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Russia under the old regime / Richard Pipes
by Pipes, Richard
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0297768441
- ISBN 13
- 9780297768449
- Seller
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About This Item
London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xxii, 360 pages, 24 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm. Series; History of civilisation. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Pride and stability -- Civilization and history -- Reform and restructure -- Society and its problems -- Chinese characteristics -- Odyssey and media -- Science and technology -- Outlook and prospects -- Appendix: China today. Subjects; History 1900. Civilization. Society. State. Soviet Union History. Russia History. Soviet Union Civilization History. Russia Social conditions To 1801. Russia History 19th century. Russia Social conditions 1801-1917. Russia Social life and customs. Russia, to ca 1885 Russian History Russian State Background Development Historical Experience Life Society.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 410067
- Title
- Russia under the old regime / Richard Pipes
- Author
- Pipes, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0297768441
- ISBN 13
- 9780297768449
- Publisher
- London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1974
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