Spence jd (23 résultats)

Hardback. Etat : Fair. Whether read for its powerful account of the largest uprising in human history, or for its foreshadowing of the terrible convulsions suffered by twentieth-century China, or for the narrative power of a great historian at his best, God's Chinese Son must be read. At the center of this history of China's Taiping rebellion (1845-64) stands Hong Xiuquan, a failed student of Confucian doctrine who ascends to heaven in a dream and meets his heavenly family: God, Mary, and his older brother, Jesus. He returns to earth charged to eradicate the demon-devils, the alien Manchu rulers of China. His success carries him and his followers to the heavenly capital at Nanjing, where they rule a large part of south China for more than a decade. Their decline and fall, wrought by internal division and the unrelenting military pressures of the Manchus and the Western powers, carry them to a hell on earth. Twenty million Chinese are left dead.…

Hardback. Etat : Fair. Whether read for its powerful account of the largest uprising in human history, or for its foreshadowing of the terrible convulsions suffered by twentieth-century China, or for the narrative power of a great historian at his best, God's Chinese Son must be read. At the center of this history of China's Taiping rebellion (1845-64) stands Hong Xiuquan, a failed student of Confucian doctrine who ascends to heaven in a dream and meets his heavenly family: God, Mary, and his older brother, Jesus. He returns to earth charged to eradicate the demon-devils, the alien Manchu rulers of China. His success carries him and his followers to the heavenly capital at Nanjing, where they rule a large part of south China for more than a decade. Their decline and fall, wrought by internal division and the unrelenting military pressures of the Manchus and the Western powers, carry them to a hell on earth. Twenty million Chinese are left dead.…

Hardback. Etat : Good. Whether read for its powerful account of the largest uprising in human history, or for its foreshadowing of the terrible convulsions suffered by twentieth-century China, or for the narrative power of a great historian at his best, God's Chinese Son must be read. At the center of this history of China's Taiping rebellion (1845-64) stands Hong Xiuquan, a failed student of Confucian doctrine who ascends to heaven in a dream and meets his heavenly family: God, Mary, and his older brother, Jesus. He returns to earth charged to eradicate the demon-devils, the alien Manchu rulers of China. His success carries him and his followers to the heavenly capital at Nanjing, where they rule a large part of south China for more than a decade. Their decline and fall, wrought by internal division and the unrelenting military pressures of the Manchus and the Western powers, carry them to a hell on earth. Twenty million Chinese are left dead.…

Etat : Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,200grams, ISBN:014005121X.

Etat : Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1300grams, ISBN:9780393973518. …

Etat : Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9780571141180.…

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Etat : Muy bien.

Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,900grams, ISBN:0571118682. …

Etat : Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:0140062793.

Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780071762359.

Etat : Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1300grams, ISBN:9780393973518. …

Etat : Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,4650grams, ISBN:0091152305.…

2641 S. OPbd. - Gutes Expl. 1.

Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN.

Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:0297775170. …

Etat : Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:0224009400. …

Paged as [4], 1-286, [2], 287-553. Hardcover: H 22.5cm x L 14cm. Conteporary quarter learther binding; slight chipping at spine head; spine decorated with somehwat muted gilt lettering within red title label; marbled paper boards with worn leather corners. Speckled edges with darkened top edge. Foxing and toning to leaves. Binding stressed between pages 270-271 but otherwise firm. Selected titles within June 1822 issue - "Memoirs from 1754 to 1758" by James Earl Waldegrave; "Memoirs of the Last Ten Years of the Reign of George II" by Horace Walpole; "Reflections on the State of Ireland in the Nineteenth Century; "An Introduction to Entomology, or Elements of the Natural History of Insects" by William Kirby and William Spence; "Napoleon in Exile, or a Voice from St. Helena. The Opinions of Reflections of Napoleon on the most Important Events of his Life and Government, in his own Words" by Barry E. O'Meara; "The Fortunes of Nigel" by the Author of Waverly, Kenilworth, &c. [Sir Walter Scott]; "Sketches of Upper Canada, Domestic, Local, and Characteristic: To which are added, Practical Details for the Information of Emigrants of every Class; and some Recollections of the United States of America" by John Howison; "Europe and America, in 1821; with an Examination of the Plan laid before the Spanish Cortes, for the Recognition of the Independence of South America." Translated from the French of the Abbe de Pradt, by J.D. Williams. Selected titles within November 1822 issue - " Switzerland, or a journal of a tour and residence in that country in the Years 1817, 1818, and 1819 . . ." by L. Simond; "An Account of the Varioloid Epidemic which has lately prevailed in Edinburgh, and other Parts of Scotland . . ." by John Thomson, M.D.; "Historical Sketch of the Opinions entertained by Medical Men respecting the Varieties and the Secondary Occurrence of Small-Pox; with Observations on the Nature and Extent of the Security afforded by Vaccination against Attacks of that Disease . . ." by John Thompson, M.D.; "Bracebridge Hall; or, The Humorists" by Geoffrey Crayon [Washington Irving]; "Memorials of a Tour on the Continent" by William Wordsworth; etc. …

13077 SPENCE J. D. 1974 EMPEROR OF CHINA SELF PORTRAIT OF KANG -HIS. 218PP. ILLUSTRATED. HARD COVER WITH A DUST JACKET. SECOND PRINTING NEAR FINE CONDITON. (BS-327).

Tapa blanda. Etat : New. SPENCE, J. D.: LA PREGUNTA DE HU. 978-84-370-7372-9, UNIV. DE VALENCIA, 2009. Nuevo 282 gr. Libro.

Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN. …

Hardback. Etat : nrFine. VG DW. 1st Edition. Small dates written top left of rear endpaper. Book is in nearly fine condition with only slightest signs of wear and/or age. Dustwrapper/dustjacket is in very good condition with minor signs of wear and/or age.DW £6.95 net.

XVI, 300 S. OPp. Sprache: Englisch.