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A brief history of ancient mediaeval and modern peoples with some account of their monuments institutions arts manners and customs. By Joel Dorman Steele and Esther Baker Steele. 1890 [Leather B

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Pre-Owned The Dawn of Modern Warfare : History of the Art of War Volume IV 9780803265868

In this last volume of his classic History of the Art of War Hans Delbrck considers new developments: the use of gunpowder the invention of firearms and the employment of noisy large cannon that shot stone and later iron balls. After reviewing the... more

Jewish Identity in Modern Art History (Edition 1) (Paperback)

In the first comprehensive study of Jewish identity and its meaning for the history of art eleven influential scholars illuminate the formative role of Jews as subjects of art historical discourse. At the same time these essays introduce to art history... more

A History of Theatrical Art in Ancient and Modern Times : Molière and His Times: The Theatre in France in the 17Th Century (Hardcover)

This comprehensive history of theatrical art spans from ancient Greece to the 17th century in France. Featuring detailed analyses of plays and productions as well as biographical information on key figures in the theater this book provides a valuable... more

Pre-Owned The Dawn of Modern Warfare: History of the Art of War (Paperback) 0803265867 9780803265868

In this last volume of his classic History of the Art of War Hans Delbrck considers new developments: the use of gunpowder the invention of firearms and the employment of noisy large cannon that shot stone and later iron balls. After reviewing the... more

Viella History Art and Humanities Collection: Neither Disobedients Nor Rebels : Lawful Resistance in Early Modern Italy (Series #6) (Hardcover)

It is a widely known fact that during the conflict between the American Colonies and Great Britain which resulted in independence and the birth of the United States of America the insurgents presented their collective actions as lawful forms of... more

The ceramic art of Great Britain from pre-historic times down to the present day : being a history of the ancient and modern pottery and porcelain works of the kingdom and of their productions of

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A brief history of ancient mediaeval and modern peoples with some account of their monuments institutions arts manners and customs 1890 [Leather Bound]

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A sketch of modern history : from the destruction of the western empire A.D. 476 to the close of the year 1818 : together with a concise view of the rise and progress of the arts and sciences and

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A sketch of modern history : from the destruction of the western empire A.D. 476 to the close of the year 1818 : together with a concise view of the rise and progress of the arts and sciences and o

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Map of France 1610 - 1715. From France Mediaeval and Modern A History published 1918. by Ken Welsh / Design Pics (11 x 16)

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A political and social history of modern Europe by Carlton J. H. Hayes ... Volume 1 1916 [Hardcover]

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Map of France 1814-1917. From France Mediaeval and Modern A History published 1918. by Ken Welsh / Design Pics (16 x 11)

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Map of France by the Treaty of Bretigny 1360. From France Mediaeval and Modern A History published 1918. by Ken Welsh / Design Pics (11 x 17)

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Pre-Owned Kimono: A Modern History (Paperback 9781780232782) by Terry Satsuki Milhaupt

What is the kimono? Everyday garment? Art object? Symbol of Japan? As Terry Satsuki Milhaupt explains in this book the kimono has served all of these roles its meaning changing across time and with the perspective of the wearer or viewer. Kimono: A... more

Kimono : A Modern History (Paperback)

9781780232782. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 272. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Contains: Illustrations. What is the kimono? Everyday garment? Art object? Symbol of Japan? As Terry Satsuki Milhaupt explains in... more

Map of France 1610 - 1715. From France Mediaeval and Modern A History published 1918. by Ken Welsh / Design Pics (22 x 32)

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Map of France 1814-1917. From France Mediaeval and Modern A History published 1918. by Ken Welsh / Design Pics (32 x 22)

Map of France 1814-1917. From France Mediaeval and Modern A History published 1918. by Ken Welsh / Design Pics (32 x 22) would make the perfect addition to your home or office or gift recipient. This licensed Fine Art Print was reproduced on Premium... more

Pre-Owned Kimono: A Modern History (Paperback 9781780232782) by Terry Satsuki Milhaupt

9781780232782. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 272. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Contains: Illustrations. What is the kimono? Everyday garment? Art object? Symbol of Japan? As Terry Satsuki Milhaupt... more

Japan Its History Arts and Literature; Volume 1 (Paperback)

This comprehensive survey of Japanese history culture and art is a must-read for anyone interested in this fascinating and complex country. The book covers everything from ancient times to the modern era with detailed discussions of Japanese literature... more

Epochs of Chinese and Japanese Art - An Outline History of East Asiatic Design - Vol. II (Paperback)

Many of the earliest books particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable high quality modern editions using the original text and artwork. more

Marketing Art in the British Isles 1700 to the Present: A Cultural History (Hardcover)

A cultural history of the first truly modern art market Marketing Art in the British Isles 1700 to the Present furthers the burgeoning exploration of Britain s struggle to carve a niche for itself on the international art scene. Bringing together... more

Pre-Owned The History of Warfare : The Ultimate Visual Guide to the History of Warfare from the Ancient World to the American Civil War 9780785834618 Used

The History of Warfare blends beautiful art and diagrams with engaging and informative modern text to narrate Man s timeless capacity for waging war. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to... more

Sincerity : How a Moral Ideal Born Five Hundred Years Ago Inspired Religious Wars Modern Art Hipster Chic and the Curious Notion That We All Have Something to Say (No 9780393080988 Used / Pre-owned

A cultural and intellectual history of sincerity from its emergence during the Protestant Reformation to its present incarnations and adversaries. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the... more

1960: When Art and Literature Confronted the Memory of World War II and Remade the Modern (Paperback)

In 1960 when World War II might seem to have been receding into history a number of artists and writers instead turned back to it. They chose to confront the unprecedented horror and mass killing of the war searching for new creative and political... more

Pre-Owned How Russia Shaped the Modern World: From Art to Anti-Semitism Ballet to Bolshevism (Paperback) 0691118450 9780691118451

In this sweeping history Steven Marks tells the fascinating story of how Russian figures ideas and movements changed our world in dramatic but often unattributed ways. On Europe s periphery Russia was an early modernizing nation whose troubles... more

Sincerity : How a Moral Ideal Born Five Hundred Years Ago Inspired Religious Wars Modern Art Hipster Chic and the Curious Notion That We All Have Something to Say (No Matter How Dull) (Hardcover)

A cultural and intellectual history of sincerity from its emergence during the Protestant Reformation to its present incarnations and adversaries. People have long been duped by straight-talking politicians confessional talk-show hosts and fake-earnest... more

Pre-Owned Sun Tzu s Art of War: The Modern Chinese Interpretation (Hardcover 9781402712913) by General Tao Hanzhang Yuan Shibing

9781402712913. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 176. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 176 p. A classic now pocket-sized. Find inspiration in some of history s great military victories as others have for... more

Pre-Owned Making the Americas Modern: Hemispheric Art 1910-1960 (Hardcover 9781786271556) by Edward J Sullivan

9781786271556. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Global Perspectives Art History. Sullivan examines the ways in which the arts in the Americas were modernized during the first half of the twentieth century. Rather than viewing... more

Pre-Owned Sun Tzu s Art of War: The Modern Chinese Interpretation (Paperback) 0806966394 9780806966397

A classic-- now pocket-sized. Find inspiration in some of history s great military victories as others have for over 2 400 years. Sun Tzu was the most famous military scientist and one of the ablest commanders in ancient China. Asian warlords and... more

Modern Art in Egypt: Identity and Independence 1850-1936 (Hardcover)

Following a spectacular surge in interest for Egyptian masters Modern Art in Egypt fills the void in Egyptian art history chronicling the lives and legacies of six pioneering artists working under the British occupation. Using Western-style academic... more

Pre-Owned How Russia Shaped the Modern World : From Art to Anti-Semitism Ballet to Bolshevism 9780691096841 Used

9780691096841. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 408. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 408 p. Contains: Illustrations. In this sweeping history Steven Marks tells the fascinating story of how Russian figures ideas and... more

Pre-Owned Sun Tzu s Art of War : The Modern Chinese Interpretation 9780806966397 Used

9780806966397. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Paperback. Language: English. Pages: 128. 128 p. Contains: Unspecified. Includes unspecified. For 2 400 years Sun Tzu s Art of War has inspired some of history s greatest victories. Asian warlords for centuries... more

The Columbia History of the Twentieth Century (Hardcover)

The book is a series of twenty-three linked interpretive essays on the most significant developments in modern times--ranging from athletics to art the economy to the environment. more

Vanities of the Eye: Vision in Early Modern European Culture

Vanities of the Eye investigates the cultural history of the senses in early modern Europe a time in which the nature and reliability of human vision was the focus of much debate. In medicine art theory science religion and philosophy sight came to be... more

Comics and the Origins of Manga : A Revisionist History (Hardcover)

Comics and the Origins of Manga challenges the conventional wisdom that manga evolved from traditional Japanese art and reveals how Japanese cartoonists in the 1920s and 1930s instead developed modern manga out of translations of foreign comic strips... more

Studies in European Urban History (1100-1800): Urban Public Debts Urban Government and the Market for Annuities in Western Europe (14th-18th Centuries) (Series #3) (Paperback)

The essays in this volume offer a state-of-the-art analysis of a heretofore somewhat neglected part of financial history: the way in which urban governments in Western Europe during the late Middle Ages and early Modern Times handled the public debts... more

Public History in Historical Perspective: A Cultural Arsenal for Democracy : The World War II Work of US Museums (Paperback)

Does it seem strange to think of a museum as a weapon in national defense? asked John Hay Whitney president of the Museum of Modern Art in June 1941. As the United States entered the Second World War in the months to follow this idea seemed far from... more