2017, ISBN: 9780571106455

Hardcover

ISBN:9781316506639Cambridge University Press, 01 January 2017Paperback 754 PAGESThis is the second edition of English Literature in Context, a popular textbook which provides an essential… More...

ISBN:9781316506639Cambridge University Press, 01 January 2017Paperback 754 PAGESThis is the second edition of English Literature in Context, a popular textbook which provides an essential resource and reference tool for all English literature students. Designed to accompany students throughout their degree course, it offers a detailed narrative survey of the diverse historical and cultural contexts that have shaped the development of English literature, from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day. Carefully structured for undergraduate use, the eight chronological chapters are written by a team of expert contributors who are also highly experienced teachers. Each chapter includes a detailed chronology, contextual readings of selected literary texts, annotated suggestions for further reading, a rich range of illustrations and textboxes, and thorough historical and literary overviews. This second edition has been comprehensively revised, with a new chapter on postcolonial literature, a substantially expanded chapter on contemporary literature, and the addition of over two hundred new critical references. Online resources include textboxes, chapter samples, study questions, and chronologies., 0, Faber and Faber, London, 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Illustrated. Acknowledgements, preface by author, list of illustrations, chronological table 1788-1824, Napoleon's marshals in Spain and Portugal (and their titles) bibliography and index. Map of Spain and Portugal on page 10 and 11. The text is illustrated with eight pages of black and white contemporary illustrations between pages 96 and 97. Orange coloured boards with black coloured titles to the back strip. Illustrated dustwrapper (wraparound) with orange and black coloured titles to the front panel and white and yellow coloured titles to the back strip. The war on the Iberian Peninsula in the late 18th and early 19th century was three-pronged: – the French invaders, the invaded – Spain and Portugal and the English who defeated (mostly) the invader. But, though most English accounts see the conflict as a series of battles between the French and the English it was a war of independence for the Spanish and Portuguese which had far reaching repercussions outside of the Peninsula; " ... notably the liberation of South America from foreign domination. Drawing upon contemporary documents and eyewitness accounts, Jan Reid's book sets the conflict in its wider historical context and pay special attention to the activities of the gorillas – who stay-to-day attacks on invader inflicted a terrible toll on the French and it is much to achieve ultimate victory as the more spectacular victories of Wellington." – from the front fold over panel blurb. Softening to the back strip edges with bumping of the book corners. Age toning of the text block edges and pages. There has been a stain to the lower third of the front text edge which has led to the lower right-hand corner of the pages – particularly from page 94 through to 97. Rubbing of the dustwrapper edges and panels with fading to the left hand edge of the front panel and right hand edge of the rear panel. Rubbing to the dustwrapper with a few marks to the verso. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [5], 6 - 256 pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Military & Warfare; Spain / Portugal; 19th century; History. ISBN: 0571106455. ISBN/EAN: 9780571106455. Inventory No: 0289089. . 9780571106455, Faber and Faber, 1977, 2.75<

2004, ISBN: 9780571106455

Hardcover

Mark Batty Publisher, New York, Mark Batty Publisher, New York. 2004, 192pp. Illustrated. Hardcover with dustjacket. 29 x 20 cm. In very good condition. The look, feel and presentation o… More...

Mark Batty Publisher, New York, Mark Batty Publisher, New York. 2004, 192pp. Illustrated. Hardcover with dustjacket. 29 x 20 cm. In very good condition. The look, feel and presentation of information in newspapers has changed enormously over the last 15 years. This book takes examples from around the world and analyses them in depth. Structure, layout, use of illustration and typography are all reviewed. In addition there is commentary on the effect and use of software and hardware technologies. The individual examples are compared, contrasted and put into historical and contemporary context. ISBN: 9780972424035, Mark Batty Publisher, New York, Mark Batty Publisher, New York, 0, Rizzoli, 1990. Paperback. Very Good. Unmarked text. Illustrated in color and black-and-white. This book examines the work of women architects from twenty countries, discussing their achievements in all aspects of architecture, as well as the national context within which each architect works. Architects include Diana Agrest, Joanlin Au, Denise Scott Brown, Merrill Elam, Eva Jiricna, Eve Laron, Diana Lee-Smith, Beverly Willis, and others. Bibliography. 144p. Measures 9x9.5 inches, Rizzoli, 1990, 3, Faber and Faber, London, 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Illustrated. Acknowledgements, preface by author, list of illustrations, chronological table 1788-1824, Napoleon's marshals in Spain and Portugal (and their titles) bibliography and index. Map of Spain and Portugal on page 10 and 11. The text is illustrated with eight pages of black and white contemporary illustrations between pages 96 and 97. Orange coloured boards with black coloured titles to the back strip. Illustrated dustwrapper (wraparound) with orange and black coloured titles to the front panel and white and yellow coloured titles to the back strip. The war on the Iberian Peninsula in the late 18th and early 19th century was three-pronged: – the French invaders, the invaded – Spain and Portugal and the English who defeated (mostly) the invader. But, though most English accounts see the conflict as a series of battles between the French and the English it was a war of independence for the Spanish and Portuguese which had far reaching repercussions outside of the Peninsula; " ... notably the liberation of South America from foreign domination. Drawing upon contemporary documents and eyewitness accounts, Jan Reid's book sets the conflict in its wider historical context and pay special attention to the activities of the gorillas – who stay-to-day attacks on invader inflicted a terrible toll on the French and it is much to achieve ultimate victory as the more spectacular victories of Wellington." – from the front fold over panel blurb. Softening to the back strip edges with bumping of the book corners. Age toning of the text block edges and pages. There has been a stain to the lower third of the front text edge which has led to the lower right-hand corner of the pages – particularly from page 94 through to 97. Rubbing of the dustwrapper edges and panels with fading to the left hand edge of the front panel and right hand edge of the rear panel. Rubbing to the dustwrapper with a few marks to the verso. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [5], 6 - 256 pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Military & Warfare; Spain / Portugal; 19th century; History. ISBN: 0571106455. ISBN/EAN: 9780571106455. Inventory No: 0289089. . 9780571106455, Faber and Faber, 1977, 2.75<

1977, ISBN: 9780571106455

[PU: London, Faber & Faber Ltd. 1977], Original publisher's orange paper-covered boards, black title spine, pictorial dustjacket, 8vo: 256pp., illustrations, map, acknowledgements, chrono… More...

[PU: London, Faber & Faber Ltd. 1977], Original publisher's orange paper-covered boards, black title spine, pictorial dustjacket, 8vo: 256pp., illustrations, map, acknowledgements, chronological table, Napoleon's marchals in Spain and Portugal and their titles, bibliography, index. very fine copy., NL, [SC: 8.50], leichte Gebrauchsspuren, gewerbliches Angebot, Banküberweisung, PayPal, Klarna-Sofortüberweisung, Transporte marítimo internacional<