Two books bound as one. Advice to a Son (sixth edition) (1658) and Political Reflections upon the Government of the Turks and Discourses on Machiavelli, The King of Sweden, Martin Luther et al. (1662). Both published by Thomas Robinson. A courtier during th [more...]
'The Works of John Milton in verse and prose, printed from the original editions with a life of the Author by the Rev. John Mitford.' Imposing set of Milton's works, complete in eight volumes. 8vo. Full leather with raised bands, compartments, blindstamping [more...]
Terrific 4to. edition of Hogarth works. Featuring 150 steel engravings from the original pictures complete with associated prose and descriptions. With an introductory essay by James Hannay. Full leather binding with raised bands and decorative gilt. All e [more...]
The Epistulae (letters) of Pliny the younger, to a variety of recipients, including Emperors, Tacitus and his Wife; on a variety of subjects. A readable insight into 1st century Roman life, featuring the erruption of Vesuvius and the rise of Christianity. Fu [more...]
Prescient study of political islam and its effect on America's international relations. Wide ranging and scholarly, Pinto examines the challenges posed by terrorism, the middle east peace process and factions within the USA who disseminated the concept of Isl [more...]
Impressive faux-vellum edition of the memoirs of Pius II, Pope from 1458 until his death in 1464, making this the only autobiography of a reigning Pope. An entertaining read, littered with anecdotes, politics and history. Complete with slipcase. Features a [more...]
'A selection from the writings of William Cobbett, giving a view of his youth recalled, his adventures in Canada, his pugnacious career as a Philadelphian journalist, his outspoken comments on the war of 1812m his pungent reminiscences of a years residence on [more...]
Readable study of the history and the current state of Education and why, despite increased focus, standards are declining. Some light shelfwear and bumping but contents are crisp and clean. Good+ Condition. [more...]
Series of essays on growing interdependence in world politics. Essays include the Tourist and the Terrorist: two extremes in the same transnational continuum and Third world demands. General shelfwear but interior is crisp and clean. Good+. [more...]
The diaries and correspondences of politician and ambler Thomas Creevey. Reminescent, some say, of Pepys. Complete with slipcase. Some shelfwear and very minor sunning to spine. Contents are crisp and clean. Good/very good overall. [more...]
Account of the double cross (or XX) system in which British intelligence managed to take control of German agents operating in Britain and use them to send back misleading information. Written by Masterson, the chairman of the Twenty Committee, who ran the op [more...]
Revealing study on the increasing level of surveillance and scrutiny that Muslims in the west have been subjected to since the start of the War on Terror. Some light shelfwear to dust-jacket. Otherwise crisp and clean. Near fine condition. [more...]
Account of the double cross (or XX) system in which British intelligence managed to take control of German agents operating in Britain and use them to send back misleading information. Written by Masterson, the chairman of the Twenty Committee, who ran the op [more...]
The speeches of John Buchan (as Lord Tweedsmuir) in his role as Governor General to Canada. Indexed by theme, including pieces of Literature, Politics, History as well as lighter topics. With DJ. DJ a triffle tanned and marked. Very light foxing to top edg [more...]
Attractive Guild edition of Swift's satirical novel. Green leatherette covers with gilt titling and design. Sewn headband and decorated endpapers. Fine Condition. [more...]
Attractive Folio Society edition of Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus' biographies of the first twelve Caesars: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Galba, Otho, Vitellius, Vespasian, Titus and Domitian. Cloth covers with gilt design. Endp [more...]
The diaries of the exiled Russian Princess who found herself at the centre of the plot of overthrow Adolf Hitler. She also describes the effects of the bombing of Berlin and the workings of the German Foreign Ministry. Complete with slipcase. Very light she [more...]
Curious volume describing Waugh's travels in Africa. Waugh ignores many of the obvious sights and politics and hones in on the oddities and idiosyncrasies of the people. With DJ. DJ has some rubbing and nibbles to extremities. Previous owner's name to ffep [more...]
Pleasing selection of writings from the fiery contrarian and pamphleteer William Cobbett. Many of these pieces are from his magazine, The Political Registrar and feature reproduction of the original illustrations of James Gillray. Complete with slip-case. C [more...]
