Editore: The History Press Ltd, United Kingdom, Stroud, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Infamous as the ultimate ladies' man, Giacomo Casanova was ecclesiastic, writer, soldier, spy and diplomat, but above all remains, after two hundred years, the archetypal elegant libertine. This book traces his life, with a vibrant insight into each of his escapades, illustrated with confessions from his memoirs. The first popular biography on the subject by an English writer for many years, it is packed with tales of sex, scandal, imprisonment, drama and love. The main source for any Casanova biography is his own 12-volume autobiographical memoirs, an unrivalled contemporary source used by Derek Parker to follow his life. Born in Venice, the son of an actor, he was expelled from the seminary of St Cyprian for scandalous conduct, with 'the pretty Bettina' who fifty years later, old and penniless, was to die in his arms. It was the the first of his many affairs. He entered service to a Roman Catholic cardinal as secretary; such was his charm that he received many unsolicited testimonials - when he preached at the Conformity Church, the collection bag contained not only money but a number of billets doux. Later, high drama ensues, such as the excitement of Casanova's rooftop escape from prison in Venice, and the disaster of his sermon on temperance, preaching at the pulpit in a state of utter drunkenness. The story of Casanova's life is compelling. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: The History Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: cornacres, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Like new, hardback with dj, clean pages, Casanova, by Derek Parker, pub. The History Press, 2002.
Editore: History Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.35.
Editore: Sutton Publishing Ltd 01/01/2002, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Regno Unito
Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
Editore: The History Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
Editore: Sutton Publishing Ltd 01/01/2002, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: Bahamut Media, Reading, Regno Unito
Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.
Editore: Sutton, Gloucester, UK, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: Blue Awning Books, Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: DJ: Very Good. 277 pp. 6 1/4 x 9 1/2. Black cloth covered boards, stamped in gold on spine. Black and green dj. No damage or markings noted.
Editore: Sutton Publishing, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: Pendleburys - the bookshop in the hills, Llanwrda, Regno Unito
hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. hardback, black cloth lettered gilt to spine, top edge and fore-edge lightly yellowed o/w very good in a very good dust wrapper, 276pp, ISBN:075092666X.
Editore: Sutton Publishing, Stroud, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: PsychoBabel & Skoob Books, Didcot, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover; first edition; unclipped dust jacket. Page block and edges of pages lightly tanned and with a few faint marks, otherwise like new condition. AD. Used.
Editore: Sutton Publishing, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Condizione: Used - Very Good. 2002. Hardcover. Very Good.
Editore: Sutton Publishing Ltd, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: The Guru Bookshop, Hereford, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. FIRST EDITION with shelf worn dust jacket plus owners name and/or signature - will send out 1st class post within 12 hours of receipt of order.
Editore: Sutton Publishing Ltd, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, Regno Unito
hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.
Editore: The History Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: Kloof Booksellers & Scientia Verlag, Amsterdam, Paesi Bassi
Condizione: very good. Sutton, 2002. Hardcover. Dustjacket. x,276,[1] pp. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9780750926669. Keywords : HISTORY,
Editore: Sutton Publishing, Stroud, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: Attic Books, Cheltenham, GLOS, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
Publisher's Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. - 240 mm. Cloth hardcover, gilt titling to spine. Illustrated. Monochrome photographic plates. Pp. viii, 277, 8. Light wear to DJ. Clean bright copy. Overall, VG / VG.
Editore: The History Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 075092666X ISBN 13: 9780750926669
Da: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap! Looks like an interesting title!.