Last Rites Novel (26 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. A master historian offers an eloquent and personal auto-history of his life and his ideas Twenty years ago, John Lukacs paused to set down the history of his own thoughts and beliefs in Confessions of an Original Sinner, an adroit blend of autobiography and personal philosophy. Now, in Last Rites, he continues and expands his reflections, this time integrating his conception of history and human knowledge with private memories of his wives and loves, and enhancing the book with footnotes from his idiosyncratic diaries. The resulting volume is fascinating and delightful--an auto-history by a passionate, authentic, brilliant, and witty man.Lukacs begins with a concise rendering of a historical understanding of our world (essential reading for any historian), then follows with trenchant observations on his life in the United States, commentary on his native Hungary and the new meanings it took for him after 1989, and deeply personal portraits of his three wives, about whom he has not written before. He includes also a chapter on his formative memories of May and June 1940 and of Winston Churchill, a subject in some of Lukacs's later studies. Last Rites is a richly layered summation combined with a set of extraordinary observations--an original book only John Lukacs could have written.Praise for Confessions of an Original Sinner: Lukacs] is an often witty and always fascinating--even entertaining--writer.--Washington Post.…

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

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardback. Condition: Good. A master historian offers an eloquent and personal auto-history of his life and his ideas Twenty years ago, John Lukacs paused to set down the history of his own thoughts and beliefs in Confessions of an Original Sinner, an adroit blend of autobiography and personal philosophy. Now, in Last Rites, he continues and expands his reflections, this time integrating his conception of history and human knowledge with private memories of his wives and loves, and enhancing the book with footnotes from his idiosyncratic diaries. The resulting volume is fascinating and delightful--an auto-history by a passionate, authentic, brilliant, and witty man.Lukacs begins with a concise rendering of a historical understanding of our world (essential reading for any historian), then follows with trenchant observations on his life in the United States, commentary on his native Hungary and the new meanings it took for him after 1989, and deeply personal portraits of his three wives, about whom he has not written before. He includes also a chapter on his formative memories of May and June 1940 and of Winston Churchill, a subject in some of Lukacs's later studies. Last Rites is a richly layered summation combined with a set of extraordinary observations--an original book only John Lukacs could have written.Praise for Confessions of an Original Sinner: Lukacs] is an often witty and always fascinating--even entertaining--writer.--Washington Post.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. First Edition. Minor wear on the covers, corners, and the edges. Like shelf wear. May contain some writing and or highlighting within the pages and covers.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good Dust Jacket. Standard ex-library flaws, otherwise unmarked. Spine cocked. Binding firm. First US edition.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition, Special Edition.". PHOTO AND VIDEO OF PAGES TAKEN TO SHOW CONDITION PRIOR TO SHIPPING; ADVANCED UNCORRECTED PROOFS PHOTOS EMAILEDPHOTOS EMAILED FOR MORE SPECIFICS WHEN REQUESTED. Book.

Condition: Very Good. First edition copy. . Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. Rubbing to DJ; Charles Resnick Novels; 8.3 X 5.6 X 0.7 inches; 312 pages fmc2%262D.

Cloth Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 312pp A grotty, violent tale about modern-day cops and killers and Inspector Charlie Resnick's final case Book club edition Dust jacket has tiny tear on edge of jacket, otherwise jacket is FINE.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible-Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. First edition by number code. Dust jacket is protected by mylar.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Near Fine. First Edition. The final Charlie Resnick mystery. Spine heel gently rolled. Top of the text block faintly foxed with a 1" diameter stain, as from a drop, seeping just a bit down onto the pages. Jacket has a small nick to the upper rear flap fold, in mylar. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

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Hard Cover. Condition: Good. First American Edition. 312pp; no dustjacket; book is tight and clean, some rubbing to boards, otherwise in GOOD COND.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Lightly bumped at the head and heel of the spine. Jacket rubbed with light edgewear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery. Bumping to tips and top and bottom spine. 1/4" tear to d/j at bottom spine.; Charles Resnick Novels; 0.7 x 8.3 x 5.6 Inches; 320 pages.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Very Good +. First American Edition. First Printing of the First American Edition. Book is not as pristine as Fine, but with no noticeable flaws. Jacket has light scuff to outer corners with light chipping at spine ends, rubbing to panels, near curling along top edge. Not price clipped. Charlie Resnick's last mystery.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Am. Ed. Brand new, never sold, first U.S.edition, first printing, full number line, no remainder marks of this Charlie REsnick crime novel. Ships in a box, fast service from a real bricks and mortar independent bookseller open since 1998.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 5.5 X 0.5 X 8.75 inches; 287 pages; Very Good overall condition. No noteworthy defects. No markings.; - We're committed to your satisfaction. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Condition: New. In English.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.