Illustrated history of the United States Mint ... American coinage ... : with biographical sketches of the mint officers from its foundation to the present time; to which are added a glossary of mint terms and the latest official tables ...
In the mid-19th century India was the "jewel in the crown" of the British Empire and was protected by the largely native armies of the East India Company. In 1857 discontent exploded into open rebellion, obliging Britain to field its largest army since the Napoleonic Wars, forty years before. Gregory Fremont Barnes examines the origins of British rule in India, the causes of the conflict, the rival forces and fighting itself, including the massacre of Cawnpore and the epic sieges of Delhi and Lucknow. He also reveals the ...
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In the mid-19th century India was the "jewel in the crown" of the British Empire and was protected by the largely native armies of the East India Company. In 1857 discontent exploded into open rebellion, obliging Britain to field its largest army since the Napoleonic Wars, forty years before. Gregory Fremont Barnes examines the origins of British rule in India, the causes of the conflict, the rival forces and fighting itself, including the massacre of Cawnpore and the epic sieges of Delhi and Lucknow. He also reveals the intriguing truth behind the 'greased cartridge' controversy - the allegation that the introduction of gun cartridges covered in pig fat, an insult to both Hindu and Muslim religious sensibilities, was the catalyst for the conflict. However, once hostilities began the mutineers had no qualms about using the cartridges, thus throwing into question the long-held belief that the mutiny hinged principally on this issue. The discussion of the importance and enduring legacy of the Indian Mutiny makes this essential reading for anyone wanting to learn more about the power of empire.
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Add this copy of Illustrated History of the United States Mint to cart. $30.79, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
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Good. Reprint. Endpapers slightly dampstained at crown. (numismatic, coinage, mint, engravers) [ISBN 0915262118] Inquire if you need further information.
Add this copy of Illustrated History of the United States Mint (1893) to cart. $24.95, good condition, Sold by Bookworks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1893 by George G. Evans, Publisher.
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Good. No dust jacket as issued. Book Early imprint dated 1893 on the title page, New Revised Edition. Tightly bound in brown cloth with gold titles. Moderate shelf and edge wear. The contents include numerous B/W photo plates showing coins, minting machinery and portraits of U.S. Mint directors. The pages show age-toning and have some blue pencil underlining. The front inner hinge has been repaired, the binding remains tight.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Very good, clean, tight condition. Text is free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged with tracking.
Add this copy of Illustrated History of the United States Mint to cart. $44.50, very good condition, Sold by BingoBooks2 rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vancouver, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1977 by Sanford J Durst.
Add this copy of Illustrated History of the United States Mint; a to cart. $90.00, very good condition, Sold by Second Life Books Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lanesborough, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1892 by George G Evans.
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8vo, pp. 180 + adv. Bound in brown cloth stamped min gilt, a very good tight clean copy. Illustrtated thoughtout with images of the mint and coins, etc.
