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From Arrow to Atom Bomb; The Psychological History of War
by Coblentz, Stanton A
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Good
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Peter Owen Limited, London, No date. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Good. acknowledgement, introduction by author, notes, bibliography and index. Navy blue coloured cloth covered boards with gilt coloured titles to the backstrip. Plain text dustwrapper black and red coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. "This volume traces the history of warfare from the time of the cave man to the present era of uranium fission. Why is it that man, the most intelligent, highly developed creature on earth, is the only one that engages in organised warfare? After pondering these fundamental problems for years, Mr. Coblentz concluded that a thorough examination of the background and fax of every conflict man his weight would reveal the answer." -- from the front fold over panel blurb. Rubbing and softening to the backstrip edges with rubbing of the book corners and lower book edges. Browning and some staining of the textblock edges and light age toning of the pages. There is a small rough area to the lower edge of the front paste-down and previous owners name to the top edge of the free front end paper. Rubbing and creasing to the dustwrapper edges with significant sunning to the backstrip and outer edges of both the front and rear panels. Staining to the backstrip. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [6], 7-539, [3] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Military & Warfare; Psychology & Psychiatry. Inventory No: 0116227. .
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0116227
- Title
- From Arrow to Atom Bomb; The Psychological History of War
- Author
- Coblentz, Stanton A
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Peter Owen Limited
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- No date
- Keywords
- BZDB2 warfare, study, psychology, history Military & Warfare; Psychology & Psychiatry. Unbranded Coblentz, Stanton A. From Arrow to Atom Bomb; The Psychological History of War
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
Biblio member since 2005
melbourne, Victoria
About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online
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