Editore: Random House UK, 2011
ISBN 10: 1847921604 ISBN 13: 9781847921604
Da: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.
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Editore: Vintage Books
ISBN 10: 0099540495 ISBN 13: 9780099540496
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.55.
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Editore: London : The Bodley Head, 2011
Da: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; viii, 229 p., [6] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 22 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; What is England? -- England and the imagination -- Gloriana -- This blessed plot -- The rural idyll -- England redefined? Summary; What does it mean to be English? For centuries, Englishness was synonymous with Britishness, informed first by the political dominance of the English monarchs over the British Isles - reaching its apogee in the rule of Elizabeth I - and later by the island's imperial might and expansion. But alongside that tradition, reaching back to medieval times, there has also been a vision of England as the rural arcadia celebrated by painters and poets. While the mythology of empire lingers on in the national psyche, Roy Strong argues that it is the rural tradition - combining aestheticism, pastoralism and patriotism - that offers an answer to the present crisis of English identity. National identity essentially resides in the mind: evolving over time it is inevitably selective in how it epitomizes the ideals and aspirations of a people. In this searching and deeply passionate book, Roy Strong reveals an iconography of England rooted in the cultural imagination. Rather than simply depicting reality, art and literature have often ennobled - and immortalised - reality in a way that has directly affected how we see ourselves. Today we view Suffolk through the eyes of Constable, the Lake District comes to life in the poetry of Wordsworth, and the country house seems to emerge from the novels of Evelyn Waugh. Free from nationalism, chauvinism and political bias, Roy Strong offers a vision of England that is inclusive and relevant for everybody living in the country today - an appreciation of the beauty of the English countryside, a love of nature and gardening, and a celebration of the dramas of Shakespeare, the paintings of Turner and the music of Elgar. Subjects; National characteristics, English. England - Civilization. England - Social life and customs. Social & cultural history ; British & Irish history. 1 Kg.
Editore: London : The Bodley Head, 2011
Da: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlanda
Prima edizione
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; viii, 229 p., [6] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 22 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; What is England? -- England and the imagination -- Gloriana -- This blessed plot -- The rural idyll -- England redefined? Summary; What does it mean to be English? For centuries, Englishness was synonymous with Britishness, informed first by the political dominance of the English monarchs over the British Isles - reaching its apogee in the rule of Elizabeth I - and later by the island's imperial might and expansion. But alongside that tradition, reaching back to medieval times, there has also been a vision of England as the rural arcadia celebrated by painters and poets. While the mythology of empire lingers on in the national psyche, Roy Strong argues that it is the rural tradition - combining aestheticism, pastoralism and patriotism - that offers an answer to the present crisis of English identity. National identity essentially resides in the mind: evolving over time it is inevitably selective in how it epitomizes the ideals and aspirations of a people. In this searching and deeply passionate book, Roy Strong reveals an iconography of England rooted in the cultural imagination. Rather than simply depicting reality, art and literature have often ennobled - and immortalised - reality in a way that has directly affected how we see ourselves. Today we view Suffolk through the eyes of Constable, the Lake District comes to life in the poetry of Wordsworth, and the country house seems to emerge from the novels of Evelyn Waugh. Free from nationalism, chauvinism and political bias, Roy Strong offers a vision of England that is inclusive and relevant for everybody living in the country today - an appreciation of the beauty of the English countryside, a love of nature and gardening, and a celebration of the dramas of Shakespeare, the paintings of Turner and the music of Elgar. Subjects; National characteristics, English. England - Civilization. England - Social life and customs. Social & cultural history ; British & Irish history. 1 Kg.
Da: Cameron House Books, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. The Bodley Head 2011 211 x 152mm, black cloth, spine lettered & blocked in silver, pp.viii, 230, 8pp plates in colour, illustrations in text, black endpapers. Fine copy. Fine unclipped pictorial dustwrapper, illustration by Paul Catherall.
Editore: THE BODLEY HEAD, LONDON, 2011
Da: Happyfish Books, Meopham, KENT, Regno Unito
Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. *PROOF* THE BOOK IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. THE PAGES ARE GENERALLY CLEAN AND CREASE FREE. THIS IS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF AN INTERESTING BOOK.
Editore: Published by The Bodley Head, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition . 2011., 2011
Da: Little Stour Books PBFA Member, Canterbury, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: PBFA
Prima edizione
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards illustrated by Paul Catherall. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains [viii], 229 pp with monochrome illustrations and colour plates. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £17.99. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781847921604 ENGLISH HISTORY.
2011 1ST FINE /FINE.
2011 1ST FINE /FINE.
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. Black cloth with gilt titles.No inscriptions. Jacket is unclipped, small scuff to lower spine else very good. B & W and colour illustrations.A very nice copy.
Editore: Bodley Head, London, 2011
ISBN 10: 1847921604 ISBN 13: 9781847921604
Da: M & P BOOKS PBFA MEMBER, Buxton, Derbyshire, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: PBFA
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. Tight Firm Clean Copy - First Edition First Printing With All Numbers 1 Through To 10 - No Signatures, Inscriptions Or Notations Discovered. Illustrated. Blue Cloth Hard Cover With White Titles On Spine - No Visible Wear. Unclipped Jacket With No Visible Wear But Has Traces Of Old Sticker Covering Isbn No On Its Rear.
Editore: The Bodley Head, 2011
Da: Collectors Bookstore, Antwerpen, Belgio
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Visions of England Special Collection by Roy Strong. Published by The Bodley Head in 2011. Hardcover. In this searching and deeply passionate book, Strong reveals an iconography of England rooted in the cultural imagination. Collectible item in very fine condition.
Editore: THE BODLEY HEAD, LONDON, 2011
Da: Bishops Green Books, Newbury, BERKS, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Black coloured, hardback book, comes with nice, clean dust jacket. Signed by the author on title page and comes with a written postcard that has an image of the author on one side of the postcode. This superb book is in great condition, normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. 229 pages, all intact and nice tight binding. All pages, text and illustrations are in super good, clean, readable order. Free from nationalism, chauvinism and political bias, Roy Strong offers a vision of England that is inclusive and relevant for everybody living in the country today - an appreciation of the beauty of the English countryside, a love of nature and gardening, and a celebration of the dramas of Shakespeare, the paintings of Turner and the music of Elgar. A wonderful book, well written by a prolific author, broadcaster and consultant.