A Law Unto Themselves: Twelve Portraits
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
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A compelling work of biographical history, A Law Unto Themselves: Twelve Portraits chronicles the lives of a dozen extraordinary figures who defied convention and forged their own paths. This insightful collection presents a series of vivid character studies, illustrating how these individuals, through sheer force of will or unique vision, operated outside established norms. Parkinson, with his characteristic wit and keen observation, details the motivations and impacts of these self-made rule-makers. The narrative offers a fascinating look into the lives of those who truly became a law unto themselves, providing both entertainment and profound reflection on leadership and individuality.
Author: C. Northcote Parkinson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, JOHN MURRAY
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A compelling work of biographical history, A Law Unto Themselves: Twelve Portraits chronicles the lives of a dozen extraordinary figures who defied convention and forged their own paths. This insightful collection presents a series of vivid character studies, illustrating how these individuals, through sheer force of will or unique vision, operated outside established norms. Parkinson, with his characteristic wit and keen observation, details the motivations and impacts of these self-made rule-makers. The narrative offers a fascinating look into the lives of those who truly became a law unto themselves, providing both entertainment and profound reflection on leadership and individuality.