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The Paradox of Pancho Villa
by Haldeen Braddy
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0874040590
- ISBN 13
- 9780874040593
- Seller
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San Antonio, Texas, United States
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About This Item
Hardcover Cloth 95 pages. Condition Fine Dust Jacket Very Good. Presumed First edition 1978. Lovely red boards with black buckram 1/8 spine and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Gift inscriptions to previous owner front endsheets. Previous owner pasted a commemorative postage stamp on title page. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. No shelf wear. An unclipped dust jacket is discolored with age showing slight shelf wear - a few stains, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
A thought-provoking examination of the enigmatic Mexican revolutionary leader, Pancho Villa. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Braddy delves into the complex persona of Villa, exploring the contradictions and ambiguities that define his legacy.
From his early years as a bandit to his rise as a charismatic military commander, Villa's life is portrayed with depth and nuance, shedding light on his strategic brilliance, his ruthless tactics, and his enduring appeal to the Mexican people. Braddy navigates the labyrinth of Villa's motivations, alliances, and actions, unraveling the paradoxes that surround this iconic figure in Mexican history. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the historical context, "The Paradox of Pancho Villa" offers readers a compelling portrait of a man whose legacy continues to fascinate and confound.
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- Seller
- River House Books
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 657169
- Title
- The Paradox of Pancho Villa
- Author
- Haldeen Braddy
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0874040590
- ISBN 13
- 9780874040593
- Publisher
- Texas Western Press
- Place of Publication
- El Paso, TX
- Date Published
- 1978
- Pages
- 95
- Bookseller catalogs
- Texana; First Editions;
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San Antonio, Texas
About River House Books
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I found hundreds of nice dust jackets with no books to cover. Need one for your library? Have a look at that category!
Have some dust jackets to sell? Drop me a line!
I ship domestically in the US using the Post Office and internationally using consolidation services. Books are always wrapped then packed in cardboard boxes with padding to protect the contents. International shipments are double boxed with shipping paperwork attached to the outside of the box using a special envelope. And a complete duplicate of all the paperwork packed inside the outer box in case the attached set wanders off.
Previous international shipments to Austria, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Spain, Sweden, UK --> Help me fill in my international bingo card!
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