JB Books (539 results)

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good+. The famous and much-practiced (and denied) 'Bible of Realpolitik', a treatise on statecraft, diplomacy, interational relations, and lasting, workable government. Softcover, 153pp. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Former Owner Stamp.

Seller Inventory # 00656

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. BCE. An interesting, detailed biographical account of Adolf Hitler's life and death, with many little-known aspects revealed of his personal life, friends, and assistants. Hardcover with dust jacket, 623pp., d.j. shows light edgewear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00116

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. A beautifully-illustrated study of the Famous 19th-century French painter and his works, with many of his greatest paintings reproduced in countless full-color and b/w illustrations. Large-format book; contains chronology, bibliography, index. Large-format hardcover, 196pp. A very nice copy. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00000787

Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. The famous Russian author's classic and fascinating non-fictional account of his time spent in Siberia as a political exile in pre-revolutionary Russia, reflecting upon conditions there, his fellow inmates, the nature of the Czarist system and how it treats political prisoners, the social and revolutionary issues of the Russia of his time, much more. Wraps, 362pp. A nice copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Former Owner Stamp.

Seller Inventory # 00008252

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good-. Sixth Printing. A survey of the careers and accomplishments of women artists in Western Civilization, discussing over sixty artists - mostly painters and sculptors - their work, their times, their artistic innovations, the trends they represented, much more. Softcover, contains illustrations, notes, bibliography, indexed, 240pp., book shows mild general wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00012648

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good-. Seventh Printing. A scholar of Nostradamus presents his quatrains along with her fascinating interpretation of same, carefully explaining and aligning his individual prophecies with actual historical happenings and personalities - and calamitous events yet to come. Softcover, indexed, 446pp., book shows light general wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00012714

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition (stated). The former Soviet Union's President discusses his role in bringing his country closer to the West and dismantling communism, frank in his criticism of the past, his optimism for the future relations between Russia and America, the strivings for a non-violent nuclear-free world, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 254pp., book shows several marks inside front board, d.j. flaps are pasted to boards. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00003323

Soft Cover. Condition: Good-. Sixth Printing. A scholarly history of these periods in medieval European history, studying the role of the churches and their development, the Hundred Years' War, chivalry, humanism, the secular state, the counter-reformation, European expansion, economic problems, much more. Softcover, 305pp., many pages show underlinings, covers inside a plastic protector. A good reading and working copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Former Owner Signature.

Seller Inventory # 00014224

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition (thus). First Printing of the First Paperback Edition (stated). The autobiography of the globetrotting man who has exerted so much behind the scenes influence throughout the 20th century - as financier, businessman, statesman, envoy, industrialist, entrepeneur, philanthropist, physician. from Lenin to Gorbachev, FDR to Reagan, knowing and influencing presidents, prime ministers, shahs, sheiks, and monarchs. Filled with a wealth of information on personalities and events; contains numerous glossy illustrations, index. Wraps, 544pp., shows light general wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Former Owner Bookplate.

Seller Inventory # 00005724

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. BCE. A very interesting account of the background and events of the 1945 postwar Allied summit meeting at Potsdam, Germany, at which postwar issues were discussed, and in which US President Harry Truman had the first ' cold war' showdown with the former Soviet ally. Book contains numerous facts and details not covered by other historians. Hardcover with dust jacket, 301pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00125

Hard Cover. Condition: Fair-. Dust Jacket Condition: Not Published with Dust Jacket. A reprint of the 1910 edition, a 'geographical reader' semi-fictional account of pre-Bolshevik Russia and the country life of a Russian, suitable for young readers or collectors; contains frontispiece, a short Russian pronunciation vocabulary, numerous b/w illustrations. Hardcover, 117pp., book shows numerous signs of aging, fading to letters on spine, pagination soiling, a couple of pages torn. Extremely rare. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00002146

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition (stated). A journalist with experience with the Finns during the 1940 'Winter War' there, discusses his experiences with, and knowledge of, the Soviet Union of the early postwar period: the closed society, the oppression, the terror, the odd ramshackle economic-political structure, much more. Hardcover, 309pp. Binding firm and pagination clear. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Former Owner Signature.

Seller Inventory # 00002904

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition (?). A thoughtful discussion of the various historical, political, and social trends of the 20th century which culminated into the military struggle known as World War 2, and the likely future direction of the world as divided into its main camps and political and social systems; contains index. Edition and printing not given. Hardcover, 340pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00003560

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. BCE. A memoir of the author's experiences and perceptions of Europe and America from the 1900s into the post-World War Two period, with much material on her life in Czechoslovakia and the leading politicians she knew there, the early years of communist rule, the city of Prague and its cultural milieu, art, politics, music, literature, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, indexed, 498pp., d.j. shows mild edgewear with several small closed edgetears. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00014720

Hard Cover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. A vast, moving tapestry of war and revolution as experienced during the 18th century by a French nobleman and his contemporaries, as reconstructed from actual correspondence from some of the principles in this work. Hardcover, contains illustrations, charts, appendices, indexed, 441pp., boards show general wear, edgwear, and fraying, binding loosening, tape repairs to front fep, interior pagination clean and bright. A good working and reading copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bookstore Stamp.

Seller Inventory # 00005602

Hard Cover. Condition: Good-. No Jacket. First Edition. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A sequel to the author's earlier 1979 book on the same subject, a set of predictions and scenarios involvng the world crashing into flames in a new global world war, this edition updated with new changes and possibilities. Hardcover, contains maps, indexed, 367pp., pagination shows water staining; a good reading copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00015026

Magazine. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Issue number 68 of a highly unusual 'revisionist' publication aimed at revisionists and at students in academe interested in these subjects, and devoted to discussing issues relating to Bradley Smith's own revisionist activism as well as his personal life and experiences, the Holocaust, World War 2, intellectual freedom, historical research, the activities of Jewish organizations related to freedom of speech or lack thereof, more. This issue: Christmas 20113 and the Life Itself, Dov Hikind, Anne Frank and the New York Times, more. Large-format newsletter, 8pp. A very nice copy. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

Seller Inventory # 00016442

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. BCE. FIRST PRINTING (stated). The reminiscences of the former World War 2 German Army General tasked to collect and analyze military intelligence information on the Soviet Army, later employed in postwar Germany by the Allies to continue th e same work and create Germany's postwar intelligence service. Translation by David Irving. Hardcover with dust jacket, 386pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00170

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Second Printing. The 'dean of French diplomatic historians' presents France's point of view reflective on the origins of World War 2, but also canvassing the entire period from the Versailles period of 1919 onwards. Translated from the French by Decouvreur Ferguson. Hardcover with dust jacket, 327pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00315

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Third Printing. A unique and fascinating examination of the Russian people, their likes and dislikes, problems, needs, and generally 'the texture of life as Russians live it', by the New York Times Pulitzer Prize winner. Hardcover with dust jacket, 527pp., book and d.j. show light general wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00482

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition (thus). An alarming analysis of Russia's past and present - with particular attention given to how that nation and set of peoples has handled national and international problems historically - near invariably through incessant patterns of war, bloodshed, violence, repression, and despotism - and what this likely portends for its role in the 21st century and beyond. 'Larger Agenda' series, nicely illustrated. Hardcover with dust jacket, 83pp., d.j. shows very light edgewear. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00003378

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. BCE. A biography of the 16th century Tudor queen, Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, family charts, index. 254pp., d.j. shows several large closed edgetears. Good reading copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00007549

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition (thus). A short introductory history of the Vikings, beautifully illustrated with countless full-color and b/w photos, drawings, maps, etc.; contains bibliography. Large-format hardcover with dust jacket, 96pp. A nice copy. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Former Owner Inscription & Signature.

Seller Inventory # 00000788

Hard Cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Fourth Printing. An interesting, concise biography of the great French military leader, his life, his campaigns, his times and contemporaries, much more. Hardcover, indexed, 199pp + 7pp. index., has the usual library markings, general wear and staining to boards, binding starting to loosen, pagination clean and bright. A fair to good reading and working copy. Rare. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Ex-Library.

Seller Inventory # 00008651

Hard Cover. Condition: Good-. No Jacket. A interesting pocket sized survey of world history from ancient times to modern, neatly encapsulating all the salient periods, events, personalities, and regions. Hardcover, contains maps, tables, indexed, 240pp., boards show mild general wear, interior pagination clean and bright but starting to lightly brown from age. A good reading and working copy. Rare. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00008684

Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. First Paperback Edition (stated). FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition (stated). A study of American policy with respect to the Holocaust during World War 2, the author contending that US policymakers did not do enough to save the Jews of Europe, did not admit enough of them as refugee immigrants, disbelieved that the Holocaust was occurring, and made other decisions negatively affecting the fate of Europe's Jews. Wraps, contains notes, bibliography, indexed, 444pp., rear cover shows one corner crease. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00008787

Wraps. Condition: Very Good-. Fifth Printing. A study of the contrasts and similarities between the American and Soviet political systems, their evolution into these forms, how power is wielded, much more. Wraps, appendix, notes, indexed, 461pp., light wear to covers, some pages show underlinings. A very good reading and working copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00008878

Wraps. Condition: Fine. Later Printing. The acclaimed novel from which the major film was made, of a German businessman saving Jews from the SS during the Holocaust, he citing their critical economic utility in the concentration camps' industrial production and thereby they staying in their workplaces throughout the war. Novel is loosely based upon the real life personage of Oskar Schindler and his actions during World War 2. Wraps, contains an SS ranks appendix, 398pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00008936

Wraps. Condition: Very Good+. First Paperback Edition (stated). FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition (stated). The story of the 'second Russian Revolution' in which the former Soviet Union transformed itself back into Russia, with much discussion on the roots of that reform, Mikhail Gorbachev's role, social, economic and cultural changes, the attempts by the former Soviet leadership to retain control, much more. Wraps, contains bibliography, notes, indexed, 734pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 00008951

Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. First Paperback Edition. A history of Medieval society, with particular attention given to personalities, the Papacy, the Court, law, towns and the countryside and their development, the interactive functions of each, and how civilization as a whole retained its coherence and integration with respect to these elements. Wraps, illustrations, bibliography, indexed, 143pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Former Owner Inscription & Signature.

Seller Inventory # 00009023