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Subtitle: 50 Events You Really Need to Know Author: Robin Cross Publisher: Quercus () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 208 Dimensions: 20.6 x 17.8 x 2 cm +++ by Robin Cross +++ Human history - from the empires of the ancient world to the superpowers of the 21st century - has been inextricably shaped by conflict and the weapons that have been used to wage it. The technologies that have produced advanced civilizations have also been harnessed to the grim business of warfare. This short history, stretching from the chariot to the Stuxnet virus which disabled Iran's nuclear enrichment program in , charts some of the most significant weapons, fortifications and tactics that have been developed in the last years.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: And the People Who Made Them  Author: Eric Chaline  Publisher: Zebra Press () ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 256 Dimensions: 22.5 x 17 x 1.8 cm +++ by Eric Chaline +++ History's Worst Predictions peels back the layers of history to expose the credulity and absurdity of humanity's prophetic utterances. Every aspect of human life - religion, politics, science, economy, culture and war - has provided material for the most far-fetched and inaccurate of predictions.  This beautifully illustrated, full-colour volume contains photographs and maps that bring each chapter to life, depicting the people and institutions responsible for some of the most infamous predictions in human history.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Lot of 19 Different Editions of The  History of the Second World War -  Vol.3 No.4, Vol.3 No.15, Number 75, Vol. 2 No.1, Vol.1, No.1, Vol.3 No.13, Vol.2 No.15, Vol.1 No.5, Vol.4 No.7, Number 49 -  Vol.1 No.1, Number 103, Vol.3 No.16, Vol.2 No.8,Vol.3 No.2,Vol.4 No.8, Vol.1 No.7, Vol 1 No.11, Vol.2 No 14,  as per photo                  

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days From Macaulay in the 19th century to Fukuyama in the late 20th, historians have often been lulled into thinking that things can only get better. Such belief in progress, argues leading political commentator Simon Heffer, may be typical of times of plenty, but it ignores a less palatable truth: that, since the beginnings of recorded history, the major events in international relations can be attributed to a single cause, the desire by rulers to assert or protect their power. Taking a panoramic view from the days of Thucydides up to the present, Heffer offers a fourfold analysis of the motive forces behind the pursuit of power: land, wealth, God and minds. If we understand these forces, he contends, we can more clearly understand why history is destined to repeat itself. Features Summary In this essay on power, leading political commentator Simon Heffer confronts the notion of history as progress. He argues that the desire to achieve or preserve power has always been... Author Simon Heffer Publisher Notting Hill Editions Release date Pages 160 ISBN ISBN

Author: Eric Midwinter Publisher: Kingswood Press () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good - The dust jacket has slight wear to cover edges and corners. Remainder marking on fore-edge. Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 256 Dimensions: 25.5 x 19.5 x 2.5 cm +++ by Eric Midwinter +++ The Illustrated History of County Cricket provides a genuine narrative history of the central institution of English first-class cricket. Eric Midwinter examines the origins, early development and modern history of English county cricket, relating each stage to the cultural and social values of the day.  The individual histories of the 17 first-class county sides are all covered, with details of famous matches and players.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Author: Simon Jenkins  Publisher: Profile Books () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 384 Dimensions: 25.3 x 17.7 x 3.4 cm +++ by Simon Jenkins +++ A Short History of England sheds light on all the key individuals and events in England's history, bringing them together in an enlightening account - from the Norman Conquest and Agincourt to Henry VIII, Victoria and the two world wars. With his usual flair and authority, Simon Jenkins shows how today's England came to be. A concise but comprehensive single volume, with more than a hundred colour illustrations, this beautiful, magisterial history will be the standard work for years to come.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Author: Hayward Kidson Publisher: Transvaal Cricket Board () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: As New Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 253  Dimensions: 29.9 x 21.4 x 2.1 cm +++ by Hayward Kidson +++ A fascinating and comprehensive account of the history of cricket in the Transvaal. "The history of Transvaal cricket is a romantic saga closely bound to the story of gold and the Witwatersrand... it is fitting and appropriate that we record the historic cricketing tapestry as it unfolded and at the same time take a look at the dusty, lusty and exciting origins of the mining camp on the Highveld of the old Transvaal which became Johannesburg and where the cricket infant grew to maturity."   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Author: Nigel Warburton Publisher: Yale University Press () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 260 Dimensions: 22 x 14.5 x 2.9 cm +++ by Nigel Warburton +++ Nigel Warburton guides us on a chronological tour of the major ideas in the history of philosophy. He provides interesting and often quirky stories of the lives and deaths of philosophers from Socrates, who chose to die by hemlock poisoning rather than live on without the freedom to think for himself, to Peter Singer, who asks the disquieting philosophical and ethical questions that haunt our own times. A Little History of Philosophy presents the grand sweep of humanity's search for philosophical understanding and invites all to join in the discussion.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Author: Simon Jenkins Publisher: Profile Books () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: As New Binding: Softcover Pages: 320 Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.8 x 2.1 cm +++ by Simon Jenkins +++ A Short History of England sheds light on all the key individuals and events in England's history, bringing them together in an enlightening account - from the Norman Conquest and Agincourt to Henry VIII, Victoria and the two world wars. With his usual flair and authority, Simon Jenkins shows how today's England came to be.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Author: David Smurthwaite  Publisher: Hamlyn () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 208 Dimensions: 28.5 x 24.8 x 2.1 cm +++ by David Smurthwaite +++ The Boer War pitted the might of the British Empire against Boers. This history describes the battles and implications of the war, militarily and on society, with the help of extracts from letters, journals, diaries, official reports and newspaper reports written by those who were affected by the conflict. The Hamlyn History sets the political, social and military scene, and provides summaries of the events and personalities who shaped the war.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Author: Albert Hourani Publisher: Faber and Faber () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 598 Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.6 x 4 cm +++ by Albert Hourani +++ Presents the definitive history of the Arab people from the seventh century, when the new religion of Islam began to spread from the Arabian Peninsula westwards, to the present day. This title includes events such as 9/11, the US invasion of Iraq and its bloody aftermath, the fall of the Mubarak and Ben Ali regimes in Egypt and Tunisia, and more.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: Discover the Remarkable Story of the World's Past  Authors: Anita Ganeri, Hazel Mary Martell and Brian Williams  Publisher: Parragon () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: As New Binding: Hardcover Pages: 224 Dimensions: 26.4 x 20.6 x 2.2 cm +++ by Anita Ganeri, Hazel Mary Martell and Brian Williams +++ The Children's World History Encyclopedia is a rich, visual representation of how life around the world has changed through the ages.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

From America to United States, The History of the Long-Range Merchant Shipping Programme of the United States Maritime Commission by L A Sawyer and W H Mitchell in 4 volumes 4 x softcover first editions, cover boards clean & bright, bindings asre tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions, a like new set. Postage within South Africa will be R40-00 Overseas buyers can contact us for a postal quote Abe #06854

Subtitle: Foundation Author: Peter Ackroyd Publisher: Pan Books () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 500 Dimensions: 19.5 x 13 x 3.5 cm +++ by Peter Ackroyd +++ In Foundation, the chronicler of London and of its river the Thames, takes us from the primeval forests of England's prehistory to the death, in , of the first Tudor kind, Henry VII. With his extraordinary skill for evoking time and place and his acute eye for the telling detail, Peter Ackroyd recounts the familiar story of warring kinds, of civil strife and foreign wars. But he also gives us a vivid sense of how our forebears really lived, bringing them to life in characteristically rich prose.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: Studies in South African Sociolinguistics Editor: Rajend Mesthrie  Publisher: David Philip () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good - Cover has some rubbing and edgewear Binding: Softcover Pages: 352 Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm +++ by Rajend Mesthrie +++ This work brings together a wide range of studies of major sociolinguistic issues as they concern the languages of South Africa. Written by specialists in their fields, the contributions deal with topics such as language contact, language loss, the formation of pidgins, creoles, and social dialects, and language policy and planning. Chiefly aimed at all students of linguistics and language.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

HISTORY OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR Complete collection as published in 1966/67 8 Volumes of 16 editions each 3585 pages in total Loads of interesting articles, facts, photos and more of the Second World War from all over the world A must have for anybody who wants to know anything with regards to WW2 and the influence it had on the world as a whole. OPEN TO ANY REASONABLE, SERIOUS AND REALISTIC OFFERS...

Subtitle: The Absolut Advertising Story Continues Author: Richard W. Lewis Publisher: Periplus Editions () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good - Some scuffing to front bottom cover edge Binding: Hardcover Softcover Pages: 267  Dimensions: 29 x 22.9 x 1.7 cm +++ by Richard W. Lewis +++ Written by Richard W. Lewis, the international Account Director of the legendary 25 year old Absolut Vodka campaign,  Absolut Sequel is the follow-up to the New York Times bestseller, Absolut Book. This companion volume provides a definitive illustrated history of the last ten years of one of the most successful ad campaigns in history. This is the ultimate collection of the last ten years of Absolut ads, many never seen before, including controversial advertising created but never used in print.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

We combine postage, so do look at our other items on offer. Postage prices outside of South African borders will differ. Please enquire before purchasing. Dispatched within 2 business days. Our books are protected with a removable plastic cover and sent with care. Condition: Good. Quarto. . Hard cover with dust cover; 352 pages. Good, clean condition. Tight binding.  Small marks & tears on Dust-Jacket. RUGS AND CARPETS OF THE WORLD is a complete guide to the major rug making areas of the world. Lavishly illustrated in colour and black and white, it discusses the history of the craft in all the major centres of production, gives an area by area account of all the main types, and also describes the carpet market, with hints on how to judge and buy. The chapters on Oriental and African rugs cover the history of these finest of floor and wall decorations, including accounts of the finest classic carpets of the Safavid period in Persia and a history of the many different types over the past 100 years. In the European chapters Isabelle Anscombe examines the development of the European carpet industry from its beginnings in Moorish Spain to the highly sophisticated French Aubusson and Savonnerie carpets and modern carpet production in England and Scandinavia. In addition to describing the beautiful traditional rugs and blankets of the great weavers of the Navajo tribe in the United States, the American chapters also examine in detail the early rugs of the 19th century in the United States.     Bibliographic information Title Rugs & Carpets of the World Editor Ian Bennett Edition 2nd ed, reprint, Hardback Publisher Ferndale Editions, ISBN , Length 352 pages

Subtitle: Fascinating Facts, Stories, Poems, Diagrams, and Jokes Plucked from Science and its History Author: Simon Flynn Publisher: Icon Books () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: As New Binding: Hardcover Pages: 224 Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.4 x 2.5 cm +++ by Simon Flynn +++ The Science Magpie is a compelling collection of scientific curiosities in the style of Schott's Original Miscellany. It is full of quirky, interesting scientific facts and anecdotes from across science and its history.  Expand your knowledge as you view the history of the Earth on the face of a clock, tremble at the power of the Richter scale and learn how to measure the speed of light in your kitchen. Skip through time with Darwin's note on the pros and cons of marriage, take part in an Cambridge exam, meet the African schoolboy with a scientific puzzle named after him and much more. A wonderful selection of fascinating Science trivia.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: 200 Years of Flying for Fun Author: Alastair Goodrum  Publisher: The History Press () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 285 Dimensions: 24.8 x 17.2 x 1.7 cm +++ by Alastair Goodrum +++ Since time immemorial ordinary people have flocked to gaze upon daring feats in the hope of witnessing some death-defying or even death-inducing act. Aeronautics was turned into a public spectacle and exploited financially from its very beginnng. Alastair Goodrum presents the history of recreational flying in the East Midlands and demonstrates that the region is truly representative of the progress of general aviation in this country over two centuries. It covers the history of balloons for shows and sports, the pre-First World War period, and women aviators.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: An Informal Guide to the History of South Africa Author: Wendy Watson Foreword: Archbishop Desmond Tutu Edition: Trade Paperback ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Condition: Fine Binding: Softcover Pages: 160 Dimensions: 21 x 14.8 x 1 cm +++ by Wendy Watson +++ Brick by Brick is a concise, layman's history of South Africa; An articulate, fast paced, wide sweep across South Africa's contested history. The information has been placed against a timeline with each year's main events summarized clearly and simply. Fact panels highlight particular events or individuals. The structure will enable readers to easily find information - a handy, useful reference.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

TITLE........................: BRITISH EAST AFRICA OR IBEA SUBTITLE..................: AUTHOR...................: P.L. McDERMOTT PUBLISHER...............:CHAPMAN & HALL Ltd., LONDON DATE & EDITION.......:st COVER SIZE (mm)....: 137 x 227 CONDITION...............: DUST JACKET...........: no COVERS.....................: olive cloth covered boards with gilt title and IBEA Co. device, light age soiling with wear to edges, corners bumped SPINE.........................: with title, wear to extremities, & area of damage where library number has been removed, sunned END & FLY PAPERS.: black, good, split PAGES.......................: 382pp including index, generally bright & clean BINDING....................: loosening, covers and fly split, o/w fairly tight PLATES & MAPS.......: fold out map INSCRIPTIONS..........: Label for ?ROSEBERY, 10 DOWNING STREET? SYNOPSIS, BLURB...: A wonderful title being the history of the formation and operation of the IMPERIAL BRITISH EAST AFRICA COMPANY until . This volume was in the library of Lord Rosebury whilst he was Prime Minister of Great Britain. Rosebery was a pivotal figure in the formation of the IBEA Co and a firm supporter. Indeed, without his input it is doubtful the company would have become manifest upon the ground in East Africa. A good copy of the first edition of a very scarce title of only two editions (also ). An ambitious and short lived project, the IBEA Co kick started European government, trade and settlement in Kenya. The IBEA Co was wound up in and the administration assumed by Imperial government. A good copy of the first edition of a very scarce title of only two editions (also ). Unique in having been within the library of so pivotal and important a personage as Lord Rosebery. It was later within another library, the labels and marks of which have been sadly (and badly) removed leaving the ghost of the impression of a hand stamp and m/s entries inside the front fly.                      

Subtitle: A Personal History of the Crisis in South Africa Author: Tony Heard Foreword:  Desmond Tutu Publisher: Ravan Press () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 275 Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 2.2 cm +++ by Tony Heard +++ A white South African born into the system of ever-stricter racial divisions, Tony Heard became increasingly aware of the injustice, suffering and contradictions in his native land. The Cape of Storms is his highly personal account of the National Party's rise to power and the human and political consequences of South Africa's recent history.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: A History of the Xhosa People in the Days of their Independence Author: Jeff Peires Publisher: Jonathan Ball () Binding: Paperback ISBN-13: Condition: As New Pages: 314 Dimensions: cm +++ by Jeff Peires +++ The House of Phalo, first published in , was the first history of the Xhosa to draw fully on oral and written sources. It begins with the foundation of the Xhosa kingdom by Tshawe and his followers, and takes the reader through the dramatic events which shaped Xhosa thinking: King Gcaleka’s initiation as a traditional doctor; the rivalry of chiefs Ngqika and Ndlambe for the beautiful Thuthula; the dramatic confrontation between the two great visionaries: Ntiskana, the prophet of peace, and Nxele Makhanda, the prophet of war.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: 50 Celebrated Occupants of the Throne of St. Peter Author: Michael Walsh Publisher: Quercus () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good - Boards have some shelf wear. Bottom edges bumped. DJ edges worn. Else in very good condition. Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 207 Dimensions: 27 x 19.3 x 2.4 cm +++ by Michael Walsh +++ The papacy is as old as the Christian Church itself, and a crucial influence on the political history of medieval and modern Europe. The 256 occupants of the throne of St Peter have included saints, visionaries, voluptuaries, rogues and cowards. Papal lives have embraced a moral spectrum from priestly abstinence and rectitude to worldly excess and depravity. The history and mystique of the papacy exerts a profound fascination for Christians and non-Christians alike. The Popes contains 50 lively biographical essays profiling the greatest occupants of the throne of St Peter, from St Peter himself to John Paul II.    A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: The History Of The Johannesburg Repertory Players Author: Arthur and Anna Romain Hoffman Publisher: AD Donker () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good. Book has light shelf wear, but is otherwise a clean, well bound, very good copy. DJ has general wear with a few small closed tears repaired internally, but is essentially very presentable.  Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 211 Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm +++ by Arthur and Anna Romain Hoffman +++ They Built A Theatre covers forty-two years of theatrical production, amateur and then professional. The book records almost every play from R.U.R. produced in to Present Laughter in . Arthur and Anna Romain Hoffman, both veterans of the South African theatre, spent many months in research to produce this history of the Repertory Players.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: The History of Women's Resistance to Pass Laws in South Africa Author: Julia C. Wells  Publisher: Wits University Press () ISBN-10: ISBN-13:  Condition: Very Good. Some wear to cover edges. Binding: Softcover Pages: 184 Dimensions: 22.5 x 15 x 1.2 cm +++ by Julia C. Wells +++ Social historians have paid little attention to the struggle of black women against the pass laws, yet, as was the case with other oppressive measures, the protest made by black woman was startlingly forceful and energetic. Jubilant, defiant dancing, hand-clapping and chanting exploded and the women attracted massive popular support. Julia Wells's account is vivid, colourful and moving, and is punctuated with descriptions of local personalities and events. This book will interest all those concerned with woman's issues and social history in South Africa.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: The Unfinished Story of Yiddish Author: Dovid Katz Publisher: Basic Books () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good - Cover has slight edgewear. Binding: Softcover Pages: 494 Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.5 x 3.3 cm +++ by Dovid Katz +++ Words on Fire is a rich, engaging account of the history and evolution of the Yiddish language. Drawing on almost thirty years of scholarship, prominent Yiddish scholar Dovid Katz traces the origins of Yiddish back to the Europe of a thousand years ago. For anyone interested in Jewish history and tradition, Words on Fire will be a definitive account of this remarkable language and the culture that created and sustained it.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.