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The Golden Century Of Italian Opera: From Rossini To Puccini
$25.00 AUD
Edition: First editionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis authoritative volume chronicles the vibrant evolution of Italian opera during its most celebrated era, spanning from the...
Taming The Jungle: The Men Who Made British Malaya
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis historical account, Taming The Jungle: The Men Who Made British Malaya, chronicles the intricate and often challenging efforts of...
Madrid and the Prado
$30.00 AUD
For Madrid the Prado is without a doubt what the Louvre is for Paris and the Uffizi for Florence. A guidebook to this museum with a knowledgeable commentary is therefore...
Caesar And Christ: A History Of Roman Civilization And Of Christianity From Their Beginnings To A.D. 325
$60.00 AUD
Edition: 2nd pr.,Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Fold-out map intact. This monumental historical work chronicles the tumultuous era of...
Ireland: The Emerald Isle
$15.00 AUD
This beautifully illustrated book portrays Ireland at the beginning of the twentieth century. The pictures are the work of artist, Francis S Walker. Walkers captures the indomitable Irish spirit in...
Lost Civilization Viking
The book titled Lost Civilization Viking by the author Unknown. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.
The Spendthrifts
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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded spine. A compelling work of Spanish realism, The Spendthrifts chronicles the intertwined fates of a family grappling...
The Sound of Utopia: Musicians in the Time of Stalin
When Stalin came to power, making music in Russia became dangerous. Composers now had to create work that served the socialist state, and all artistic production was scrutinized for potential...
Monumenta
A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST NEW DEBUT Olga Pavic's house has been requisitioned. The council will bulldoze it. Her home will become a monument to a massacre. But Olga cannot ascertain...
A History of Soviet Civilization
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The book titled A History of Soviet Civilization by the author Andrei Sinyavsky. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.
Historical Agency and the 'Great Man' in Classical Greece
The 'great man' of later Greek historical thought is the long product of traceable changes in ancient ideas about the meaning and impact of an individual life. At least as...
Images of Spain
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The book titled Images of Spain by the author Xan Fielding. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
From one of the most distinguished historians of our time comes the definitive portrait of the six remarkable women who shared the throne — and the turbulent fortunes — of...
Under a Metal Sky: A Journey Through Minerals, Greed and Wonder
The discovery of minerals beneath our feet has transformed our species. Ochre first prompted humans to express themselves in art; tin and copper helped instigate the Bronze Age and later...
Surviving Vesuvius: A Lucky Escape From the Tragic Fate of Ancient
This narrative non-fiction book brings to life the powerful story of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii, based on the first-hand account of Pliny the Younger....
Italian Journey: 1786-1788
$80.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Slipcase: WornPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Worn slipcase with minor bruise.Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Italian Journey chronicles his transformative two-year sojourn through Italy, a period...
Living in Provence
Nestled in the south of France, bordering the Mediterranean sea, is a magical region of the world renowned for its lavender fields, fine cuisine, golden sun, and dreamy landscapes. We...
Fighting for the Faith: the Many Fronts of Crusade and Jihad
Fighting between Christians and Muslims in the medieval period is often seen in the narrow context of the battle for the Holy Land. Other points of conflict tend to be...
Monumenta
A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST NEW DEBUT Olga Pavic's house has been requisitioned. The council will bulldoze it. Her home will become a monument to a massacre. But Olga cannot ascertain...
Timless Places - Provence
There are special places in the world that possess a unique ambience -- cities that glow with timeless grandeur, landscapes whose features change with the seasons yet remain eternally beautiful....
The Hunt for Moore's Gold: Investigating the Loss of the British Amy's
History abounds with unresolved puzzles and unanswered questions, none more so than that of the loss of the British Army's military chest during the retreat to Corunna in 1809. Sir...
England And Italy 1859–60
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Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsThis historical account, England And Italy 1859-60, chronicles the intricate diplomatic and...
Mussolini
$30.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsThis authoritative biography, Mussolini, chronicles the tumultuous life and political career of Italy's fascist dictator. It...
Volume 1 Of Russia And The South Pacific, 1696-1840: The Russians And Australia
$35.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis comprehensive historical account, Volume One Of Russia And The South Pacific 1696-1840: The Russians And Australia, chronicles the often-overlooked...
Studies In The English Reformation
$50.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Yellowed spine. Mild bumping on spine and corners. Binding...
Before Civilization: The Radiocarbon Revolution And Prehistoric Europe
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Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Name penned on front pastedown and small inscription on copyright page. This seminal work, Before Civilization: The Radiocarbon...
Competing Visions: Architecture, Innovation And Social Imagination In Central European Architecture, 1867-1918
$40.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis academic work chronicles the vibrant architectural landscape of Central Europe between 1867 and 1918, a period marked by profound...
Late Roman Painting: A Study Of Pictorial Records To 500 Ad
$35.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis scholarly volume, Late Roman Painting, presents a comprehensive art historical analysis of a pivotal period in ancient art. It...
Gothic Sculpture In France: 1140-1270
$50.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Moderate glue stains on endpapers, otherwise internally sound. Gothic Sculpture In France: 1140-1270 presents a comprehensive art historical...
European Vision And The South Pacific 1768-1850: A Study In The History Of Art And Ideas
$40.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsA compelling academic study, this volume meticulously chronicles the evolving European perception of...
Microcosm
The story of Central Europe is anything but simple- as a result of invasions and resettlements, the people of Central Europe have witnessed a profusion of languages, cultures, religions and...
Christopher Columbus
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis compelling biography, Cristo: Colombo: Christopher Columbus, chronicles the life and voyages of the famed explorer, presenting a nuanced portrait...
Pax Britannica Trilogy
$90.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Slipcase: GoodPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: 3 volumes. Heaven's Command: An Imperial Progress; Pax Britannica; Farewell the Trumpets. James Morris constructs a magnificent historical trilogy...
Family Style: Elegant Everyday Recipes Inspired by Home and Heritage
From culinary creator, lifestyle expert, and award-winning fashion designer Peter Som, a stunning cookbook of 100 recipes with unique and creative flavor combinations, paying homage to his identity, heritage, and...
From Signs To Design: Environmental Process And Reform In Early Renaissance Rome
$50.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis academic work presents a meticulous examination of urban development and environmental transformation in early Renaissance Rome. Charles Burroughs chronicles...
20Th Eventful Century: The War To End Wars: 1914-18
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: Good Markings: No markings20Th Eventful Century: The War To End Wars: 1914-18 presents a comprehensive historical account of...
Plus Ca Change: The Story of French-from Charlemagne to the Cirque Du
'Plus Ca Change', like any good story, tells of spectacular failures and unexpected success. This is the story of the French language - second only to English for the number...
Breaking the Rules: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics (A Cookbook)
A bold, fun, and daring collection of recipes that break the rules of Italian cooking from Top Chef and Food Network star Joe Sasto. It's time to ditch the same...
From Plato to NATO: The Idea of the West and Its Opponents
Analyzing European civilization's legacy from its inception, the text assesses historical accounts of the West and argues that while often attacked as a cover for exploitation, its legitimacy/unity appears to...
Modern Britain 1900-1960: Masterworks From Australian And New Zealand Collections
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling volume chronicles the artistic and cultural landscape of Britain between 1900 and 1960, presenting a curated selection of...
The Betterment Of Man: A Rational History Of Western Civilization
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Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed Markings: No markings'The Betterment Of Man: A Rational History Of Western Civilization presents a comprehensive account of the...
World War I
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Edition: repr.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsThis historical account, World War I, chronicles the devastating global conflict that reshaped the 20th...
They Shall Not Pass: The British Battalion at Jarama - The Spanish
In 1937 a group of idealistic British volunteers sailed from England to fight the dark threat of dictatorship in Spain. In the olive groves of Jarama, near Madrid, they achieved...
Tangled Roots
An old soldier carves a croft out of the Finnish forest and calls it home, but try as he might to tame the land, its wild magic endures. For centuries...
Tangled Roots
An old soldier carves a croft out of the Finnish forest and calls it home, but try as he might to tame the land, its wild magic endures. For centuries...
Monumenta
A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST NEW DEBUT Olga Pavic's house has been requisitioned. The council will bulldoze it. Her home will become a monument to a massacre. But Olga cannot ascertain...
Elves and Fairies: A Short History of the Otherworld
An enchanting history of the otherworld of elves and fairies, from the nature spirits of Iceland and Ireland to Avalon and Middle Earth Originating in Norse and Celtic mythologies, elves...