Smith william thucydides (65 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

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Condizione: New.

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Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: New. In English.

i-lvi, 1-344 pages. Hardcover: H 23.5cm x L 15.5cm. Contemporary dark brown cloth rubbed and stained; some fraying and bumping at spine ends and board corners; spine's gilt stamping still fairly bright; no exterior institutional marks. Pink endpapers; Giles College Library bookplate on front pastedown; no other institutional markings readily apparent upon a cursory perusal; large loss to front flyleaf; foxing/toning strongest on early leaves but with mostly light occurrences throughout; strong crease to lower fore-edge corner of pages 323-324; old pencil writing on rear free endpaper. Double-column text. Features: "Some Account of the Life and Writings of Dr. Smith, by the Rev. Thomas Crane of Chester" on pages v-viii; Preface on pages ix-xii; "Three Discourses" on pages xiii-lvi (contains: "I. One the Life of Thucydides;" "II. On his Qualifications as an Historian;" and "III. A Survey of the History."); plus Index at rear. Binding is firm. Giles College is a long defunct college in Giles County, Tennessee which operated from the 1850s to 1886 save for a temporarily closure during the Civil War years.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Dust Jacket. Binding rubbed at extremities, large (2 inch) section at top of backstrip missing and some other small tears and chipping to the spine. First endpaper has been excised, else contents sound and tight, marred only by some foxing on the frontispiece and title with some light foxing passim. Corners and lower edges worn. Fair to good but still sound.; Frontis, lvi, 344pp.; 344 pages.…

Green Cloth. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket as Published. The Family Classical Library (or English translations of the most valuable Greek and Latin classics). Volumes XXI and XXII only, LACKS XX. LACKS VOLUME I Volume II, xvi, 286pp, Volume III, xix, 263pp, foxing to edges and occasionally to pages, green cloth with black printing to spine and upper board, some stains, spines tanned, corners bumped. Size: 6.5 x 4.25 Inches. Classical Literature.…

Full-Leather. Condizione: Good. Full leather binding, the leather is rubbed on the spine, some spine edge cracking- mostly to the rear spine edge- the hinges are secure. The text is complete, tidy internally, light toning and marking. Original owners signature of John Smith 1810 at the top edge of the title page, signature of Professor John Carrington Spenser 1915-1978 on the endpaper. Pages; (2), 108, 404. Contains Books 1-4. With a large folding map of Ancient Greece (440 by 368mm incl margins).…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condizione: New.

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Gebunden. Condizione: New.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book concerns the life of Greek historian Thucydides, a direct witness to two decades of the Peloponnesian War. The author delves into what made Thucydides such a distinctive and important historian, particularly regarding his disruptions with his home of Athens and the impact it had on his writing. The work explores how Thucydides's lack of bias and independence created an invaluable historical resource, including an examination of his historical influences and methods, the themes present in his work, and the book's enduring significance as a foundational text in historiography. 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.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. …

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an analysis of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) as recounted by the historian Thucydides in his work, History of the Peloponnesian War. It explores Thucydides' qualifications and motivations for writing history, examines his work's organization, and provides a detailed overview of the first two books of the history. The author argues that Thucydides' work is a valuable and insightful account of the war, offering a unique perspective on the political and military events of the time. The book also discusses the historical context of the war, the strategies and tactics employed by both sides, and the impact of the war on Athens and Sparta. By analyzing Thucydides' methods and insights, the author sheds light on the nature of historical writing and the challenges of understanding the past. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive examination of Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, highlighting its enduring significance for our understanding of ancient Greece and the nature of war. 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.…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Leather bound. Condizione: Good. Two volumes. Corners show some modest wear and bumping, two inch crack at front bottom spine gutter, pages 37 to 53 of volume two are dogeared/wrinkled at upper right, quarter inch loss at top of spine, covers have various scuffs, spines rubbed a bit. otherwise set is very nice, clean and presentable, with supple leather, solid bindings, clean pages.…

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 350.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1759. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 50, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 50 50.…

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 296.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 388 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.87 inches. This item is printed on demand.