Skip to content

The Decline of the West (Oxford Paperbacks)

The Decline of the West (Oxford Paperbacks) Hardback - 1991

by Spengler, Oswald

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Hardcover

Since its first publication in two volumes between 1926-28, this work has ranked as one of the most widely read and most talked about books of our time. Spengler probes the origin and "fate" of our civilization, presenting a world view based on the cyclical rise and decline of cultures. "An exciting excursion through history".--Time.

Description

Hardback. Acceptable.
Used - Acceptable
NZ$50.54
NZ$18.05 Shipping to USA
Standard delivery: 7 to 40 days
More Shipping Options
Ships from World of Books Ltd (West Sussex, United Kingdom)

Details

  • Title The Decline of the West (Oxford Paperbacks)
  • Author Spengler, Oswald
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition abridged edition
  • Condition Used - Acceptable
  • Pages 492
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Oxford University Press, USA, New York
  • Date 1991-02
  • Abridged Yes
  • Features Abridged
  • Bookseller's Inventory # GOR006006401
  • ISBN 9780195066340 / 0195066340
  • Weight 1.23 lbs (0.56 kg)
  • Dimensions 5.3 x 8 x 1.1 in (13.46 x 20.32 x 2.79 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Civilization - History
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 90-41662
  • Dewey Decimal Code 909

About World of Books Ltd West Sussex, United Kingdom

Biblio member since 2007
Seller rating: This seller has earned a 2 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

In 2002, World of Books Group was founded on an ethos to do good, protect the planet and support charities by enabling more goods to be reused. Since then, we've grown into to a global company pioneering the circular economy. Today, we drive the circular economy through three re-commerce brands: - Wob: Through Wob, we sell. We provide affordable, preloved books and media to customers all over the world. A book leaves our collection of over seven million titles and begins a new chapter every two seconds, enabling more goods to be reused. - Ziffit: Through Ziffit, we buy. We give people around the world the opportunity to contribute to the circular economy, earn money and protect the planet, by trading their unwanted books and media. - Shopiago: Through Shopiago, we help others. By sharing the technology that has grown World of Books Group into the business it is today, we're helping charities increase revenue and reduce waste through re-commerce.

Terms of Sale:

If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase for any reason, simply email customerservice@worldofbooks.com and we will quickly resolve any issues you may have. If you have any other queries about your order, please email customerservice@worldofbooks.com. Our goal is to deliver to our customers the best possible service and we hope your experience of dealing with us lives up to our promise. If for whatever reason we fail to meet your expectations then please let us know.

Browse books from World of Books Ltd

Categories

About the author

Oswald Spengler, one of the most controversial historians of this century, was born in Blankenburg, Germany in 1880 and died in Munich in 1936.
H. Stuart Hughes is Professor of History, Emeritus, at the University of California at San Diego. He is the author of many books, including Oswald Spengler: A Critical Estimate, Consciousness and Society and, most recently, Sophisticated Rebels.