eclectic magazine (8 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: VG. 4pp extract, printed in double columns, salvaged from a damaged issue of Eclectic Magazine, Volume LI, No. 2, February, 1861. Housed in protective mylar report cover. Very scarce.

Three-Quarter Leather. Condizione: Poor. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 726pp. Most of spine is missing. Some pages are heavily stained and foxed. Edges are heavily rubbed. Tips are heavily bumped and rubbed. Marbled boards have scuffs and scratches. Threaded binding is solid! Text is clean and unmarked. First Edition. Three-Quarter Leather. Poor/No Dust Jacket.

Hardback. Condizione: Good Condition.

Condizione: Good Condition.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating world of church bells, from their origins and historical significance to their musical and artistic contributions. The author delves into the intricate relationship between bells and the saints, revealing the rich symbolism and cultural traditions associated with these resonating instruments. The book also examines the scientific principles behind bell-making, explaining how the shape, weight, and composition of a bell affect its unique sound. Through detailed research and engaging storytelling, the author illuminates the enduring legacy of bells as both practical tools and objects of artistic and historical value, shedding light on their integral role in faith, music, and architecture throughout history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a rare and exclusive glimpse into the marriage negotiations between Napoleon I and Marie-Louise, Archduchess of Austria, offering a behind-the-scenes look at an event that shaped European history. Based on Cardinal Consalvi's private memoirs, it unravels the intricate web of diplomacy, personal ambition, and religious tension surrounding this union. The author delves into the complexities of Napoleon's desire for legitimacy and the Catholic Church's concerns about the validity of his previous marriage to Josephine. Through detailed accounts and insightful analysis, this book provides a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in both ecclesiastical and political history, shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals and institutions amidst the clash of empires and the evolution of religious thought. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardback. Condizione: Good Condition. Several pages have margin stains. Tightly bound in attractive green cloth.

Condizione: Very Good Condition.