Robert Peel: A Biography.
by Douglas Hurd
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0297848445
- ISBN 13
- 9780297848448
- Seller
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Ilminster, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London .UK: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2007. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Robert Peel's legacy still influences the British way of life. As Home Secretary he created the modern police force. His Tamworth manifesto is seen as the basis of enlightened Conservatism. He also introduced income tax, and is remembered for the repeal of the Corn Laws, an issue as divisive as Europe was to be a century and a half later. The covers and binding are square, and tight. there is minor spotting to the head of the text block and the dust jacket as been priced-clipped. This book is photographed in the box its packed in as proof against in-transit damage. Book price includes 2nd Class Signed For Parcel Post in UK only. .
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- Bookseller
- powellbooksofsomerset.co.uk (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 08975
- Title
- Robert Peel: A Biography.
- Author
- Douglas Hurd
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0297848445
- ISBN 13
- 9780297848448
- Publisher
- Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- Place of Publication
- London .UK
- Date Published
- 2007
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Keywords
- Robert Peel, A Biography, Douglas Hurd.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography - General;
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