Painstakingly researched, this book contains much never-before-published archival material, presented in traditional storytelling style while still adhering to the strict rules for historical revelation. The saga told chronicles the dawn of steam-powered vessels in the early 19th century, and the resistance to this first technology that allowed humans to artificially overcome Nature to practical effect. While the brilliant Robert Fulton's first 'steamboats' proved their worth on rivers, lakes and bays, there was deep skepticism that such vessels were capable of overcoming the unpredictable powers of the sea. To prove that it was possible for such a craft to cross the Atlantic Ocean, Captain Moses Rogers designed not a 'steamboat,' but a 'steamship,' the first of its kind. To most mariners, however, this vessel named Savannah seemed so dangerous that they considered it nothing more than a 'steam coffin.' 726pp. N.B. Slight creasing to head and tail of D/J spine.
Hodos Historia LLC, 2010, Cloth, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: Very Good. . Heavy Item Postage Quote. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 9781893616004

Inventory #29101

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Signed by author on title page. N.B. Inch long closed tear to ffep. Spine faded with slight rubbing to head and tail. Foredge of front board marked. 221pp.
Methuen & Co Ltd, 1945, Cloth, Book Condition: Good, Jacket Condition: No Jacket. Signed First Edition. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN:

Inventory #29811

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Moral and political theorists who espouse Egalitarianism and Marxism tend to assume that it is extremely hard, if not impossible, to put forward an original and plausible moral justification of classical liberalism. Professor Spector is concerned to build just such a justification. He reconstructs and then criticizes a familiar approach to the moral foundations of classical liberalism which rests on the maximization of negative freedom, and then frames an alternative theory centered in the deontological protection of positive freedom. In doing so he parts company not only with utilitarianism and contractarianism, but also with the theory of natural rights. Among the topics he discusses are the concepts of negative and positive freedom, the notion of a moral right, the connection between positive freedom and personal autonomy, the axiological uniqueness of each human being, and the agent-relativity of moral reasons. 196pp. N.B. Previous owners inscription to ffep. Small crease to bottom edge of front D/J.
Clarendon Press, 1992, Cloth, Book Condition: Fine, Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 0198239211

Inventory #24517

Price: £ 30.00 GBP ($ 38.70 approx. - € 33.15 approx.)

260pp. N.B. Previous owners inscription to ffep. Reading crease to spine edge of front cover.
Merlin Press Limited, 1979, Paperback, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. Reprint. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 9780850360714

Inventory #25959

Price: £ 7.50 GBP ($ 9.68 approx. - € 8.29 approx.)

With the adoption of extensive human rights standards and their wide acceptance by States and the international community, the time has come to emphasize the implementation of these standards at both national and international levels. International financial institutions and development agencies have a special role to play in this respect, considering the influence and the resources at their disposal. Increasingly, they are acknowledging this duty, not only as a service to human rights but more so in recognition of the contribution which human rights and democracy, and so by extension good governance and accountability, make to political stability and improved economies. This volume is the result of a workshop on the inspection panel which was organized in Lund by the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and co-sponsored by the World Bank. Its purpose is to look for common ground in areas of mutual interest and to offer a substantive collection of ideas which can prove useful for the future work of the inspection panel and similar institutions. Such undertakings must include human rights education and training for the officialdom of national governments and international organisations, as well as for the individuals and groups who stand to benefit from the implementation of the international standards and monitoring exercises, where independent and impartial experts scrutinize the conduct of national and international actors. N.B.Bottom right corners slightly bumped.282pp.
Kluwer Law International, 2000, Cloth/Laminated Boards, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. . . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 9041113908

Inventory #14975

Price: £ 30.00 GBP ($ 38.70 approx. - € 33.15 approx.)