Ren Grousset (22 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. .While the early history of the steppe nomad is shrouded in obscurity, The Empire of the Steppes brings both the general reader and the specialist the majestic sweep, grandeur and the overriding intellectual grasp of Grousset's original. Hailed as a masterpiece when first published in French in 1939, and in English in 1970, this great work of synthesis brings before us the people of the steppes, dominated by three mighty figures--Atilla, Genghiz Khan, and Tamberlain--as they marched through ten centuries of history, from the borders of China to the frontiers of the West. The book includes nineteen maps, a comprehensive index, notes, and bibliography. The late Rene Grousset was director of the Cernuschi Museum and curator of the Muse Guimet in Paris, a member of the French Academy and author of many works on Asia Minor and the Near East.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. .While the early history of the steppe nomad is shrouded in obscurity, The Empire of the Steppes brings both the general reader and the specialist the majestic sweep, grandeur and the overriding intellectual grasp of Grousset's original. Hailed as a masterpiece when first published in French in 1939, and in English in 1970, this great work of synthesis brings before us the people of the steppes, dominated by three mighty figures--Atilla, Genghiz Khan, and Tamberlain--as they marched through ten centuries of history, from the borders of China to the frontiers of the West. The book includes nineteen maps, a comprehensive index, notes, and bibliography. The late Rene Grousset was director of the Cernuschi Museum and curator of the Muse Guimet in Paris, a member of the French Academy and author of many works on Asia Minor and the Near East.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: New. pp. 387.

Condition: New. pp. 387.

Condition: New. pp. 387.

Condition: New. pp. 387.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Hardcover folio with light brown boards. 10 pages color frontispiece, xv color plates 35 cm. 16 plates in color from the work of old Chinese and Japanese masters. Introd. by Ren? Grousset. Series: Iris books "Printed in Switzerland." Painting, Chinese. Japanese. Very good (+) to near fine. Very light chipping/fraying to spine head and foot. All pages clean. One long 6.5cm ink marking on back board.…

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

Condition: New. 2019. paperback. . . . . .

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Condition: Good. None. 4 Volume Set. Hardcover. FRENCH TEXT. B/w illustrations throughout. Former owner's bookplate on front endpapers of all 4 books. Multi-color cover boards with brown leather quarter/spine and matching leather corners. Cover boards have some agewear. Spine has raised bands with paste down title labels in gilt. Leather is showing age wear and worn at edges and spine, in places. Tanning from age throughout and foxing to top edges. Gutters split in some areas, but no pages are detached or missing. Beautiful, old set that is "a general introduction to the study of the arts in Asia for the cultivated public." Vol.1: L'Orient: 362 pages; Vol. 2: L'Inde: 370 pages;Vol. 3: Le Chine: 360 pages; and Vol. 4: La Japon: 319 pages. Record # 31653.…

Milano, Mondadori,1946, brossura originale a colori, pp. 383.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Good. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. . SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

paperback. Condition: New. NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.