2 endpaper maps, and 15 maps in text, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1999-05-11, 2.5<
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Irma Ziff, 1984. staple. Very Good. in x in x in. crease front cover, Irma Ziff, 1984, 3, Touchstone Books, 1973. Good trade paperback. Trade Paperback. Good., Touchstone Books, 1973, 2.5, New York: Funk & Wagnalls. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1955. 1st US Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" on the copyright page, "A powerful novel of modern conflict and triumphant faith," translated from the Hungarian by C. Aylmer, this is a clean, presentable copy with the following flaws: the top corners are bumped, no other remarkable book flaws, the jacket has surface-rubbing but remains attractive, the original price (3.75) is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included ., Funk & Wagnalls, 1955, 3, Chicago: Ivan R Dee, Inc, 2006. xv, 396pp, index, notes. Or boards in jacket. Minor wear to jacket at head of spine. Ethnic cleansing and genocide in Europe as the Ottoman, Russian, Austro-Hungarian and German empires involving the muder of tens of millions of people.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo., Ivan R Dee, Inc, 2006, 3, London England: BCA. Very Good/Very Good. 1994. 1st BCA Edition. Cloth. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall Quarto Hardback Hardcover. Sophie Grigson's Travels a la Carte. Slight foxing to edge. This book takes cookery back to its roots, where local traditions survive and recipes develop naturally with the seasonal flow of ingredients rather than the vagaries of food fashion. This is real food, the stuff which has fuelled western daily life and made generations of mouths water. So if you thought you knew everything there was to know about the rich legacy of Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Turkish, Hungarian, Swiss and Norwegian cookery, prepare to change your mind!. Illustrated. 224 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. Academic and Scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Educational Reference Literature.) ., BCA, 1994, 3, Great Britain: Osprey, 2002. Trade Paperback. Label on front inside cover. Contents: The Eastern Front. The First Hungarian Bf 109s 11. The 'Pumas' Retreat. Home Defence. The Last Battles. Appendices. Colour Plates Commentar. Index. Illustrated. 96 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.). . 1st Trade Paperback. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Trade Paperback., Osprey, 2002, 3, Toronto, ON, Canada, New York & London: A Bantam Modern Classic/A Bantam Book/Bantam Books/Published by Arragement with the Macmillan Company, 1968. Bantam Modern Classic Ed Publ: May 1968 . Mass Market Paperback. Like New. 12mo or 12° (Duodecimo): 6¾" x 7¾" tall. 215 pp. An excellent, spotlessly clean copy! Clean, fresh, sharp, tight, essentially flawless copy with crisp pages, clean text, and very light shelf wear. Synopsis (Biography from Amazon): Born in Budapest in 1905, educated in Vienna, Arthur Koestler immersed himself in the major ideological and social conflicts of his time. A communist during the 1930s, and visitor for a time in the Soviet Union, he became disillusioned with the Party and left it in 1938. Later that year in Spain, he was captured by the Fascist forces under Franco, and sentenced to death. Released through the last-minute intervention of the British government, he went to France where, the following year, he again was arrested for his political views. Released in 1940, he went to England, where he made his home. His novels, reportage, autobiographical works, and political and cultural writings established him as an important commentator on the dilemmas of the 20th century. He died in 1983., A Bantam Modern Classic/A Bantam Book/Bantam Books/Published by Arragement with the Macmillan Company, 1968, 5, Great Barrington: Penmaen Press, (1983). First Edition. softcover. Fine. Michael McCurdy. One of 500 softbound copies (of a total edition of 750) illustrated by Michael McCurdy with a wood-engraved portrait of Csoori on the front cover and the title page. The poet's first book in English, translated by Nicholas Kolumban., Penmaen Press, 5, Chicago, IL: Time Inc.. Good. 1957. Pamphlet. Psychology what it means in modern life; Hungarian refugees and Vice President. Pamphlet 88 Pages; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall ., Time Inc., 1957, 2.5, ITI Hungarian Center. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. Endpage missing. (Author: Andras Nagy; Hungary, Budapest, Theatre), ITI Hungarian Center, 2.5, Novi Sad: Book Stream, 2010. 268pp., b/w in-text illustrations. Account of a couple's recent experiences living in a small, Hungarian settled, village in the Vojvodina near Subotica (Serbia). Part memoir, part travelogue. Of interest to anyone who wants to know more about modern rural Serbia, especially the Vojvodina, and to birdwatchers and cyclists in particular! Charmingly illustrated by Trish MacCurrach., Book Stream, 2010, 0, Hungary : Central European University Press, 1995. Softcover Modern Hungarian Society in the Making: The Unfinished Experience prev owners name inside on alabel (A Central European University Press BookWe carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.). Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo. Paperback., Central European University Press, 1995, 3, Philadelphia, 1977. Paperback. Good. Newsprint, tabloid format. Includes a selection of modern Hungarian poetry in translation. Sunned, edgeworn, bumped at corners., 1977, 2.5, Great Britain: Nexus. Very Good. 1999. 1st Paperback Edition. Soft Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall Quarto Magazine Magazine. Military Modelling. Volume 29. No. 4. 1999. Contents: Crusadar Knight. Military Modelling on the Internet. On Track Models 105. Hungarian Firepower. Roman Auxiliary. Flats in Focus. Le Petit Soldat. Notice Board. Despatch. Small Scale Scene. Soldier Box. On Parade. Observation Post. 'Atten-Shun'. Andrea's Crusader Knight - Build This 90mm Mounted White Metal Figure Kit. Commander Models' Zrinyi Assult Gun. Make a 1st Century Roman Auxiliary. On Track Models' 10.5cm leFH 18/1 (Sf). Illustrated. 66 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. Academic and Scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Educational Reference Literature.) ., Nexus, 1999, 3, Hungary: Corvina Kiado, 1988. Hardback. Translated by Agnes Kadar. This book was first published in 1934 in German, then in English and French; a few of the recipes were even translated into Japanese, to encourage the use of paprika in Japan. Subsequently, it was publishwed in Hungarian, and after the author's death came the publication in Russian, Czech and italian. This compeletely revised edition was written by Karoly Gundel's two sons, Ferenc and Imre, worthy successors to their famous father. At the request from them we are including a short biography of Karoly Gundel, since 1983 was the 100th anniversary of his birth. Illustrated. Illustrated laminated boards. 136 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.) . 13th Edition. Decorative Illustrated Boards. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Hardback., Corvina Kiado, 1988, 3, London England: Blandford Press, 1975. Hardback. First Edition. Passenger Cars. 1924-1942. Price clipped to D/J. The seventh book in the Blandford Cars of the World in Colour series tells the story of passenger car development between 1924-1942. Along with the famous names of big makers, this volume covers such seldon-discussed breeds as Czechoslovakia's Praga, the Soviet Z.I.S. and the Hungarian Magosiz. Also to be encountered are the early efforts of makers whose names are household words today; both Datsun of Japan and Volvo of Sweden were making cars in the inter-war years, though only for home consumption. it is intriguing to notice that the vast majority of the refinements that we take for granted today were not unknon in 1940, or even 1935. Illustrated. 171 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.). First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by John W. Wood. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall Duodecimo. Hardback., Blandford Press, 1975, 3, Paris: Galerie Franka Berndt, 1984. Trade paperback. Good/Not issued. 20 x 21 cm. Paperback Illustrations en noir et en couleurs French text (original) Printed 1984 No inscriptions., Galerie Franka Berndt, 1984, 2.5, New York: Grove Weidenfeld, 1990 First edition in hardcover with dust jacket. Hint of rubbing to jacket otherwise Fine/Fine., Grove Weidenfeld, 1990, 4.5, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018-06-10. Paperback. Used:Good., CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018-06-10, 0, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018-06-10. Paperback. Used: Good., CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018-06-10, 2.5, London: Peter Davies, 1957. 301pp. Or blue cloth in jacket. Slight foxing to jacket, light foxing to page edges. The story of an aristocratic young girl of Polish and Hungarian parents who falls in ove with a Jew in Budapest in the latter stages of WWII.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo., Peter Davies, 1957, 3, Kepzomuveszati Alap Kiadovallalata, Corvina Kiado, 1976 (third edition). 31.0 x 23.0cms, 224pp, b/w & colour illusts, very good hardcover & dustwrapper Kovacs (1902-1977) was a leading figure in modern Hungarian ceramics and sculpture.English text only., Kepzomuveszati Alap Kiadovallalata, Corvina Kiado, 1976 (third edition), 0, MIT Press Cambridge Mass 1991 . Very Good 25.5 x 17.5cms, 96pp, b/w Illusts No Jacket, Very Good Soft Cover This issue has essays on 'line'; industrial and graphic design in Latin America: design education in the information age; the ideology of images: Imre Kner & the revival of Hungarian printing; the development of modern Japanese design; Charles & Rae Eames - The Eames Report., MIT Press Cambridge Mass 1991, 0, MIT Press Cambridge Mass 1991 . Very Good 25.5 x 17.5cms, 96pp, b/w Illusts No Jacket, Very Good Soft Cover This issue has essays on 'line'; industrial and graphic design in Latin America: design education in the information age; the ideology of images: Imre Kner & the revival of Hungarian printing; the development of modern Japanese design; Charles & Rae Eames - The Eames Report., MIT Press Cambridge Mass 1991, 0, Paperback / softback. New., 6, 512pp. New Brunswick, (1964).<br/><br/>, 0, Harper Collins, New York, 2010. First Edition. Hardcover. As New. First impression. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 559 pages. Deckled edges (rough cut). There is a small remainder mark. This BOOK IS IN STOCK and READY TO MAIL NOW. Your book when ordered will be securely packed and promptly dispatched by Great Southern Books. This epic biography, with its remarkable new research and vivid, fast-paced writing, will delight anyone who wants to understand the tangled history of politics and the press in modern America. Pulitzer is James McGrath Morris's definitive biography of the Jewish Hungarian immigrant who created the modern American mass media-the first comprehensive biography of this remarkable historical icon in more than 40 years. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Biography & Autobiography; United States; 19th century; ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9780060798697. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 4626. . 9780060798697, Harper Collins, 2010, 5, Indiana University Press. Used - Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains., Indiana University Press, 2.5, New York: Sony Classical, 1995. CD in Jewel Case. Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. Sony SK 66718. Bronfman's deeply-committed and persuasive performances of the three Concertos, with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen. CONTENTS: Please see my accompanying scan image of the Track List. Total Time: 75:40. CONDITION: A Fine unscratched CD with Fine jewel-case and inserts - played twice; plays beautifully. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders., Sony Classical, 1995, 5, New York: Hatherleigh Press, 2002. Revised Edition. 9th printing. Trade paperback. Very good. 466 pages. Includes a new foreword by Norvell B. De Atkine, Preface to the 1983 Edition, Preface to the 1976 Edition; Preface: On a Personal Note; and A Note on Transliteration. Chapters include The Arabs and the World; The Group Aspects of the Mind; Arab Child-Rearing Practices; Under the Spell of Language; the Bedouin Substratum of the Arab Personality; Bedouin Values; The Bedouin Ethos and Modern Arab Society; The Realm of Sex; The Islamic Component of the Arab Personality; Extremes and Emotions, Fantasy and Reality; Art, Music, and Literature; Bilingualism, Marginality, and Ambivalence; Unity and Conflict; Conflict Resolution and "Conferentiasis"; The Question of Arab Stagnation; The Psychology of Westernization; Postcript: The Last Ten Years. Also includes Conclusion, Postcript: The Last Ten Years; Tables, Appendix 1 on The Judgment of Historians; Appendix 2 on The Arab World and Spanish America; Notes, and Index. One of the great classics of cultural studies, the Arab Mind is a journey of observation through the society of a complex and volatile region. The political and cultural entanglements of the Middle East affect the entire world every day. Although Arab culture often seems incomprehensible to the Western world, Raphael Patai's sensitive study unlocks the mysteries of Arab society to help us understand an ancient people. This book was first published in 1973, and was revised in 1983. Raphael Patai (November 22, 1910 July 20, 1996), born Ervin Gy Patai, was a Hungarian-Jewish ethnographer, historian, Orientalist and anthropologist. Raphael Patai studied at rabbinical seminaries in and at the University of Budapest and the University of Breslau, from which he received a doctorate in Semitic languages and Oriental history. He moved to Palestine in 1933, where he received the first doctorate awarded by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in 1936. During the late 1930s and early 1940s Patai taught at the Hebrew University and served as the secretary of the Haifa Technion. He founded the Palestine Institute of Folklore and Ethnology in 1944, serving as its director of research for four years. He also served as scientific director of a Jewish folklore studies program for the Beit Ha'Am public cultural program in Jerusalem. In 1947 Patai went to New York with a fellowship from the Viking Fund for Anthropological Research; he also studied the Jews of Mexico. Patai settled in the United States, becoming a naturalized citizen in 1952. He held visiting professorships at a number of the country's most prestigious colleges, including Columbia, the University of Pennsylvania, New York University, Princeton, and Ohio State. He held full professorships of anthropology at Dropsie College from 1948 to 1957 and at Fairleigh Dickinson University. In 1952 he was asked by the United Nations to direct a research project on Syria, Lebanon and Jordan for the Human Relations Area Files. Patai's work was wide-ranging but focused primarily on the cultural development of the ancient Hebrews and Israelites, on Jewish history and culture, and on the anthropology of the Middle East generally. He was the author of hundreds of scholarly articles and several dozen books, including three autobiographical volumes. The Arab Mind is a non-fiction cultural psychology book by Israeli Orientalist Raphael Patai, who also wrote The Jewish Mind. The book advocates a tribal-group-survival explanation for the driving factors behind Arab culture. It was first published in 1973, and later revised in 1983. The book came to public attention in 2004, after investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, writing for The New Yorker revealed that the book was "the bible of the neocons on Arab behavior" to the effect that it was the source of the idea held by the US military officials responsible for the torture and abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib scandal that "Arabs are particularly vulnerable to sexual humiliation". Along with prefaces, a conclusion, and a postscript, the book contains 16 chapters, including Arab child-rearing practices, three chapters on Bedouin influences and values, Arab language, Arab art, sexual honor/repression, freedom/hospitality/outlets, Islam's impact, unity and conflict and conflict resolution, and Westernization. A four-page comparison to Spanish America is made in Appendix II. The classic study of Arab culture and society is now more relevant than ever. Since its original publication in 1983, the revised edition of Raphael Patai's The Arab Mind has been recognized as one of the seminal works in the field of Middle Eastern studies. This penetrating analysis unlocks the mysteries of Arab society to help us better understand a complex, proud and ancient culture. The Arab Mind discusses the upbringing of a typical Arab boy or girl, the intense concern with honor and courage, the Arabs' tendency toward extremes of behavior, and their ambivalent attitudes toward the West. This book unravels the complexities of Arab traditions and provides authentic revelations of Arab mind and character., Hatherleigh Press, 2002, 3, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England: Penguin Books in Association with Hamish Hamilton, 1981. Pelican Books second printing [stated]. Revised from original 1941 work. Trade paperback. Good. 304 pages. Decorative cover. Maps. Occasional footnotes. Appendix. Bibliography. Index. Some page discoloration noted. Minor cover wear. This is an entirely rewritten version of the 1941 edition. Alan John Percivale Taylor (25 March 1906 - 7 September 1990) was a British historian who specialized in 19th- and 20th-century European diplomacy. Both a journalist and a broadcaster, he became well known to millions through his television lectures. His combination of academic rigor and popular appeal led the historian Richard Overy to describe him as "the Macaulay of our age." In a 2011 poll by History Today magazine, he was named the fourth most important historian of the previous 60 years. He became a Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, in 1938, a post he held until 1976. He was also a lecturer in modern history at the University of Oxford from 1938 to 1963. At Oxford he was such a popular speaker that he had to give his lectures at 8:30 a.m. to avoid the room becoming overcrowded. During the Second World War, Taylor served in the Home Guard and befriended émigré statesmen from Central Europe, such as the former Hungarian President Count Mihály Károlyi and Czechoslovak President Edvard Bene¨. These friendships helped to enhance his understanding of the region. His friendship with Bene¨ and Károlyi may help explain his sympathetic portrayal of them, in particular Károlyi, whom Taylor portrayed as a saintly figure. Taylor was badly injured in 1984 when he was run over by a car while crossing Old Compton Street in London. The effect of the accident led to his retirement in 1985. First published in 1941, The Habsburg Monarchy has become indispensable to students of nineteenth-century European history. Not only a chronological report of actions and changes, Taylor's work is a provocative exploration into the historical process of the most eventful hundred years of the Habsburg monarchy. The Habsburg monarchy, also known as Habsburg Empire, was the collection of empires, kingdoms, duchies, counties and other polities that were ruled by the House of Habsburg and, following the partition of the dynasty, especially by its Austrian branch. From the 18th century it is also referred to as the Danubian monarchy or the Austrian monarchy. The Habsburg monarchy was a personal union of crowns, with no uniform laws or shared institutions other than the Habsburg court itself; the territorial possessions of the monarchy were thus united only by virtue of a common monarch. The Habsburg realms were unified in 1804 with the formation of the Austrian Empire and later split in two with the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867. The monarchy began to fracture in the face of inevitable defeat during the final years of World War I and ultimately disbanded with the proclamation of the Republic of German-Austria and the First Hungarian Republic in late 1918. During the dissolution of Austria-Hungary, the Austrian territories collapsed under the weight of the various ethnic independence movements that came to the fore with its defeat in World War I. After its dissolution, the new republics of Austria (the German-Austrian territories of the Hereditary lands) and the First Hungarian Republic were created. In the peace settlement that followed, significant territories were ceded to Romania and Italy and the remainder of the monarchy's territory was shared out among the new states of Poland, the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (later Yugoslavia), and Czechoslovakia., Penguin Books in Association with Hamish Hamilton, 1981, 2.5, Viking Adult, 2004. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/fine. First edition/printing. Fine in fine dust jacket. Hardcover. 512 pp. with index. Illustrated with photos. The first major biography of this authentic football icon, Joe Namath. Born in Beaver Falls in steel country Pennsylvania to a Hungarian immigrant, Namath attended the University of Alabama and played for legendary coach Bear Bryant. Upon graduation, he signed a then-record $427,000 contract to play for the AFL's New York Jets. When the Jets defeated the NFL's Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III, Namath, and his high-life living style, became the personification of the modern athlete., Viking Adult, 2004, 5, New York. 2001. October 2001. Knopf. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 0375407561. Translated from the Hungarian by Carol Brown Janeway. 217 pages. hardcover. Jacket painting by Alexandre Cabanel - Portrait of Countess de Keller, 1873. Jacket design by Susan Carroll. keywords: Literature Hungary Eastern Europe Translated. FROM THE PUBLISHER - The rediscovery of a masterpiece of Central European literature originally published in Budapest in 1942 and known to modern readers until last year. An extraordinary novel about a triangular relationship, about love, friendship, and fidelity; about betrayal, pride, and true nobility. In a castle at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, an old aristocrat waits to greet the friend he has not seen for forty-one years. In the course of this one night, from dinner until dawn, the two men will fight a duel of words and silences, of stories, of accusations and evasions, that will encompass their entire lives and that of a third person, missing from the candlelit dining hall-the now dead chatelaine of the castle. The last time the three of them sat together was in this room, after a stag hunt in the forest, The year was 1900. No game was shot that day but the reverberations were cataclysmic. And the time of reckoning has finally arrived. Already a great international best-seller, EMBERS is a magnificent addition to world literature in the English language. Sandor Márai was born in Kassa, in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, in 1900. He rose to fame as one of the leading literary novelists in Hungary in the 1930s. Profoundly antifascist, he survived World War II, but persecution by the Communists drove him from the country in 1948, first to Italy and then to the United States. Mârai committed suicide in San Diego in 1989. He is the author of a significant body of work, which Knopf is translating into English. inventory #30967 ISBN: 0375407561., 0, Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Sefel Records, 1982. Assumed First Edition . LP Record in Jacket. Fine Minus/Near Fine. 12.25" x 12.25. SEFD 5010. Absolutely stunning performances of these masterful works by Zoltan Kodaly (1882-1967), by the Hungarian Radio Choir and Children's Choir, the Budapest Symphony Orchestra, and the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, authoritatively conducted by Arpad Joo. The Program Notes are generous - on the jacket back and the original record sleeve. CONDITION: A Fine Minus LP record [not a CD!] in a Near Fine jacket with negligible shelf-wear (just a bit of ring-wear). The LP - tested and cleaned before listing - plays beautifully, with minimal surface noise. *** Note: A fresh anti-static inner sleeve is included for the disc and the jacket is nestled in a clear outer sleeve. Securely packed and promptly mailed for ultra-safe shipping globally., Sefel Records, 1982, 4.5, Prague, Czechoslovakia: Supraphon, 1972. Later Reissue . LP Record in Jacket. VG to VG+/Fine Minus. 12.25" x 12.25. Supraphon 1 10 1120. Two remarkable off-the-beaten-path violin concerti, masterfully performed by the distinguished Belgian-Hungarian artist Andre Gertler with the Prague Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Vaclav Smetacek. CONTENTS: Milhaud: Violin Concerto No, 2 (1946; in three movements: [I] Dramatique. Recitatif - Anime, [II] Lent et sombre, [III Emporte). / Malipiero: Violin Concerto (1932; in three movements: [I] Allegro con spirito, [II] Lento ma non troppo, [III] Allegro). Liner Notes are in English, German, and French. CONDITION: An excellent Very Good to Very Good Plus LP record [not a CD!] in a beautiful Fine Minus jacket (with just a hint of ring-wear). The LP - tested and cleaned before listing - plays with general light surface noise, but without skips or snags (Side B slightly quieter than Side A). [This program not available in CD format.], Supraphon, 1972, 4, Pushkin Press. Paperback. NEW. Antal Szerb, a renowned and versatile Hungarian writer, was born in Budapest in 1901. Although he was of Jewish descent, he converted to Catholicism at a young age and remained a devout Catholic throughout his life. Szerb quickly established himself as a prominent scholar, delving into the works of notable authors such as Ibsen and Blake and conducting in-depth analyses of English, Hungarian, and world literature. As a prolific essayist and reviewer, Szerb effortlessly maneuvered through various European languages, showcasing his diverse linguistic abilities. However, his career faced obstacles due to the Jewish laws active during his time. These laws prohibited him from finding employment in a university, leading to increasing persecution and discrimination. Sadly, Szerb's life was tragically cut short when he was murdered in 1945 while interned in a forced labor camp. Szerb's literary contributions are primarily in the form of novels and historical studies. Pushkin Press, a renowned publishing house, has published several of his works, including "The Pendragon Legend," "Oliver VII," and his masterpiece, "Journey by Moonlight." The latter, translated by Len Rix, is a major modern classic that explores the conflicting desires of marriage and the everlasting ache of youth. The novel follows the newlywed couple, Mihály and Erzsi, as they embark on their honeymoon in Italy. Mihály, a businessman who recently joined a respectable family firm in Budapest, finds himself torn between the allure of middle-class respectability and his longing for the bohemian lifestyle. While in Venice, Mihály's gaze wanders through the mysterious back-alleys, reigniting memories of his past as a free-spirited wanderer. However, their honeymoon takes an unexpected turn when the couple becomes separated at a provincial train station. This separation sets Mihály on a chaotic and bizarre journey, leading him eventually to Rome where he must confront his past and contemplate his future. Szerb's enchanting and satirical prose captivates readers, as he delves deeply into the conflicted emotions of adulthood, love, and the lingering nostalgia for youth. His novel is praised for its playful and ironical tone, punctuated by brilliant descriptions, bon mots, and absurd situations. "Journey by Moonlight" is part of the Pushkin Press Classics series, which features timeless storytelling from literary icons around the world. The series aims to preserve and celebrate the works of influential authors through meticulous curation and translation. In addition to his novels, Szerb also penned historical studies such as "The Queen's Necklace" and "Love in a Bottle and Other Stories." These writings showcase his extensive knowledge and passion for literature, history, and culture, further solidifying his status as a prominent figure in Hungarian and European literature. Antal Szerb's life and literary legacy serve as a testament to his perseverance and unwavering commitment to his craft, despite the obstacles he faced. His profound insights into the human condition and his ability to weave captivating narratives have earned him recognition as one of the great European writers. Through his works, Szerb continues to inspire and enchant readers worldwide., Pushkin Press, 6, Les Editions D'Etat, 1949. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book 104 pp. cadmium yellow paper & cream cloth hard bdg. Without a dust jacket. Illus. with 2 b/w phototypes & 30 documents(2 fold-out) reprods. The documents that formed the basis of the Hungarian state's case against Cardinal Mindszenty who was arrested & ch arged with High treason & espionage; a famous cause celebre of the cold war. VG(scuffed edges, worn corners, lightly soiled boards & spine, owner rubber-stamped front end paper, owner inscribed title page, paper lightly smoked at edges)Please contact us directly for a full description. Photo scan available upon request.Photo scan available upon request. Books sold to the USA are shipped USPS out of Champlain NY., Les Editions D'Etat, 1949, 3, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1995-12-28. paperback. Used: Good., OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1995-12-28, 2.5, West Hollywood, CA, and Budapest, Hungary: Louis Stern Fine Arts; MissionArt Galeria, 2002. 127 pages, illustrations (chiefly colour); 29 cm. Catalogue of an exhibition held at Louis Stern Fine Arts. Firm binding, clean inside copy. CONTENTS: Janos Mattis Teutsch and the Hungarian avant-garde, by Eva Forgacs; Janos Mattis Teutsch as a printmaker, by Eva Bajkay; Currents in the Hungarian avant-garde, by Eva Forgacs.. 1st. Paperback. Fine. 4to. Collectible., Louis Stern Fine Arts; MissionArt Galeria, 2002, 5, New York: Alfred A. Knopf; A Borzoi Book, 1999. xvi, 475 pages, [24] pages of plates, illustrations, maps, plans; 25 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Spine slightly rolled at the crown. Stated First American Edition. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. "The First World War created the modern world. A conflict of unprecedented ferocity, it abruptly ended the relative peace and prosperity of the Victorian era, unleashing such demons of the twentieth century as mechanized warfare and mass death. It also helped to usher in the ideas that have shaped our times--modernism in the arts, new approaches to psychology and medicine, radical thoughts about economics and society--and in so doing shattered the faith in rationalism and liberalism that had prevailed in Europe since the Enlightenment. With The First World War, John Keegan, one of our most eminent military historians, fulfills a lifelong ambition to write the definitive account of the Great War for our generation. Probing the mystery of how a civilization at the height of its achievement could have propelled itself into such a ruinous conflict, Keegan takes us behind the scenes of the negotiations among Europe's crowned heads (all of them related to one another by blood) and ministers, and their doomed efforts to defuse the crisis. He reveals how, by an astonishing failure of diplomacy and communication, a bilateral dispute grew to engulf an entire continent. But the heart of Keegan's superb narrative is, of course, his analysis of the military conflict. With unequalled authority and insight, he recreates the nightmarish engagements whose names have become legend--Verdun, the Somme and Gallipoli among them--and sheds new light on the strategies and tactics employed, particularly the contributions of geography and technology. No less central to Keegan's account is the human aspect. He acquaints us with the thoughts of the intriguing personalities who oversaw the tragically unnecessary catastrophe--from heads of state like Russia's hapless tsar, Nicholas II, to renowned warmakers such as Haig, Hindenburg and Joffre. But Keegan reserves his most affecting personal sympathy for those whose individual efforts history has not recorded--'the anonymous millions, indistinguishably drab, undifferentially deprived of any scrap of the glories that by tradition made the life of the man-at-arms tolerable.' By the end of the war, three great empires--the Austro-Hungarian, the Russian and the Ottoman--had collapsed. But as Keegan shows, the devastation ex-tended over the entirety of Europe, and still profoundly informs the politics and culture of the continent today. His brilliant, panoramic account of this vast and terrible conflict is destined to take its place among the classics of world history. / John Keegan was for many years senior lecturer in military history at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and has been a fellow at Princeton University and a professor of history at Vassar College. He is the author of thirteen previous books, including the acclaimed The Face of Battle and The Second World War. He lives in Wiltshire, England." - Publisher.. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. 8vo. Collectible., Alfred A. Knopf; A Borzoi Book, 1999, 4<
1999, ISBN: 9780375400520
[PU: New York: Alfred A. Knopf], XVI, 475 p.: Maps. Hardcover with dust jacket. Aus der Bibliothek von Prof. Wolfgang Haase, langjährigem Herausgeber der ANRW und des International Journa… Mehr…
[PU: New York: Alfred A. Knopf], XVI, 475 p.: Maps. Hardcover with dust jacket. Aus der Bibliothek von Prof. Wolfgang Haase, langjährigem Herausgeber der ANRW und des International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT) / From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - Schutzumschlag leicht angegilbt und mit kleineren Verschmutzungen, Vorderschnitt ungleichmäßig, innen sauber / dust jacket slightly yellowed and with minor soiling, fore edge uneven, clean inside. - The First World War created the modern world. A conflict of unprecedented ferocity, it abruptly ended the relative peace and prosperity of the Victorian era, unleashing such demons of the twentieth century as mechanized warfare and mass death. It also helped to usher in the ideas that have shaped our times— modernism in the arts, new approaches to psychology and medicine, radical thoughts about economics and society—and in so doing shattered the faith in rationalism and liberalism that had prevailed in Europe since the Enlightenment. With The First World War, John Keegan, one of our most eminent military historians, fulfills a lifelong ambition to write the definitive account of the Great War for our generation. Probing the mystery of how a civilization at the height of its achievement could have propelled itself into such a ruinous conflict, Keegan takes us behind the scenes of the negotiations among Europe’s crowned heads (all of them related to one another by blood) and ministers, and their doomed efforts to defuse the crisis. He reveals how, by an astonishing failure of diplomacy and communication, a bilateral dispute grew to engulf an entire continent. But the heart of Keegans superb narrative is, of course, his analysis of the military conflict. With unequalled authority and insight, he re-creates the nightmarish engagements whose names have become legend—Verdun, the Somme and Gallipoli among them—and sheds new light on the strategies and tactics employed, particularly the contributions of geography and technology. No less central to Keegan’s account is the human aspect. He acquaints us with the thoughts of the intriguing personalities who oversaw the tragically unnecessary catastrophe—from heads of state like Russia’s hapless tsar, Nicholas II, to renowned warmakers such as Haig, Hindenburg and Joffre. But Keegan reserves his most affecting personal sympathy for those whose individual efforts history has not recorded—“the anonymous millions, indistinguishably drab, undiffer- entially deprived of any scrap of the glories that by tradition made the life of the man-at-arms tolerable.” By the end of the war, three great empires—the Austro-Hungarian, the Russian and the Ottoman—had collapsed. But as Keegan shows, the devastation ex tended over the entirety of Europe, and still profoundly informs the politics and culture of the continent today. His brilliant, panoramic account of this vast and terrible conflict is destined to take its place among the classics of world history. / Contents List of Maps List of Illustrations Acknowledgements ONE: A European Tragedy TWO: War Plans THREE: The Crisis of 1914 FOUR: The Battle of the Frontiers and the Marne FIVE: Victory and Defeat in the East SIX: Stalemate SEVEN: The War Beyond the Western Front EIGHT: The Year of Battles NINE: The Breaking of Armies TEN: America and Armage, DE, [SC: 4.50], gebraucht; gut, gewerbliches Angebot, [GW: 923g], Banküberweisung, Offene Rechnung, PayPal, Internationaler Versand<
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[EAN: 9780375400520], [PU: NY. 1999. A.A. Knopf.], Jacket, blue hardbound 8vo. 8º (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped(no price listed~possible book club edition). nice clean copy. looks new. like new. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~first american edition so stated. first printing (nap). deckled foredge (looks "hand cut"). twotone endpaper maps. decorative title pg. xvi+474p.+about the author & colophon. 24 pages of glossy b&w photo illustrations. 15 additional b&w maps. notes. bibliography. index. world history. politics. diplomacy. world war i. ~ THE FIRST WORLD WAR created the modern world. A conflict of unprecedented ferocity, it abruptly ended the relative peace and prosperity of the Victorian era, unleashing such demons of the twentieth century as mechanized warfare and mass death. It also helped to usher in the ideas that have shaped our times~modernism in the arts, new approaches to psychology and medicine, radical thoughts about economics and society~and in so doing shattered the faith in rationalism and liberalism that had prevailed in Europe since the Enlightenment. With The First World War, John Keegan, one of our most eminent military historians, fulfills a lifelong ambition to write the definitive account of the Great War for our generation. Probing the mystery of how a civilization at the height of its achievement could have propelled itself into such a ruinous conflict, Keegan takes us behind the scenes of the negotiations among Europe's crowned heads (all of them related to one another by blood) and ministers, and their doomed efforts to defuse the crisis. He reveals how, by an astonishing failure of diplomacy and communication, a bilateral dispute grew to engulf an entire continent. But the heart of Keegan's superb narrative is, of course, his analysis of the military conflict. With unequalled authority and insight, he re~creates the nightmarish engagements whose names have become legend~Verdun, the Somme and Gallipoli among them~and sheds new light on the strategies and tactics employed, particularly the contributions of geography and technology. No less central to Keegan's account is the human aspect. He acquaints us with the thoughts of the intriguing personalities who oversaw the tragically unnecessary catastrophe~from heads of state like Russia's hapless tsar, Nicholas II, to renowned warmakers such as Haig, Hindenburg and Joffre. But Keegan reserves his most affecting personal sympathy for those whose individual efforts history has not recorded~"the anonymous millions, indistinguishably drab, undifferentially deprived of any scrap of the glories that by tradition made the life of the man~at~arms tolerable." By the end of the war, three great empires~the Austro~Hungarian, the Russian and the Ottoman~had collapsed. But as Keegan shows, the devastation extended over the entirety of Europe, and still profoundly informs the politics and culture of the continent today. His brilliant, panoramic account of this vast and terrible conflict is destined to take its place among the classics of world history., Books<
1999, ISBN: 9780375400520
The First World War created the modern world. A conflict of unprecedented ferocity, it abruptly ended the relative peace and prosperity of the Victorian era, unleashing such demons of the… Mehr…
The First World War created the modern world. A conflict of unprecedented ferocity, it abruptly ended the relative peace and prosperity of the Victorian era, unleashing such demons of the twentieth century as mechanized warfare and mass death. It also helped to usher in the ideas that have shaped our times--modernism in the arts, new approaches to psychology and medicine, radical thoughts about economics and society--and in so doing shattered the faith in rationalism and liberalism that had prevailed in Europe since the Enlightenment. With The First World War, John Keegan, one of our most eminent military historians, fulfills a lifelong ambition to write the definitive account of the Great War for our generation.Probing the mystery of how a civilization at the height of its achievement could have propelled itself into such a ruinous conflict, Keegan takes us behind the scenes of the negotiations among Europe's crowned heads (all of them related to one another by blood) and ministers, and their doomed efforts to defuse the crisis. He reveals how, by an astonishing failure of diplomacy and communication, a bilateral dispute grew to engulf an entire continent.But the heart of Keegan's superb narrative is, of course, his analysis of the military conflict. With unequalled authority and insight, he recreates the nightmarish engagements whose names have become legend--Verdun, the Somme and Gallipoli among them--and sheds new light on the strategies and tactics employed, particularly the contributions of geography and technology. No less central to Keegan's account is the human aspect. He acquaints us with the thoughts of the intriguing personalities who oversaw the tragically unnecessary catastrophe--from heads of state like Russia's hapless tsar, Nicholas II, to renowned warmakers such as Haig, Hindenburg and Joffre. But Keegan reserves his most affecting personal sympathy for those whose individual efforts history has not recorded--"the anonymous millions, indistinguishably drab, undifferentially deprived of any scrap of the glories that by tradition made the life of the man-at-arms tolerable."By the end of the war, three great empires--the Austro-Hungarian, the Russian and the Ottoman--had collapsed. But as Keegan shows, the devastation ex-tended over the entirety of Europe, and still profoundly informs the politics and culture of the continent today. His brilliant, panoramic account of this vast and terrible conflict is destined to take its place among the classics of world history.With 24 pages of photographs, 2 endpaper maps, and 15 maps in text, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1999-05-11, 2.5<
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The First World War created the modern world. A conflict of unprecedented ferocity, it abruptly ended the relative peace and prosperity of the Victorian era, unleashing such demons of the twentieth century as mechanized warfare and mass death. It also helped to usher in the ideas that have shaped our times--modernism in the arts, new approaches to psychology and medicine, radical thoughts about economics and society--and in so doing shattered the faith in rationalism and liberalism that had prevailed in Europe since the Enlightenment. With The First World War, John Keegan, one of our most eminent military historians, fulfills a lifelong ambition to write the definitive account of the Great War for our generation. Probing the mystery of how a civilization at the height of its achievement could have propelled itself into such a ruinous conflict, Keegan takes us behind the scenes of the negotiations among Europe's crowned heads (all of them related to one another by blood) and ministers, and their doomed efforts to defuse the crisis. He reveals how, by an astonishing failure of diplomacy and communication, a bilateral dispute grew to engulf an entire continent. But the heart of Keegan's superb narrative is, of course, his analysis of the military conflict. With unequalled authority and insight, he recreates the nightmarish engagements whose names have become legend--Verdun, the Somme and Gallipoli among them--and sheds new light on the strategies and tactics employed, particularly the contributions of geography and technology. No less central to Keegan's account is the human aspect. He acquaints us with the thoughts of the intriguing personalities who oversaw the tragically unnecessary catastrophe--from heads of state like Russia's hapless tsar, Nicholas II, to renowned warmakers such as Haig, Hindenburg and Joffre. But Keegan reserves his most affecting personal sympathy for those whose individual efforts history has not recorded--"the anonymous millions, indistinguishably drab, undifferentially deprived of any scrap of the glories that by tradition made the life of the man-at-arms tolerable." By the end of the war, three great empires--the Austro-Hungarian, the Russian and the Ottoman--had collapsed. But as Keegan shows, the devastation ex-tended over the entirety of Europe, and still profoundly informs the politics and culture of the continent today. His brilliant, panoramic account of this vast and terrible conflict is destined to take its place among the classics of world history. With 24 pages of photographs, 2 endpaper maps, and 15 maps in text Media > Book, [PU: Random House]<
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