The Warrior Queens; Boadicea's Chariot
by Fraser, Antonia
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0297794868
- ISBN 13
- 9780297794868
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Illustrated. list of illustrations, author's note, reference notes and index. Illustrated end pages. The text is illustrated with four inserts, of eight pages each of black-and-white / colour photography or illustrations. Blue coloured boards with silver coloured titles to the back strip. From the pacific to the belligerent, they include Catherine the Great, Elisabeth I, Isabella of Spain, the Rani of Jhansi, and the formidable Queen Jinga of Angola; a history of warrior queens throughout history, including the modern day Democratic elected "warrior queens"  Indira Gandhi, Golda Meir and Margaret Thatcher e.g. Antonia Fraser's warrior Queens are those women who have both ruled and lead in war. Taking Boadicea as the definitive example, the female champions from other ages and civilisations make a fascinating and awesome assembly." -- from the rear panel blurb. A little rubbing of the book edges with minor age toning of the text block edges and pages. Minor ruffling of the dustwrapper edges and rubbing of the panels. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [6], VII - XV, [3], 3 - 383, [1] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Military & Warfare; 0297794868; Women & Feminism. ISBN: 0297794868. ISBN/EAN: 9780297794868. Inventory No: 0126513. . 9780297794868
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0126513
- Title
- The Warrior Queens; Boadicea's Chariot
- Author
- Fraser, Antonia
- Illustrator
- Illustrated
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0297794868
- ISBN 13
- 9780297794868
- Publisher
- Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1988
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Warrior Queens, military history, Boadicea, Catherine the Great, Elisabeth I, Isabella of Spain, the Rani of Jhansi, Queen Jinga of Angola. Military & Warfare; 0297794868; Women & Feminism. Illustrated Unbranded ISBN: 0297794868 EAN: 97802
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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melbourne, Victoria
About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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