The British Genius Tapa dura - 1973

J.M. Dent & Sons, 1973. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,900grams, ISBN:0460039423

London: J M Dent, 1973. First Edition . Cloth on Board. Good/Good. Comprehensive guide to twentieth century British achievements; ex-lib with usual stamps, marks, front hinge sellotape-repaired, with yellowed tape traces, but holding firm, spine sun-faded; clear prtoective cover; pp viii, 376

GB: Dent, 1973. Hardback. VG+/VG- Pc DW.

J M Dent & Sons, 1973. Hardback in Dust Wrapper.. Very Good - in Very Good DJ. Very slightly ruffled edges of DJ. Lightly spotted to start and finish. Inscription to ffep. Internally bright and clean.. First edition (first printing). Hardback in dust wrapper ). Physically 9½” x 6½” (1 kg); 376pp; Index; Cover art by Don Roberts; Judged by the highest standards, the British have a genius to be proud of, whether in science, technology or industrial enterprise, in institutions such as government, administration, education and law, or in communications or sport. Britain has more Science Nobel Prize-winners per head of population than any other country. Of world languages English is the most widely spoken, and the world’s greatest literature is English. And in an era of growing violence and intolerance Britain is still arguably the most civilized country in the world to live in. In Milton’s words: ‘Let not England forget her precedence of teaching nations how to… Leer más