Intellectual eminence apart, what did Kant, Clausewitz, Marx and Engels, and Tolstoy have in common? Professor Gallic argues that they made contributions to 'international theory' - to the understanding of the character and causes of war and of the possibility of peace between nations - which were of unrivalled originality in their own times and remain of undiminished importance in ours. But these contributions have been either ignored or much misunderstood ; chiefly because, as with all intellectual efforts in unexplored ...
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Intellectual eminence apart, what did Kant, Clausewitz, Marx and Engels, and Tolstoy have in common? Professor Gallic argues that they made contributions to 'international theory' - to the understanding of the character and causes of war and of the possibility of peace between nations - which were of unrivalled originality in their own times and remain of undiminished importance in ours. But these contributions have been either ignored or much misunderstood ; chiefly because, as with all intellectual efforts in unexplored fields, they were often imperfectly expressed, and were also overshadowed by their author's more striking achievements. Professor Gallic has sorted out, compared and contrasted, criticised and re-phrased the teachings of his chosen authors on peace and war.
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Very Good. 8vo; Picture may not match book; previous owner's name on front paste-down/FFE/etc; light wear/scuffing to covers/spine; spine/edges lightly sunned/faded; text unmarked and clean; Binding square and straight. Orders WILL ship out on time from our facility! However, some delivery partners are taking longer than usual to deliver-you may experience delays as we try to keep everyone safe.
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VG. Not ex-lib. Softcover in maroon wraps, 8vo. x + 147pp. Endbotes, bibliographical note. VG. Light edgewear to clean, deeply-colored wraps. Binding strong and square; pages clean and unmarked on toned, somewhat off-qulaity stock.
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Good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 160 p. Audience: General/trade. This book contains, in slightly extended form, the Wiles Lectures which (author) delivered in the Queen's University, Belfast, in May 1976." "The chapters which follow deal with a handful of writers whose thoughts on peace and war have never, to my knowledge, been previously brought together for comparison, analysis and assessment." Author.
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Very Good + in None as issued jacket. Excellent, clean copy. No writing, highlighting, marks, or creased page corners to text. Cover is glossy with a faint surface scratch on front and a bend parallel to spine from being opened, otherwise looks nearly new. Binding tight and square; no creases to spine or cover. Books, box sets, and items other than standard jewel case CDs and DVDs that sell for $8 or more ship bubble wrapped and boxed; under $8 in a bubble mailer. Expedited and international orders may ship in a flat rate envelope rather than a box due to cost constraints. All US-addressed items ship with complimentary delivery confirmation.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 0521217792.
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Good. No Jacket as Published. Size: 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall; Type: Book N.B. Previous owners signature to inside front cover. Fading to spine and edges of covers. Crease to front cover.
