Shrubsole Guy (133 results)

Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A formidable, brave and important book Robert MacfarlaneAbsolutely brilliantYou cannot read this book and defend the establishment Alastair Campbell, The Rest is Politics Who owns England?Behind this simple question lies this countrys oldest and best-kept secret. This is the history of how Englands elite came to own our land, and an inspiring manifesto for how to open up our countryside once more. This book has been a long time coming. Since 1086, in fact. For centuries, Englands elite have covered up how they got their hands on millions of acres of our land, by constructing walls, burying surveys and more recently, sheltering behind offshore shell companies. But with the dawn of digital mapping and the Freedom of Information Act, its becoming increasingly difficult for them to hide.Trespassing through tightly-guarded country estates, ecologically ravaged grouse moors and empty Mayfair mansions, writer and activist Guy Shrubsole has used these 21st century tools to uncover a wealth of never-before-seen information about the people who own our land, to create the most comprehensive map of land ownership in England that has ever been made public.From secret military islands to tunnels deep beneath London, Shrubsole unearths truths concealed since the Domesday Book about who is really in charge of this country at a time when Brexit is meant to be returning sovereignty to the people. Melding history, politics and polemic, he vividly demonstrates how taking control of land ownership is key to tackling everything from the housing crisis to climate change and even halting the erosion of our very democracy.Its time to expose the truth about who owns England and finally take back our green and pleasant land.*Guy's next book The Lie of the Land is out now* A formidable, brave and important book Robert MacfarlaneAbsolutely brilliantYou cannot read this book and defend the establishment Alastair Campbell, The Rest is Politics Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Light shelf wear to extremities.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition; Second Printing. Very Good 2nd Printing hardcover in about Very Good dustjacket. Clean grey cloth boards lightly bumped to spine ends and bottom corners. Edges lightly tanned. Internally, no writing or stamps. Clean, bright pages. Unclipped dustjacket lightly creased to top edge. Carefully packaged and despatched within 48 hours from our wee bookshop in Scotland.; Color Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 336 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Half leather covers over red boards with gilt decoration on front and gilt decoration and lettering on spine. Clean pages. Foxing to end-papers and prelims. Bookplate on inside front cover - "Alfred H J Cochrane, Elmhurst, Batheaston, Somerset." No dust-jacket. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 57018072077. All our books are sent by tracked mail. This book is heavier than 1kg, and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations.

1st UK Edition. Hardback. Very good in very good, edge worn, marked and plastic protected, d/w. Please email for exact postage quote and information on any available discounts.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A formidable, brave and important book Robert Macfarlane Who owns England? Behind this simple question lies this countrys oldest and best-kept secret. This is the history of how Englands elite came to own our land, and an inspiring manifesto for how to open up our countryside once more. This book has been a long time coming. Since 1086, in fact. For centuries, Englands elite have covered up how they got their hands on millions of acres of our land, by constructing walls, burying surveys and more recently, sheltering behind offshore shell companies. But with the dawn of digital mapping and the Freedom of Information Act, its becoming increasingly difficult for them to hide. Trespassing through tightly-guarded country estates, ecologically ravaged grouse moors and empty Mayfair mansions, writer and activist Guy Shrubsole has used these 21st century tools to uncover a wealth of never-before-seen information about the people who own our land, to create the most comprehensive map of land ownership in England that has ever been made public. From secret military islands to tunnels deep beneath London, Shrubsole unearths truths concealed since the Domesday Book about who is really in charge of this country at a time when Brexit is meant to be returning sovereignty to the people. Melding history, politics and polemic, he vividly demonstrates how taking control of land ownership is key to tackling everything from the housing crisis to climate change and even halting the erosion of our very democracy. Its time to expose the truth about who owns England and finally take back our green and pleasant land. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. White boards with silver lettering to the spine. Clean pages and firm binding Jacket is not price clipped. Signed and inscribed by the author to the title page. Professional seller. All pictures are of the actual book that is for sale. Books are dispatched in cardboard packaging and dust jackets are placed in removable protective covers. Signed By Author.

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