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A history of roman britain, an introduction to anglosaxon england, england and its rulers. Unfollow folio society books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The history of england by jane austen 1993 i may be a cad, but i have only one book by jane austen in my library, and it is one that most of you will not know, and has a most unlikely topic and title for an author known for her fiction. A history of england in 11 volumes folio society oxfam. Reference collection includes works on architecture, furniture, decorative arts, domestic life, new england material culture, art history, photography, preservation, transportation, industry, local histories, biographies, genealogies, and diaries of new england figures and families. For for much of its 66year history, the publisher only sold its titles through a membership and subscription program. English history, 19141945 oxford history of england by a.
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Folio society books for sale in uk view 58 bargains. Pages in category history books about england the following 52 pages are in this category, out of 52 total. Edwardian england a history of england the folio society, volume 9 elie halevy. Five volume set of slipcased hardbacks a history of england general editor felipe fernandezarmesto published by the folio society london in 2001. Young, g m a history of england volume 8 victorian england folio society 1999 fine hardbackfine slipcase. Lot with 7 folio society edition publications on history and the history of england 1985 2014 the history of england, london, churchill, richard iii, coleridge, etc. Made up of modern works, it covers english and british history from the medieval period to the early modern and modern period.
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The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971. Steering away from the massproduced paperbacks aimed at cultural consumerism, the folio society crafts highend editions of classics for true book lovers to enjoy over many years. See the complete folio society history of england series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Great titles and authors including gentlemen prefer blondes, far from the madding crowd, animal farm plus short stories by hemingway and p g wodehouse.
Introduction by asa briggs published by the folio society, london, 2004. A history of england in original slipcase complete three volume set england in the later middle ages, early medieval england, anglosaxon england m. A range of beautiful folio society books and sets for sale, including classics, history, science and so much more. The 100 best english and british history books provides a reading list for those serious about history. Published in series with charles van sandwyks bestselling how to see fairies, mr rabbits symphony of nature and other tails is a new folio society treasury of poems and stories, all beautifully illustrated and elaborately decorated. Below are some of the most attractive books in their catalog. Folio society a history of england five volume slipcased set.
Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Buy folio society, a history of england 7 vol complete set by fernandezarmesto, felipe editor isbn. Uncover the histories of the ancients with the folio societys illustrated collection of hardback ancient history books. Huge folio society unboxing book haul bookcravings. A history of roman britain and ending with england 191445 there is a further volume in this set, england 1945 2000, which is not present. The folio society has celebrated the particular joy to be derived from owning, holding and reading a beautiful printed edition. Complete tales of the unexpected roald dahl folio society 2001. Twothirds of the volume is a book by porter called english society in the eighteenth century, and one third of it is essays some of them very good. Illustrated hardcover ancient history books folio society. Written by professor charles singer to celebrate a major anniversary centenary, it was in fact highly readable, and as both the author and his wife were keen amateurs of book design and. This organisation is half publisher, half book club as it has members and was founded in 1947 on the principle that books should be beautiful to the eye as well as captivating to the mind. Clanchy, peter hunter blair published by the folio society. Please send a list of titles and their condition, along with your location, and we will send a quote if we are interested, or a polite refusal if not.
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Uncover the histories of the ancients, from the military campaigns of the romans, the scientific advances of the greeks to the religion and society of the egyptians, with the folio society s collection of ancient history books. Periodicals from the 1800s to today focus on architecture and. A history of england, volume 8 folio society edition young, g. Each nonfiction book features carefully selected photographs and illustrations. I hope you enjoy this folio society unboxing book haul. The volumes were selected by, and under the general editorship of, british historian felipe fernandezarmesto, and published by the folio society. Browse through our ebooks while discovering great authors and exciting books. A history of england victorian england by g m young abebooks. The list offers suggestions of the best books to read, but being limited to one hundred books is not entirely. The history of england 5 volume set by macaulay thomas. Folio society books a history of england in 12 volumes all in. This is a very heavy item weighing over 5 kg when packaged. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. Early medieval england a history of england by m t clanchy.
Theres a set of books that i am after, and on ebay i have found a set that is still new and wrapped in plastic, but the seller is in the us while i am in england. Folio society, a history of england 7 vol complete set. Along with folio society books we buy easton press and franklin library and a number of other similar publishers such as first edition library. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction. A history of england complete set of the 12volume folio society series volumes i xii by felipe fernandezarmesto.
The folio society history of england book series by multiple authors includes books britannia. They also have an archive function a bit tucked back in their website and harder to find. A history of england complete set of the 12volume folio. Folio society edition is a reprint of the 2nd 1977 edition with augmented bibliography. The books are in very good condition blue cloth boards with gilt borders to the. Clanchy, m t a history of england volume 2 early medieval england folio society 1999 fine hardbackfine slipcase. The first half is a highly readable and engaging discussion of the history of england in the wake of the norman conquest. More information about this seller contact this seller 25. Bookcravings is a channel for book collectors and anyone interested in amazing editions and beautiful books. The folio history of england publisher series librarything. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. A history of england 4 x slipcased books folio society volumes i ii iii x. Advice on buying a set of folio society books on ebay.
We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. From history to philosophy, travel journals to cookery books, the folio society publishes only the best in nonfiction. A history of england 19972002 is a series of reprints of twelve classic, magisterial volumes of different periods of english history, together constituting a continuous history from ancient roman times to the end of the 20th century. Folio society antiquarian and collectable books for sale ebay. Each rare book includes beautiful, lovingly researched illustrations. Of my two books from the fs series the other is the trevelyan, i think the more of porters england in the eighteenth century porter was a terrific writer of history, who died much too young. A history of england by fernandez armesto felipe general. Folio society, everymans library, knickerbocker classics, tolkien and more. Folio society books a history of england in 12 volumes all in slipcase. A landmark narrative of american history, david mcculloughs 1776 is published as a stunning folio edition with newly researched paintings, sketches and maps from the era, and a striking pictorial slipcase.
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