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Verlag: Oneworld Publications, United Kingdom, London, 2013
ISBN 10: 185168705XISBN 13: 9781851687053
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In the aftermath of the horrific trench warfare of the First World War, the poppy - sprouting across the killing fields of France and Belgium, then immortalised in John McCrae's moving poem - became a worldwide icon. Yet the poppy has a longer history, as the tell-tale sign of human cultivation of the land, of the ravages of war and of the desire to escape the earthly realm through inspired Romantic opium dreams or the grim reality of morphine drips. This is a story spanning three thousand years, from the ancient Egyptian fights over prized medicinal potions to the addicted veterans returning home from the American Civil War, from the British political machinations during the Opium Wars with China to the struggle to end Afghanistan's tribal narcotics trade. Through it all, there stands the transformative poppy. Nicholas J. Saunders brings us the definitive history of this ever-enduring but humble flower of the fields, a story that is at turns tragic, eye-opening and, most essentially, life-affirming - a gift to us all. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: -, 2013
ISBN 10: 185168705XISBN 13: 9781851687053
Anbieter: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. The Poppy: A Cultural History from Ancient Egypt to Flanders Fields to Afghanistan This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
Verlag: Oneworld Publications, 2013
ISBN 10: 185168705XISBN 13: 9781851687053
Anbieter: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A tan to the pages.
Verlag: Oneworld Publications, 2013
ISBN 10: 185168705XISBN 13: 9781851687053
Anbieter: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Buch
Zustand: VeryGood. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.