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  • Light in the Evergreens
    Lex Runciman
    'You don’t foresee the best poems. In a way, they all look alike-a family of vast resemblances. But you might, as with Lex Runciman’s poems, forehear them. There is a rightness in their cadences; there is something sacred in their saying. . . . What he writes is, by definition, what the best poetry is. You can hear it on every page.'-Robert Wrigley, author of The True Account o...
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    18,09 €

  • Richard Wagner, Composer of Operas (Cram Edition)
    John F. Runciman
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Richard Wagner, Composer of Operas pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Delve into the life and work of one of history’s most influential and controversial composers with 'Richard Wagner, Composer of Operas,' by John F. Runciman. This biography explores the geni...
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    29,68 €

  • The Chequers
    James Runciman
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Chequers pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'The Chequers: Being the Natural History of a Public-House, Set Forth in a Loafer’s Diary' by James Runciman offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century England. Through the intimate lens of a loafer’s diary, ...
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    21,04 €

  • The Shellback’s Progress
    Walter Runciman Baron Runciman
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Shellback’s Progress pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'The Shellback’s Progress: In the Nineteenth Century' offers a compelling glimpse into the demanding world of nineteenth-century sailors and maritime history. Through vivid prose, Walter Runciman reco...
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    23,13 €

  • The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions
    James Runciman
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions: Joints In Our Social Armour,' by James Runciman, delves into the pressing social issues of late 19th-century Great Britain, with ...
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    27,07 €

  • The Tragedy of St. Helena (Cram Edition)
    Walter Runciman Baron Runciman
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Tragedy of St. Helena pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'The Tragedy of St. Helena' explores the final years of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, during his exile and captivity on the remote island of Saint Helena. Walter Runciman’s historical ac...
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    25,29 €

  • Drake, Nelson and Napoleon (Cram Edition)
    Walter Runciman Baron Runciman
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Drake, Nelson and Napoleon pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'Drake, Nelson and Napoleon' by Walter Runciman offers a compelling exploration of naval history and military strategy through the lens of three iconic figures. Delve into the lives and legacies of ...
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    28,05 €

  • Old Scores and New Readings
    John F. Runciman
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Old Scores and New Readings pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'Old Scores and New Readings: Discussions on Music & Certain Musicians' by John F. Runciman offers a fascinating exploration of opera and its key figures. A collection of insightful essays, this vo...
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    23,14 €

  • The Chequers
    James Runciman
    The chequers is a late 19th century social realism novel that portrays life inside a public house and examines themes of poverty, alcoholism, and moral decline. It is important for its gritty depiction of working-class environments and its focus on human behaviour shaped by social conditions.The narrative is told through the perspective of a character known as the Loafer, who o...
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    12,26 €

  • Drake, Nelson And Napoleon
    Baron Walter Runciman Runciman
    Drake, Nelson and Napoleon is a historical account that examines the development of British naval power through the lives and legacies of key maritime figures. It is significant for its comparative narrative of naval leadership, strategy, and imperial conflict, focusing on how individual commanders shaped Britain’s dominance at sea.The work connects the achievements of Sir Fran...
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    15,20 €

  • Windjammers And Sea Tramps
    Baron Walter Runciman Runciman
    Windjammers and sea tramps is a historical account exploring the world of sailors and the development of seamanship within the mercantile marine, focusing on lived experiences at sea and the transformation of maritime work across generations It portrays the dual nature of seafaring life, blending hardship, danger, discipline, and moments of adventure, while also revealing the c...
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    12,14 €

  • A Dream Of The North Sea
    James Runciman
    A dream of the north sea is a maritime adventure novel set against the violent backdrop of the North Sea, exploring human endurance, sacrifice, and moral duty within harsh seafaring conditions. The narrative follows a young physician who becomes involved in missionary efforts aimed at improving the lives of struggling fishermen. A powerful storm at sea establishes an atmosphere...
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    13,04 €

  • The Ethics Of Drink And Other Social Questions
    James Runciman
    The ethics of drink and other social questions: or joints in our social armour incisive treatise confronts the moral and societal toll of alcohol in British life, blending personal testimony with urgent calls for empathy over dogma. It critiques hollow statistics and preachy lectures that fail to touch the human cost of addiction, favouring vivid anecdotes of shattered lives an...
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    15,25 €

  • Windjammers and Sea Tramps
    Baron Walter Runciman Runciman
    Set sail on a breathtaking journey through the pages of 'Windjammers and Sea Tramps,' a captivating exploration of maritime history and seafaring tales that has been out of print for decades. Now republished by Alpha Editions, this restored edition is not just a reprint; it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure that brings the excitement of ocean exploration back to life...
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    15,07 €

  • Side Lights
    James Runciman
    Side Lights is a collection of essays offering keen insights into society, literature, and human experience. The author critiques the decline of genuine communication, especially in the form of letter-writing, contrasting it with the superficiality of modern exchanges. The essays reflect on the impact of easily consumed works that lack depth, calling for authenticity in both li...
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    13,80 €

  • Wagner
    John F. Runciman
    Wagner' is a classic book, that has held significant value throughout history, and to ensure its timeless wisdom is never lost, Alpha Editions has carefully preserved it by republishing it in a modern, accessible format for both present and future generations. Thoughtfully reformatted, retyped, and newly designed, this edition offers a clear and readable text-free from scanned ...
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    11,90 €

  • Purcell
    John F. Runciman
    Purcell' is a classic book, that has held significant value throughout history, and to ensure its timeless wisdom is never lost, Alpha Editions has carefully preserved it by republishing it in a modern, accessible format for both present and future generations. Thoughtfully reformatted, retyped, and newly designed, this edition offers a clear and readable text-free from scanned...
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    11,15 €

  • The Tragedy of St. Helena
    Baron Walter Runciman Runciman
    The Tragedy of St. Helena, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and de...
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    17,67 €

  • Looking Seaward Again
    Sir Walter Runciman
    'Looking Seaward Again' by Sir Walter Runciman: Maritime history masterpiece encompassing oceanic exploration. 'Looking Seaward Again' by Sir Walter Runciman is a remarkable work that delves into the captivating realm of maritime history. Falling within the genre of non-fiction, this masterpiece offers a comprehensive exploration of humanity’s enduring relationship with the sea...
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    12,23 €

  • Side Lights
    James Runciman
    Side Lights, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of...
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    23,90 €

  • The Shellback’s Progress
    Baron Walter Runciman
    The Shellback’s Progress, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books ar...
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    24,08 €

  • The Romance of the Coast
    James Runciman
    The Romance of the Coast, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of s...
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    22,74 €

  • Richard Wagner, Composer of Operas
    John F. Runciman
    Richard Wagner, Composer of Operas, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made ...
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    27,45 €

  • Haydn
    John F. Runciman
    Haydn has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, th...
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    13,06 €

  • 风浪和海浪
    Walter Runciman
    像他的前任一样，十九世纪中叶的普通水手在许多方面都是残酷的动物。从表面上看，他没有任何人类的感觉，但在所有崎ava的野蛮人的背后，却有一颗宽大而慷慨的心。事实是，这种表面上的或真正的冷酷无情是一种制度的结果，这种制度的影响是有害的，它导致连续几代的航海人员如果虚张声势，只能获得虚荣的声誉，他们就会虚荣膨胀。这种野心并不是那些受过严重教育而被忽视的人的专有权。服务中一些受过良好教育的人自豪地分享了它。但是，我不希望他们中的许多人接受的是非常普通的基础教育。但是，尽管如此，他们与所拥有的很少的人相处得并不寻常。福斯特先生1870年的《教育法案》与卫斯理卫理公会一起，为废除曾经是乡绅和牧师的特殊省份的无知栽培做出了许多努力。在其他影响中，董事会学校彻底改变了（特别是在乡村和海港镇）与异教徒主义接壤的条件，并且没有哪个工人阶级比那个海员更能从那位出色的奎克教...
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    16,52 €

  • The Shanty Book - Sailor Shanties - Part I - With Pianoforte Accompaniment
    Richard Runciman Terry / Sir Walter Runciman
    First published in 1921, 'The Shanty Book' is a vintage collection of traditional sailor songs-or, shanties-compiled into this volume by Richard Runciman Terry. Each song comes complete with the original lyrics and clear sheet music, and are perfect for those with an interest in learning or performing traditional sailor songs. Contents include: 'Windlass &Capstan Shanties', 'Ha...
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    22,05 €

  • A History of the First Bulgarian Empire
    Steven Runciman
    Sir Steven Runciman tells the story of the First Bulgarian Empire as only he can. Few other historians before or since have been able to tell such a riveting and vibrant tale while maintaining such a high standard of academic rigor. Sir Steven is the rare writer who can engage a popular audience and satisfy the demands of the professional historian at the same time. ...
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    39,99 €

  • Drake, Nelson And Napoleon
    Baron Walter Runciman Runciman
    'Drake, Nelson And Napoleon' examines the lives and careers of three of history’s most celebrated military leaders. From Sir Francis Drake’s exploits in the Elizabethan era to Lord Nelson’s command during the Napoleonic Wars, this book explores their contributions to British naval power and their impact on the course of European history. Baron Walter Runciman Runciman delves in...
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    27,98 €

  • Sociology in Its Place
    Runciman / W. G. Runciman / WGRunciman
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    50,67 €

  • The Dark Side
    David F. Runciman / David FRunciman
    A compelling debut novel of nineteen short and diverse stories,touching a host of subjects including aliens,death and horror. With each story completely different from the last,it takes the reader on a journey through a cross section of debauched human life. A look on the dark side of life and beyond,with more twists and turns than the monaco grand prix. ...
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    16,69 €


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