Paideia: The Ideals of Greek Culture
by Werner Jaeger; Translated by Gilbert Highet
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- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1939. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition, first printing Large octavo Hardback.Brick red cloth gilt xxxii + 420 pp. Very Good condition No dust jacket. No inscriptions. Scarce first UK edition,
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On Apr 13 2019, a reader said:
This is a classic about ancient greek culture. Anyone having interest in ancient greek thoughts and ideas about life and world should read it. Recommen!
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- Bookseller
- Alexander's Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 088068
- Title
- Paideia: The Ideals of Greek Culture
- Author
- Werner Jaeger; Translated by Gilbert Highet
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Basil Blackwell
- Place of Publication
- Oxford
- Date Published
- 1939
- Pages
- 452
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Weight
- 1.76 lbs
- Keywords
- Paideia: The Ideals of Greek Culture; Werner Jaeger; Translated by Gilbert Highet
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- Poetry;
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About Alexander's Books
Alexander's Books was founded in 1987 and initially traded as a bookshop in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The stock consists of approximately 15,000 books on most subjects, but specialises in History, Literature, Children's books and Topography with a good sprinkling of other subjects. We are a family business. At Alexander's Books we pride ourselves on providing a prompt and efficient service. The Alexander's Books Team
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