About this title: In this unique study of England's colonial experience, a historian uses captivity narratives to tell how, over centuries and in various regions of the world, thousands of Britons were captured by foreigners. Colley examines how these events shaped the imperial experience both home and abroad. A New York Times Notable Book for 2003.
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Your search:Books»Captives: The Story of Britain's Pursuit of Empire and How Its Soldiers and Civilians Were Held Captive by the Dream of Global Supremacy(39 available copies)
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pantheon
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375421525ISBN:0375421521
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Edition: 1 Amer ed
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pantheon
Date Published: 2003-01-07
ISBN-13:9780375421525ISBN:0375421521
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375421525ISBN:0375421521
Description: Near Fine. Size: 8vo; Type: Advanced Reading Copy (ARC) Uncorrecred Bound Galleys. Light wear to covers. Text clean and unmarked. The binding is tight and square. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375421525ISBN:0375421521
Description: Very Good. BB. Like new boards. Jacket has several scuffs. Text is clean, unmarked, tight. All items are carefully and securely packed to insure they arrive in the advertised condition. read more
Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pantheon Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375421525ISBN:0375421521
Description: Very Good in Near Very Good Price Intact £ jacket. Ex-Library. 9 1/2 X 6 1/4. Jacket in a crystal-clear polyester protector sleeve. Pages are tight, bright and clean. Binding firm and straight, sewn signatures. Boards, spine, edges and corners very good. No conspicuous wear. Illustrated with seventy-four B/W plates. 438 pages, index. ONLY LIBRARY MARKS TITLE PAGE & FREE ENDSHEETS. If needed for reference, analysis, dissertation or just enjoyment, this is the one. read more
Description: New in new dust jacket. Excellent Condition! Tiny Dot Remainder Mark, No Damage, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 464 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780375421525ISBN:0375421521
Description: ISBN 0-375-42152-1. Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition book in a Near Fine Condition Dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. $27.50 original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket. Copy One. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780375421525ISBN:0375421521
Description: ISBN 0-375-42152-1. Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition book in a Near Fine Condition Dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. $27.50 original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket. Copy Two. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover; First Printing
ISBN-13:9780375421525ISBN:0375421521
Description: Fine in Fine dust jacket. Hardcover. Pantheon, 2003. 1st Edition/1st Printing. Fine Book in Fine Dust Jacket. Price Intact. Overall, a clean and tight copy to add to a collection or read and enjoy. Dust Jacket protected with a new archival cover. Bubble wrapped and shipped promptly in a box. read more
Description: Like New. Book appears unread, but may have a publisher's mark or minor shelf wear. We are the Twin Cities' largest independent book store. read more
Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pantheon Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375421525ISBN:0375421521
Description: As New/As New. 6.5" x 9.5" Tall 0375421521 438 with Notes and Index. With dust cover. Incredible tales from captivity narratives that trace the changing boundaries of Britain's pursuit of empire and its shifting attitudes toward Islam, slavery, race, and American revolutionaries. read more
Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pantheon Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375421525ISBN:0375421521
Description: As New/As New. 6.5"x 9.5"tall 0375421521 438 tight, unread pages in brown boards & orange wrap with appendix, notes, & index. Colley uses several individual tales to trace the changing boundaries of Britain's pursuit of empire and its shifting attitudes toward Islam, slavery, race, and American revolutionaries. Dust jacket may have minor scuffing, but no remainder mark mars this fine volume. read more
Description: Very Good. 0375421521 hardcover in very good condition. Pages are clean, binding is tight. Cover has slight shelf wear. Appears gently read. Satisfaction Guaranteed. read more
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