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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. unknown (no jacket visible). The book is a hardcover and appears to be in good condition with no visible dust jacket. The binding is intact, and there are no signs of inscriptions or library markings. The cover shows minimal wear, consistent with careful handling.

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Hardback. Condition: Good. From the beginning of his career to his death as the Hollywood icon Elvis Presley sang and enchanted thousands of people. Publicity photos and behind-the-scenes shots from the Hollywood Photo Archives include scores of long been forgotten or abandoned images in neglected studio archives. This book collects 100 of the rarest of the rare, seldom previously seen images of his career. For the Elvis fans who think that they have seen it all, this book will provide a new lens on a beloved American icon.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. From the beginning of his career to his death as the Hollywood icon Elvis Presley sang and enchanted thousands of people. Publicity photos and behind-the-scenes shots from the Hollywood Photo Archives include scores of long been forgotten or abandoned images in neglected studio archives. This book collects 100 of the rarest of the rare, seldom previously seen images of his career. For the Elvis fans who think that they have seen it all, this book will provide a new lens on a beloved American icon.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in overall good shape with light general wear.Binding firm and square.

Condition: good. A former library book with all the expected stamps, stickers and markings. Excellent condition for a former library book. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. The dustjacket is covered in protective plastic. The pages appear unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shadow. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller.…

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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.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 62 page paperback w/ B/W and color photos. Articles by several contributors. Unmarked, tight and clean.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. HOW DID THE LARGEST CONTIGUOUS LAND EMPIRE IN HUMAN HISTORY VANISH FROM THE GLOBE? WHAT TRULY DESTROYED THE UNSTOPPABLE WAR MACHINE OF GENGHIS KHAN?For centuries, popular historical narratives have attributed the dissolution of the Pax Mongolica to simple succession disputes, geographical distances, or external military pushback along the frontiers. In this authoritative, groundbreaking study-Volume VI of The Anatomy of Empires series-independent historian and analyst unpacks the true, internal mechanics of imperial extinction: a catastrophic story of institutional bankruptcy, uncontrolled hyperinflation, systematic administrative illiteracy, and profound civilisational resilience.THE ANATOMY OF MONGOL COLLAPSE presents a rigorous, forensic investigation into the total structural disintegration of all four successor realms: the Yuan Dynasty in East Asia, the Ilkhanate in the Middle East, the Chagatai Khanate in Central Asia, and the Golden Horde across the vast northern steppes. Moving beyond superficial event timelines, this volume explores how an imperial apparatus built exclusively upon swift conquest and predatory asset extraction collapsed the moment external plunder ceased to glue its military confederations together.INSIDE THIS COMPREHENSIVE HISTORICAL AUTOPSY, YOU WILL DISCOVER: The Monetary Meltdown: How early disastrous experiments with unbacked fiat paper currency (Chao) in Tabriz and Khanbaliq triggered market paralysis, destroyed merchant trust, and caused catastrophic hyperinflation across Eurasian trade routes.The Administrative Abyss: The fatal institutional contradiction of applying violent nomadic extraction techniques to highly complex, sedentary agrarian societies without constructive statecraft or legal legitimacy.The Shattered Lineage: How relentless bloody succession rivalries, fratricidal conflict, and political tribalism systematically dismantled the internal cohesion and governing authority of the Golden Lineage.The Death of the Silk Road: The total breakdown of transcontinental overland commercial arteries and imperial security infrastructure, turning vibrant trade hubs into impoverished zones of perpetual warfare.The Civilisational Rebound: How indigenous populations-from the Mamluk Sultanate in the Levant to the restored native Ming Dynasty in China-marshalled legal, moral, and military resilience to expel foreign occupiers and reclaim their sovereign heritage.A TRANS-HISTORICAL WARNING FOR MODERN GLOBAL NETWORKSBridging medieval Eurasian history with contemporary strategic analysis, this volume provides critical insights for our modern era. By dissecting the systemic vulnerabilities of hyper-centralised, extractive regimes, The Anatomy of Mongol Collapse offers timeless lessons on how modern financial architectures, overextended supply chains, and coercive political structures risk sudden, non-linear cascading failures when internal legitimacy and economic trust evaporate.CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED RESEARCH FOR HISTORICALLY MINDED READERSWritten in formal, scholarly British English, this academic masterpiece is essential reading for professional historians, military strategists, political scientists, economics enthusiasts, and dedicated readers of Eurasian history. Whether you are analyzing medieval siege warfare, monetary policy failures, or the structural collapse of global superpowers, this volume delivers an unassailable narrative packed with analytical depth, rigorous research, and profound historical clarity.Do not let the lessons of history fade into obscurity. Scroll up, click 'Buy Now', and explore the forensic decay and ultimate extinction of the ultimate imperial superpow Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. BEFORE THE CIA, MI6, OR THE KGB-THERE WAS DAMASCUS.Presented by THE SCRIBE'S ARCHIVE: Unmask the high-stakes operational machinery of the Umayyad Caliphate-the ancient world's most formidable intelligence superpower.Moving far beyond popular fables and romanticized myths, this definitive historical intelligence dossier from THE SCRIBE'S ARCHIVE systematically diagnoses the administrative genius, proactive counter-espionage, and operational vigilance engineered by master Eastern tacticians to protect an empire.At its zenith, Damascus demonstrated a breathtaking mastery over transcontinental information networks. From the Atlantic shores of Morocco to the remote boundaries of western China, early Muslim civil administrators managed an immense imperial expansion with absolute predictability and chilling precision. Under the calculated direction of these brilliant commanders, the central chancellery effectively neutralized foreign espionage, blinded adversarial reconnaissance, and secured global sovereign hegemony.THE HIDDEN MACHINERY OF ANCIENT STATECRAFTThis acclaimed volume from THE SCRIBE'S ARCHIVE moves deep into the unvarnished operational accounts of late antiquity, laying bare the matrices that reduced traditional Western surveillance and Mediterranean scouting methods to rudimentary maneuvers.Inside this masterfully crafted historical text, you will explore: High-Velocity Postal Surveillance: How the Barid frameworks and elite police screening grids established an ironclad domestic information monopoly.Cryptanalytic & Covert Warfare: Complex alphanumeric parchment decryption keys, localized asset tracking, and double-agent extraction systems deployed inside Damascus, Antioch, and Alexandria.Economic Espionage & Industrial Sabotage: How central authorities protected state wealth from counterfeit currency plots, foreign sabotage rings, and toxicological conspiracies inside public spaces and fortresses.Invisible Maritime Defenses: Strategic harbor defense matrices and coastal surveillance networks that safeguarded vital Mediterranean trade lines.A DEFINITIVE RESOURCE FOR STRATEGISTS & SCHOLARSEvery chapter delivers an intense, highly focused geopolitical analysis built exclusively for readers who demand real-world historical accounts of tactical deception, structural visibility laws, and ancient regional domination. It maps the grand global clash between rising caliphal authority and established sovereign powers, offering timeless insights into why empires rise, how they secure their borders, and how they protect their sovereignty from subversion.If you desire the highly anticipated fifth volume-focusing on fluid narrative tracking, brutal cryptanalytic warfare, and real-world tactical events as this dynasty expands towards the Persian high court-visit THE SCRIBE'S ARCHIVE official author page on Amazon.Secure your permanent strategic clearance across this expanding historical depository and prepare to decode the forbidden frameworks of ancient imperial power.PERFECT FOR READERS OF: Ancient & Medieval Warfare: Roman Legions Strategy, Byzantine Dynasties, Crusader Knight Tactics, Alexander the Great Conquests, Viking Raids, and Genghis Khan Mongol Invasions.Imperial History: The Ottoman Empire History, Sasanian Imperial Collapse, and Napoleon Bonaparte Campaigns.Intelligence & Geopolitics: World War Military Intelligence, Modern Espionage History, and Covert Deception Grids.Scroll up and secure your copy today to decode the ancient world's ultimate secret service with THE SCRIBE'S ARCHI Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition, Teacher's Edition. Fairy Tales. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1989. Softcover illustrated school edition featuring multiple artists and archival photography. Excellent structural condition. Minor corner wear to front and back cover; spine tight and fully intact. Pages are crisp, clean, and bright with no tears. A Kemp Elementary School stamp appears on the inside front cover, along with a printed "This book is the property of" panel typical of school editions. Glossary page carries the 1986 copyright note from The American Heritage Student's Dictionary. Includes classic stories such as Puss in Boots, Hansel and Gretel, The Golden Bird, and Snow White, with illustrations by Lydia Halverson, Dennis Hockerman, Lunda Medley, and Bryna Waldman. A well‑preserved example of a richly illustrated late‑1980s fairy‑tale anthology. Teacher's Edition. Lydia Halverson/Dennis Hockerman/Linda Medley/Bryna Waldman/ The Bettmann Archive, Inc./Historical Pictures Service (illustrator).…

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Trade Paperback. Condition: Like New. 430 pp. Book in flawless condition save for minimally faded pages. Culver Pictures (Front Cover Photo); The Bettmann Archive, Inc. (Front Cover Photo, Kremlin) (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. large hardback in fine condition in fine dust jacket. Book.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good condition book without dust jacket. Boards are clean with little wear. Book has clean and bright contents.

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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Anchor Books Edition: September 2001. 521 pp. Over-sized and/or over weight book; may require extra postage. Please note that large and/or heavy items may incur an additional shipping charge. Nearly flawless copy with minimal external wear and clean, crisp pages. Slight foxing on page edges. Mario J. Pulice (Cover Design); Anita Karl (Hand Lettering); Thies Bogner (Author Photo); The Curtis Publishing Co. (Cover Illustration, Courtesy of the Advertising Archive, London) (illustrator).…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Updated Edition. 236 pp. A great, almost spotlessly clean copy! Solidly and tightly bound, essentially and nearly flawless copy with minimal internal and external wear and use. Copy with crisp pages and light shelf wear. Smooth covers. Pen markings throughout text. The Bettmann Archive (Cover Photo) (illustrator).…