ISBN: 9780802118462 - the perfect summer: england 1911, just before the storm (49 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A "sparkling social history" that brings the twilight of the Edwardian era to life (Entertainment Weekly). The Perfect Summer chronicles a glorious English summer just over a century ago, when the world was on the cusp of irrevocable change. That summer of 1911, a new king was crowned and the aristocracy was at play, bounding from one house party to the next. But perfection was not for all. Cracks in the social fabric were showing. The country was brought to a standstill by industrial strikes. Temperatures rose steadily to more than 100 degrees; by August, deaths from heatstroke were too many for newspapers to report. Drawing on material from intimate and rarely seen sources and narrated from the viewpoints of a series of exceptional individuals--among them a debutante, a choirboy, a politician, a trade unionist, a butler, and the queen--The Perfect Summer is a vividly rendered glimpse of a bygone time and place. "Brimming with delectable information and little-known facts . . . manages to describe every stratum of English society . . . Where Nicolson is especially good, however, is with the royals and the aristocracy, whose country estates, salons, entertainments, and affairs--discreet and indiscreet--she describes with accuracy and humor." --The Providence Journal "A hugely interesting portrait of a society teetering on a precipice both nationally and internationally . . . As page turning as a novel." --Joanna Trollope.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A "sparkling social history" that brings the twilight of the Edwardian era to life (Entertainment Weekly). The Perfect Summer chronicles a glorious English summer just over a century ago, when the world was on the cusp of irrevocable change. That summer of 1911, a new king was crowned and the aristocracy was at play, bounding from one house party to the next. But perfection was not for all. Cracks in the social fabric were showing. The country was brought to a standstill by industrial strikes. Temperatures rose steadily to more than 100 degrees; by August, deaths from heatstroke were too many for newspapers to report. Drawing on material from intimate and rarely seen sources and narrated from the viewpoints of a series of exceptional individuals--among them a debutante, a choirboy, a politician, a trade unionist, a butler, and the queen--The Perfect Summer is a vividly rendered glimpse of a bygone time and place. "Brimming with delectable information and little-known facts . . . manages to describe every stratum of English society . . . Where Nicolson is especially good, however, is with the royals and the aristocracy, whose country estates, salons, entertainments, and affairs--discreet and indiscreet--she describes with accuracy and humor." --The Providence Journal "A hugely interesting portrait of a society teetering on a precipice both nationally and internationally . . . As page turning as a novel." --Joanna Trollope.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good.

Zustand: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: first ] Publisher: Grove Press Pub Date: 5/10/2007 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 304 first edition.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

hardcover. Zustand: Like New. Used - Like New.

Zustand: Good. 1st American Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. 1st American Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: very good. Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A "sparkling social history" that brings the twilight of the Edwardian era to life (Entertainment Weekly). The Perfect Summer chronicles a glorious English summer just over a century ago, when the world was on the cusp of irrevocable change. That summer of 1911, a new king was crowned and the aristocracy was at play, bounding from one house party to the next. But perfection was not for all. Cracks in the social fabric were showing. The country was brought to a standstill by industrial strikes. Temperatures rose steadily to more than 100 degrees; by August, deaths from heatstroke were too many for newspapers to report. Drawing on material from intimate and rarely seen sources and narrated from the viewpoints of a series of exceptional individuals--among them a debutante, a choirboy, a politician, a trade unionist, a butler, and the queen--The Perfect Summer is a vividly rendered glimpse of a bygone time and place. "Brimming with delectable information and little-known facts . . . manages to describe every stratum of English society . . . Where Nicolson is especially good, however, is with the royals and the aristocracy, whose country estates, salons, entertainments, and affairs--discreet and indiscreet--she describes with accuracy and humor." --The Providence Journal "A hugely interesting portrait of a society teetering on a precipice both nationally and internationally . . . As page turning as a novel." --Joanna Trollope.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A "sparkling social history" that brings the twilight of the Edwardian era to life (Entertainment Weekly). The Perfect Summer chronicles a glorious English summer just over a century ago, when the world was on the cusp of irrevocable change. That summer of 1911, a new king was crowned and the aristocracy was at play, bounding from one house party to the next. But perfection was not for all. Cracks in the social fabric were showing. The country was brought to a standstill by industrial strikes. Temperatures rose steadily to more than 100 degrees; by August, deaths from heatstroke were too many for newspapers to report. Drawing on material from intimate and rarely seen sources and narrated from the viewpoints of a series of exceptional individuals--among them a debutante, a choirboy, a politician, a trade unionist, a butler, and the queen--The Perfect Summer is a vividly rendered glimpse of a bygone time and place. "Brimming with delectable information and little-known facts . . . manages to describe every stratum of English society . . . Where Nicolson is especially good, however, is with the royals and the aristocracy, whose country estates, salons, entertainments, and affairs--discreet and indiscreet--she describes with accuracy and humor." --The Providence Journal "A hugely interesting portrait of a society teetering on a precipice both nationally and internationally . . . As page turning as a novel." --Joanna Trollope.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good.

Zustand: acceptable. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy.…

hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Fast Shipping - Safe and Secure Bubble Mailer.

Zustand: Very Good.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 2006 2nd ptg. 290pp. illus. hardback tall 8vo: Very Good in a Very Good dj [edges show age foxing; else a nice clean, complete & tight copy; dj = p-c; spine sunned; else VG] Praise for this popular social history by the granddaughter of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson from Simon Winchester, William Boyd, Antonia Fraser, et al.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Used - Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Am Edition, Fascinating social history of England before the war that would change the world. The book has the remnants of a small sticker on the front overleaf and the dj is a bit tattered, esp. on the top edge. However, the cover and interior are in perfect condition.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 8.8 X 5.9 X 1.4 inches; 304 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Dust jacket in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Great Britain; ISBN: 0802118461. ISBN/EAN: 9780802118462. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 23876.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Grove Press, 2007. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

hardcover. Zustand: fine. near fine. Illustrated. xiii + 290 pages, 8vo, yellow cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: Grove Press, (2006). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper.