Branyan Robert L (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This copy is NEAR FINE; the text is clear, bright, and unmarked; binding is tight, but pages and edges show some age. The covers are also near fine: intact, including color and design, but slight wear on edges and corners, sunning on spine. We have a five star rating because of our fulfilment success and because our descriptions are accurate. We guarantee: NO NASTY SURPRISES.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. THE EISENHOWER ADMINISTRATION, 1953-1961, A DOCUMENTARY HISTORY (Vols. 1 and 2), Robert L. Branyan and Lawrence H. Larsen, two hardcover volumes, stated first edition, 1971. BOOK CONDITION: very good. The text block is in fine condition, with no tears, dogears, or marks. No bookplate or name of a prior owner. Not library books, but the Random House symbol is stamped in red on the bottom edge of each volume, thereby suggesting remainders. The dark blue cloth boards are in very good condition (some bumped corners, both with faded spines). The bindings are slightly cocked). 9 ½ x 6 ½, 1414 pages, 83 ounces. XX [From the preface] The careful preservation of papers, records, and documents has always been a distinguishing characteristic of great nations, for the archives of any country are among its most valuable cultural resources. Without them history cannot be written—at least accurately. In preserving such materials, a society proves its commitment to the values on which it has been built, and it is from these records that posterity will make its judgments. The Presidential Libraries Act of 1955 gave statutory recognition to the special importance attached to the preservation of the papers and other historical materials of the Presidents of the United States, together with the papers of their associates and contemporaries. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Library, which was opened for research in 1966, contains not only the papers and files of President Eisenhower but scores of collections of the personal correspondence, diaries, and other historical papers of the men and women who served with him or who played important roles during his Administration. The aim of these two volumes is to survey the major events of Dwight Eisenhower's years in the White House through such primary material— most of which is available exclusively at the Eisenhower Library, Abilene, Kansas. When historians deal with a collection as voluminous as the one in Abilene, serious consideration must be given to methodology. Early in the preparatory stages of these two volumes, we realized that it would be impossible to review in detail the more than 15,000,000 documents that comprise the Eisenhower Papers. Our first step was to familiarize ourselves with all available secondary sources before attempting even a preliminary outline. Then, we spent several months devising chapter titles and appropriate subdivisions. When we arrived at the Eisenhower Library, we already had many specific topics in mind. To be sure, we were ready to revise and alter them. Since it would have been impossible for us to read every document in the library, we surveyed the "shelf lists' '—preliminary inventories compiled by the Library — of the Eisenhower official files, general files, and personal papers.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Good +. No Jacket. First Edition. Volumes I & II. 1414 numbered pages. Included are a Bibliographical Essay and an index. Cloth bindings. Ex-libris. Withdrawn from a college library. Both volumes had card pockets; and they have numerous rubber stamp marks, and other defects. Strong hinges. Spine lettering is faded, but readable. Lower spines have sticker shadow. Boards have only light wear. Interior text pages are unmarked. No missing pages. Suitable for reading and reference. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1414pp; Index; Bibliographical Essay. Contents clean and unmarked; solid hinges. Dark cloth HC with gilt lettering; presidential seal on front with facsimile Eisenhower signature. Former college library volumes with customary labels and stamps. Two-volume set complete. …

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.