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1965BK-f0019f7d0f20Simon and Schuster 1965. Hardcover/Hardback. Good. The Age of Voltaire is the ninth volume in the renowned 'The Story of Civilization' series by Pulitzer-Prize-winning historians Will and Ariel Durant. This work meticulously details the historical and philosophical shifts in Western Europe from 1715 to 1756 with an emphasis on influential Enlightenment thinkers like Voltaire. Providing comprehensive insights into the religious and philosophical tensions of the period it serves as an essential resource for historians and enthusiasts alike. Will and Ariel Durant are celebrated for their ability to weave historical narrative with philosophical insights making their series a cornerstone in both academic and popular history. This hardcover edition despite minor wear on the dust jacket presents in good condition with a tight binding and clean pages ensuring its value to collectors and readers. Ideal for those interested in the rich tapestry of Enlightenment Europe and the dynamic interplay of ideas that shaped modern thought.Overall good condition with minor wear to the dust jacket binding tight pages clean.Publisher: Simon and Schuster. Year: 1965. Actual item shown in the photos. Ships from Montreal Canada. Simon and Schuster hardcover
1961BK-fcfd65dde424Simon and Schuster 1961. Hardcover/Hardback. Very Good. The Age of Reason Begins is an essential volume in the celebrated series 'The Story of Civilization' by Will and Ariel Durant. It captures the essence of European transformation from the late Renaissance to the dawn of the modern era. Through captivating narratives and rigorous scholarship the Durants explore the lives and influences of pivotal figures such as Shakespeare Bacon and Descartes. Readers are immersed in a time of intellectual fervor and cultural renaissance profoundly impacting today's world.This book delves into the philosophical and scientific revolutions that reshaped Europe offering insights into the development of modern thought. The Durants' engaging writing brings historical events and contexts to life making it an enlightening read for history enthusiasts.Will and Ariel Durant are acclaimed historians known for their accessible yet thorough approach in documenting Western civilization. Their collective works have garnered critical acclaim and remain widely referenced in academic and literary circles.The book presented here is a first edition bound in hardcover with the original dust jacket intact. Its well-preserved condition speaks to its care making it a desirable acquisition for collectors and scholars alike. The dust jacket with minor wear retains its original charm protecting the sturdy cloth binding.This volume of 'The Story of Civilization' is not only informative but a testament to the Durants' mastery. It remains an invaluable resource for anyone delving into the intricacies of European history and philosophy. A worthy addition to any historical collection or reader’s bookshelf.Minimal shelf wear clean pages tight binding. Dust jacket in good condition.Publisher: Simon and Schuster. Year: 1961. Actual item shown in the photos. Ships from Montreal Canada. Simon and Schuster hardcover
1965012352Simon & Schuster. Decorative Cloth. Numerous illustrations and endpaper maps. Vol. IX: The Age of Voltaire. No DJs. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1965. Simon & Schuster hardcover
1965015140Simon & Schuster. First Printing with no prior printings listed. Numerous illustrations and endpaper maps. Vol. IX: The Age of Voltaire. Unclipped DJ in archival cover edge wear and small chipping along top edge. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1965. Simon & Schuster hardcover
1992004177Norwalk Connecticut: The Easton Press 1992. Decorative Gilt Leather. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Story of Civilization Volume 8. Tan and gilt leather with four raised bands on the spine. Gilt edging silk moire endpapers silk bookmark. Bookplate on front endpaper with former owner's sticker other than bookplate this volume is like new. <br/> <br/> The Easton Press hardcover
197530365New York: Simon and Schuster 1975. Hardcover. Stated First Edition First Printing. 6.5 x 9.75in. xxi. 872pp. Publisher's cloth boards. Signed by the authors Will and Ariel Durant on the page opposing the title page. NEAR FINE in Near Fine dust jacket. The book itself shows the corners somewhat shelf rubbed else Fine/As New. The dust jacket shows a hint of even toning marginal shelf rubbing of the extremities otherwise is not price-clipped remaining Fine/As New. As pictured. Simon and Schuster hardcover
196390120New York: Simon and Schuster 1963. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in boards. Corners bumped. Some soiling to front and back panels. Spine slightly loose. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Simon and Schuster hardcover
196590183New York: Simon and Schuster 1965. Second Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Good ill-fitting dust jacket. Only volume 9. Dust jacket shows chipping to upper left edge of front panel and open tear with creasing to lower right corner. 3-inch closed tear with creasing to upper right corner of back panel of jacket. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Simon and Schuster hardcover
1980Q-0671013203Simon & Schuster 1980-11-25. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Simon & Schuster hardcover
1980Q-0671012150Simon & Schuster 1980-12-25. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Simon & Schuster hardcover
1975015144Simon & Schuster. First Printing with no other printings listed. Unclipped DJ in archival cover edge wear. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1975. Simon & Schuster hardcover
1997Q-1567310206Fine Communications 1997. hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Fine Communications hardcover
1975173603New York: Simon & Schuster 1975. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in a Very Good dust jacket. Sunned spine.; 6.75 X 2 X 9.5 inches; 872 pages. Simon & Schuster hardcover
1997307617New York: MJF Books 1997. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Light foxing on text block edges. Creasing on front flap. Light bumping on rear panel top corner.; 7 X 1.75 X 9.75 inches. MJF Books hardcover
1997307618New York: MJF Books 1997. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Light foxing on top and side text block edges.; 7 X 1.75 X 9.5 inches. MJF Books hardcover
1997307619New York: MJF Books 1997. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Light foxing on top text block edge. Light shelfwear on spine crown.; 7.25 X 2 X 9.5 inches. MJF Books hardcover
1961R381Beautiful cloth covers top edge stained red map end pages illustrated indexed pp729. Simon & Schuster hardcover
1993G0836230388I3N00Andrews McMeel Publishing 1993. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Andrews McMeel Publishing hardcover
2000mon0003745724Cambridge University Press 7/1/2021 12:00:01 AM. hardcover. Very Good. 0.7480 9.1339 6.2205. Cambridge University Press hardcover
2000mon0003744445Cambridge University Press 7/1/2021 12:00:01 AM. hardcover. Very Good. 0.7480 9.1339 6.2205. Cover and edges may have some wear. Cambridge University Press hardcover
1996Q-0140256377Penguin Books 1996-07-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Penguin Books paperback
1983000841New York: Pantheon Books 1983. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo small. Signed by Dorfman on front free endpaper with previous owner signature above author inscription. Review card from Random House pasted to inner front cover. Features translations by Clark Hansen. x 225 pp. Born in 1942 Ariel Dorfman was a professor of journalism and literature in Chile during the Allende period where he also produced popular television shows new comic books a magazine for adolescents his own novels essays and poetry and co-authored the popular How To Read Donald Duck which has now appeared in thirteen languages around the world. He has been a professor of literature and Latin American Studies at Duke University in Durham North Carolina since 1985. Pantheon Books unknown
1996133738Penguin. Fair. 1996. First Printing Underlining. Soft Cover. N244 . Penguin paperback
198318352New York: Pantheon Books. Very Good. c.1983. First Edition. Softcover. 0394714865 . short diagonal crease at top right-hand corner of front cover otherwise just light handling wear; text is clean binding solid. Trade PB The author "explores the hidden political and social messages behind the smiling faces" that populate comic books and other forms of popular literature and in doing so "provides a stunning map to the secret world inside the most successful cultural symbols of our time." This is "a book that will appeal to those who want to understand the connection between politics and culture between Ronald Reagan and Mickey Mouse between economic theories of development and children's literature. It is for those who are fascinated by the mass media for parents and teachers who are worried about what their children are watching and reading for anyone who wants to understand the way ideas are produced and manipulated in the twentieth century." You remember the twentieth century. It was fun wasn't it . Pantheon Books paperback books
1997167907New York: Oxford University Press 1997. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 253p. A black cloth hardcover book in near-fine condition without dustjacket. Former owner's private library stamps on endpapers and title page; otherwise like-new. A philosophical and practical study of magic in religion and science. Oxford University Press hardcover
