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1923. No edition remarks. 308 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Black and white illustration plates. Pages with some foxing and tanning, particularly to endpapers and textblock edges. Some heavy cracking to hinges and gutters. Binding loose. Boards have heavy shelf wear with bumping and fraying to corners and crushing, fraying and tearing to spine ends and edges. All surfaces tanned and sunned, particularly spine. Gilt lettering to spine is dulled but remains brighter on front. Seller Inventory # 1728305021MHP
Title: Mark Sykes: His Life And Letters
Publisher: Cassell and Company LTD
Publication Date: 1923
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
PF. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-IUK-9789354186974
Quantity: 10 available
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating glimpse into the extraordinary life of a man who defied convention and embraced adventure. The author details the subject's unique upbringing, marked by a blend of traditional English gentry life at the family estate of Sledmere and a passion for travel that led him to distant and often dangerous corners of the world. We are introduced to a man who, despite a lack of formal academic success, possessed a sharp intellect, a voracious appetite for knowledge, and a remarkable ability to connect with people from diverse cultures. The book delves into the subject's early experiences in the East, his involvement in the South African War, and his eventual rise to prominence within the British political and military spheres. Through vivid anecdotes and intimate glimpses into the subject's correspondence, the author paints a portrait of a man whose life was shaped by his deep faith, his unwavering sense of duty, and his dedication to shaping the destiny of the Middle East during a pivotal period in history. Ultimately, this book provides a compelling and nuanced account of an extraordinary life, highlighting the intricate interplay of personal ambition, political intrigue, and historical forces that defined a generation. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780243382552_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243382552
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLING22Oct2517050126687
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.05. Seller Inventory # G0243382553I5N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book. Seller Inventory # ria9781014489289_lsuk
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9781014489289_new
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781014489289
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 156. Seller Inventory # C9781014489289
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780260392909
Quantity: 15 available