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Hard Cover. Condición: Near Fine. Near Fine. 4th Printing. 4th printing (Ford-Smith, Folio 76 #1140). Includes publisher's slipcase. Fine book in near fine slipcase. Slipcase faintly scuffed. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 2003 Hard Cover. 288 pp. A collection of humorous vignettes by various authors, with contributions by William Shakespeare, Samuel Johnson, Charles Dickens, Winston S. Churchill, the Queen of England, G.K. Chesterton, P.G. Wodehouse, Mark Twain, Dorothy Parker, Groucho Marx, etc., etc. Ever since Chaucer's day, when the host of the Tabard Inn in Southwark rose to welcome the Canterbury Pilgrims with a joke, the After Dinner Speech, designed, if possible, to reduce the assembled company to helpless merriment, has presented the ultimate challenge. The best speakers are natural story-tellers - Gerard Hoffnung, reading a selection of letters from continental hoteliers: 'There is a French widow in every bedroom affording delightful prospects'; John Mortimer telling the woeful tale of a man's numerous unsuccessful attempts to murder his wife: 'At no time did Mrs Scott feel that the magic had gone out of their marriage' - and in this collection of post-prandial treasures you will find the very best of them, from Groucho Marx on how to resist a femme fatale, to Ralph Steadman surreally addressing the Lewis Carroll Centenary Dinner. 'Goodness', said a friend on greeting Mae West, 'where did you get those beautiful pearls?' 'Goodness', replied Mae, 'had nothing to do with it.' Shaggy dog stories, practical jokes, sporting anecdotes, rousing toasts, travellers' tales and risque reminiscences rub shoulders in this essential collection with real-life revelations and moments of history. Among the guests are Peter Ustinov, Jilly Cooper, Brian Johnstone, Charles Dickens, Dorothy Parker, Robertson Davies, Henry Grady and A.P. Herbert. There is food and drink in abundance. There is gentle reflection and endearing charm as well as defiant frivolity. Above all there are stories for every occasion - witty, absurd, momentous, philosophical, fascinating, poignant, and forever entertaining.…

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - How does a country founded on conviction slowly shift-without most people even noticing How Did We Get Here takes a closer look at American political history, uncovering how small cultural changes and moral compromises gradually shaped the direction of the nation.This is not just another overview of the political history of the United States.It's a deeper examination of the moments most people overlook-the quiet decisions that, over time, created lasting consequences.Because the truth is: Change rarely feels dangerous in the moment.It feels reasonable. Necessary. Even harmless.But over time, those small shifts don't stay small.They compound.They reshape institutions, influence culture, and redefine what a nation stands for.If you're searching for American political history books that go beyond surface-level events, this book connects the dots between past decisions and present reality.Inside, you'll discover: - How subtle cultural shifts influenced American political systems- Patterns within US political history that often go unnoticed- Why moral drift is difficult to recognize while it's happening- How the past continues to shape modern AmericaUnlike many political history books, this work doesn't just present events-it reveals the connections between them.It asks the questions that are easy to ignore: - When did the shift begin - Why didn't anyone stop it - And where is it leading Whether you're interested in American history, trying to better understand today's political climate, or looking for a new perspective on the political history of America, this book offers a thought-provoking and eye-opening lens.Because if we don't understand how we got here.we have no control over where we're going.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. How does a country founded on conviction slowly shift-without most people even noticing?How Did We Get Here? takes a closer look at American political history, uncovering how small cultural changes and moral compromises gradually shaped the direction of the nation.This is not just another overview of the political history of the United States.It's a deeper examination of the moments most people overlook-the quiet decisions that, over time, created lasting consequences.Because the truth is: Change rarely feels dangerous in the moment.It feels reasonable. Necessary. Even harmless.But over time, those small shifts don't stay small.They compound.They reshape institutions, influence culture, and redefine what a nation stands for.If you're searching for American political history books that go beyond surface-level events, this book connects the dots between past decisions and present reality.Inside, you'll discover: How subtle cultural shifts influenced American political systemsPatterns within US political history that often go unnoticedWhy moral drift is difficult to recognize while it's happeningHow the past continues to shape modern AmericaUnlike many political history books, this work doesn't just present events-it reveals the connections between them.It asks the questions that are easy to ignore: When did the shift begin?Why didn't anyone stop it?And where is it leading?Whether you're interested in American history, trying to better understand today's political climate, or looking for a new perspective on the political history of America, this book offers a thought-provoking and eye-opening lens.Because if we don't understand how we got here.we have no control over where we're going. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. How does a country founded on conviction slowly shift-without most people even noticing?How Did We Get Here? takes a closer look at American political history, uncovering how small cultural changes and moral compromises gradually shaped the direction of the nation.This is not just another overview of the political history of the United States.It's a deeper examination of the moments most people overlook-the quiet decisions that, over time, created lasting consequences.Because the truth is: Change rarely feels dangerous in the moment.It feels reasonable. Necessary. Even harmless.But over time, those small shifts don't stay small.They compound.They reshape institutions, influence culture, and redefine what a nation stands for.If you're searching for American political history books that go beyond surface-level events, this book connects the dots between past decisions and present reality.Inside, you'll discover: How subtle cultural shifts influenced American political systemsPatterns within US political history that often go unnoticedWhy moral drift is difficult to recognize while it's happeningHow the past continues to shape modern AmericaUnlike many political history books, this work doesn't just present events-it reveals the connections between them.It asks the questions that are easy to ignore: When did the shift begin?Why didn't anyone stop it?And where is it leading?Whether you're interested in American history, trying to better understand today's political climate, or looking for a new perspective on the political history of America, this book offers a thought-provoking and eye-opening lens.Because if we don't understand how we got here.we have no control over where we're going. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - How does a country founded on conviction slowly shift-without most people even noticing How Did We Get Here takes a closer look at American political history, uncovering how small cultural changes and moral compromises gradually shaped the direction of the nation.This is not just another overview of the political history of the United States.It's a deeper examination of the moments most people overlook-the quiet decisions that, over time, created lasting consequences.Because the truth is:Change rarely feels dangerous in the moment.It feels reasonable. Necessary. Even harmless.But over time, those small shifts don't stay small.They compound.They reshape institutions, influence culture, and redefine what a nation stands for.If you're searching for American political history books that go beyond surface-level events, this book connects the dots between past decisions and present reality.Inside, you'll discover:How subtle cultural shifts influenced American political systemsPatterns within US political history that often go unnoticedWhy moral drift is difficult to recognize while it's happeningHow the past continues to shape modern AmericaUnlike many political history books, this work doesn't just present events-it reveals the connections between them.It asks the questions that are easy to ignore:When did the shift begin Why didn't anyone stop it And where is it leading Whether you're interested in American history, trying to better understand today's political climate, or looking for a new perspective on the political history of America, this book offers a thought-provoking and eye-opening lens.Because if we don't understand how we got here.we have no control over where we're going.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. How Did We Get Here? | America's 250 Year Moral Drift and the Choices That Shaped a Nation | James W Barham | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | James W Barham | EAN 9798256288723 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…