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Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Plague and Pestilence in Literature and Art' by Raymond Henry Payne Crawfurd explores the profound impact of widespread disease on European art, literature, and history. This meticulously researched work examines how outbreaks of plague and other pestilences have shaped artistic expression and literary narratives throughout the centuries. Crawfurd delves into the intersection of medicine and art, offering insightful analysis of how artists and writers have depicted the devastating effects of disease on individuals and societies. While touching on historical figures such as Andrew Gilbert Wauchope, the book primarily provides a broad overview of the cultural consequences of disease, offering a historical perspective on recurring themes of mortality, suffering, and resilience. This volume offers a unique lens through which to view European history, demonstrating the enduring power of art and literature to reflect and interpret humanity's struggles with disease.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 4th Edition. A biographical account of Major-General Andrew Gilbert Wauchope (1846-1899), the distinguished Scottish soldier who served in numerous British military campaigns, including the Ashanti War, the Sudan and the Second Boer War. Written by William Baird, the volume traces Wauchope's military career, character and public service, culminating in his death at the Battle of Magersfontein in December 1899, where he commanded the Highland Brigade. A popular and respected figure in Scotland, Wauchope was widely mourned following his death. Illustrated with eight plates, this fourth edition is presented in an attractive gilt-decorated morocco binding. General Wauchope, by William Baird, F.S.A. Scot. Published by Oliphant, Anderson and Ferrier, Edinburgh and London, 1902. Fourth Edition. Printed by T and A Constable, Edinburgh. A very good burgundy Morocco hardback with arts and crafts style gilt decoration to spine. With some scuffing and wear and sun fading to spine and top edge of upper board. Gilt dentelles to inside covers. Marbled endpapers.  Text is lovely and clean, soundly bound, and with gilt edges all round. Text in English. viii + 9-211p + 8 Plates, including frontispiece (all present as called for). Dimensions: Approximately 190mm high x 132mm wide x 28mm deep. Weight approximately 558g.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Plague and Pestilence in Literature and Art' by Raymond Henry Payne Crawfurd explores the profound impact of widespread disease on European art, literature, and history. This meticulously researched work examines how outbreaks of plague and other pestilences have shaped artistic expression and literary narratives throughout the centuries. Crawfurd delves into the intersection of medicine and art, offering insightful analysis of how artists and writers have depicted the devastating effects of disease on individuals and societies. While touching on historical figures such as Andrew Gilbert Wauchope, the book primarily provides a broad overview of the cultural consequences of disease, offering a historical perspective on recurring themes of mortality, suffering, and resilience. This volume offers a unique lens through which to view European history, demonstrating the enduring power of art and literature to reflect and interpret humanity's struggles with disease.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Third edition, revised. An exceptional copy in the original title-blocled cloth. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 72 pages; Physical desc.: 72 p. Subjects: Paper money--Great Britain & Scotland. Banks and banking--Great Britain & Scotland. Bank notes--Great Britain & Scotland. 1 Kg. …