Gilbert beith (37 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. A very good copy of the softcover edition. The text is wholly unmarked, pristine, and the binding is bright and fresh in appearance, with no creasing to the spine, and moderate wear at the extremities. A sharp copy.

Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. VG: in very good condition without dust jacket as issued. Inscription on title page. 210mm x 300mm (8" x 12"). viii, 90pp. B/w and colour illustrations. Illustrated laminated card cover.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Good. FIRST EDITION, 24 pp., softcover, extracted from larger bound volume and re-stapled, text slightly darkened, good only, - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a scathing critique of the state of affairs in the Scottish Highlands during the 19th century, focusing on the intertwined issues of the crofter land question and the Church of Scotland's endowments. The author uses a personal anecdote of a Sunday service in Sutherland to illustrate the deep-seated resentment of the Highland people towards the Established Church, viewing it as a symbol of oppression and injustice. The book explores the historical context of this resentment, tracing it back to the Highland Clearances, a period of forced evictions and land grabs by landlords seeking to replace tenant farmers with sheep. The author argues that the Church of Scotland, through its close association with the landed gentry, further compounded the misery of the crofters by siding with their oppressors. This historical analysis lays bare the profound social and political inequalities that persisted in the Highlands, painting a picture of a people stripped of their land, their livelihoods, and even their religious freedom. The author delves into the question of church endowments, arguing that these funds, which were meant to be for the benefit of the people, were instead used to support the wealthy and powerful, further deepening the divide between the aristocracy and the impoverished crofters. He proposes a redistribution of these funds, advocating for their use in improving the lives of the Highland people through free education, land reform, and the development of the fishing industry. This book offers a powerful and nuanced perspective on the complexities of social and political change, challenging the prevailing power structures of its time and advocating for the rights of the most vulnerable members of society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. pp. 248.

Zustand: New. pp. 248.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: New. pp. 248.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 248 pages. 8.43x5.85x0.73 inches. In Stock.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. Gilbert BeithEdward Carpenter: In Appreciation, first published in 1931, presents a collection of tributes to and reminiscences about the renowned socialist poet, pioneering gay rights activist, environmentalist and political thinker. Em.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

First Edition. Very Good hardback, edges bumped. Pages are age toned. Ownership signature of C V Stuart Payner, Lingfield Colony dated 1932. Remains of label on rear pastedown, but otherwise clean and unmarked. 246 pp Hardback in brown cloth, with photogravure frontispiece. The image on this page is of the actual book for sale.…

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. pp. 248.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. pp. 248.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. Editor(s): Beith, Gilbert. Series: Routledge Revivals. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: DC; DSB; GBC; HPCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138. Weight in Grams: 449. . 2013. Hardback. . . . .

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. Editor(s): Beith, Gilbert. Series: Routledge Revivals. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: DC; DSB; GBC; HPCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138. Weight in Grams: 449. . 2013. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 248 pages. 8.60x5.50x0.90 inches. In Stock.