Power Rhoda (234 results)

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Condition: Good. 1st edition. Cloth, G+. 184pp, colour frontis, 4 b/w maps, 3 b/w plates, cloth grubby & rubbed, a good reading copy. A brief account of King Richard I of England's time spent on the The Third Crusade [ 1189 - 1192 ]. 325 grams.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. December 1916. A young English woman crosses a North Sea patrolled by German submarines on the first stage of her lengthy journey to the Southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don where she is engaged as a tutor to the teenage daughter of a prosperous industrialist. Within three months the Russian Revolution explodes, and she is caught up in chaotic and bloody months of violence.Rhoda Power's remarkable record describes with an extraordinary cool eye - and often humorous ear - her growing sense of insecurity and powerlessness as the conventions and divisions of the social order are swept aside in a tumultuous outpouring of repressed resentment, prejudice, vengeful lawlessness, terror and murder. The shell fire and machine-gun bullets of the Battle of Rostov become the soundtrack of her daily life. Death is all around. And the Germans are advancing.Originally published in 1919 as Under Cossack and Bolshevik Rhoda Power's account of an ordered existence degenerating into battles raging in the streets around her and of her perilous escape is a neglected classic of outstanding "on the ground " reporting of events at a time when morality and justice no longer exist. Her words bring home the courage of a remarkable woman; although written over 100 years ago, they have a remarkable contemporary resonance and relevance in today's turbulent world of conflict.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Clean and bright. Very Good book, no DJ.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. In the Storm: Caught in the chaos of the Russian Revolution 1917-18. Book.

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Paperback. Condition: New. December 1916. A young English woman crosses a North Sea patrolled by German submarines on the first stage of her lengthy journey to the Southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don where she is engaged as a tutor to the teenage daughter of a prosperous industrialist. Within three months the Russian Revolution explodes, and she is caught up in chaotic and bloody months of violence.Rhoda Power's remarkable record describes with an extraordinary cool eye - and often humorous ear - her growing sense of insecurity and powerlessness as the conventions and divisions of the social order are swept aside in a tumultuous outpouring of repressed resentment, prejudice, vengeful lawlessness, terror and murder. The shell fire and machine-gun bullets of the Battle of Rostov become the soundtrack of her daily life. Death is all around. And the Germans are advancing.Originally published in 1919 as Under Cossack and Bolshevik Rhoda Power's account of an ordered existence degenerating into battles raging in the streets around her and of her perilous escape is a neglected classic of outstanding "on the ground " reporting of events at a time when morality and justice no longer exist. Her words bring home the courage of a remarkable woman; although written over 100 years ago, they have a remarkable contemporary resonance and relevance in today's turbulent world of conflict.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 290.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st. 1st British printing; orange c w/black titles; owner's name; 181 clean, unmarked pages. Power, Rhoda (illustrator).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with light age tone. Toning to page ends. DJ with light wear, toning.

Condition: New.

Condition: new.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Under the Bolshevik Reign of Terror. Book.

Condition: Good. 1953. Reprinted. 273 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Clipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with light toning. DJ has some tears with marks / toning.

Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with small gift message to first blank page. Good DJ with light toning and little wear. Corners clipped.

Condition: Good. 9th impression. Light wear to boards. Content is clean. DJ is toned with some marks and little edge wear. Corners clipped.

Condition: Good. 1956. First Edition. 121 pages. Red and black illustrated dust jacket over green cloth with gilt lettering to spine and embossed decoration to front board. Illustrated throughout in black and white by Charl. Binding remains firm. Pages remain bright and clear. Minimal tanning and foxing to pastedowns and endpapers, with prize inscription to front endpaper in blue pen. Illustrations remain bright and clear. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Moderate crushing to spine ends. Fading to spine ends. Minimal tanning and foxing to textblock. Clipped dust jacket has moderate wear to edges, with chips and tears to spine ends.…

Condition: Good. 1955. First Published. 139 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Binding remains firm. Pages and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket is in two parts and has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Water stain to rear panel.…