1688: A Global History
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John E. Wills
Binding: Hardback
Published: Granta, 2001
Condition:
Book: Good, ex-library
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: ex-library with stamps on spine and stickered on inside front cover; pages in good condition with some tanning to edges and spine; some rubbing of cloth cover and minor wear to dust cover; RFID tagged; water damage to back of cloth cover; RFID tagged
John E. Wills Jr.'s 1688: A Global History presents a comprehensive account of a pivotal year, illustrating how seemingly disparate events across continents were interconnected. This scholarly work chronicles the political upheavals, cultural shifts, and economic developments that shaped the late 17th century, from the Glorious Revolution in England to significant occurrences in Asia and the Americas. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of global interactions, offering a fresh perspective on a period often viewed through a Eurocentric lens. It argues for a re-evaluation of 1688 as a truly global turning point, detailing its lasting impact on the modern world.
Author: John E. Wills
Binding: Hardback
Published: Granta, 2001
Condition:
Book: Good, ex-library
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: ex-library with stamps on spine and stickered on inside front cover; pages in good condition with some tanning to edges and spine; some rubbing of cloth cover and minor wear to dust cover; RFID tagged; water damage to back of cloth cover; RFID tagged
John E. Wills Jr.'s 1688: A Global History presents a comprehensive account of a pivotal year, illustrating how seemingly disparate events across continents were interconnected. This scholarly work chronicles the political upheavals, cultural shifts, and economic developments that shaped the late 17th century, from the Glorious Revolution in England to significant occurrences in Asia and the Americas. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of global interactions, offering a fresh perspective on a period often viewed through a Eurocentric lens. It argues for a re-evaluation of 1688 as a truly global turning point, detailing its lasting impact on the modern world.