A View from the Sidelines

Shea, Michael

ISBN 10: 0750932457 ISBN 13: 9780750932455

Editorial: Sutton Publishing, Stroud, Gloucester, 2003

Idioma: Ingl�s

Condici�n: Usado - Excelente Encuadernaci�n de tapa dura

Guardar para m�s tarde

Vendido por BiblioFile, Cadole, FLINT, Reino Unido

Vendedor de AbeBooks desde 20 de marzo de 2020

Calificaci�n del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas

Ver los art�culos de este vendedor

Ver todos los ejemplares de este libro

Usado - Encuadernaci�n de tapa dura

Condici�n: Usado - Excelente

Precio: EUR 29,59 Convertir moneda

EUR 34,48 gastos de env�o desde Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America Destinos, gastos y plazos de env�o

Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles

A�adir al carrito

Guardar para m�s tarde

Descripci�n

THE RARE AND TRUE FIRST EDITION - A FINE COPY IN A LIKE COMPLETE DUST JACKET : this book has an unusual publication history. It was also published by the History press in the same year as my copy. The title page verso provides a clear indication that the book here and for sale is indeed the premier copy, the first published edition [ conforms with the Bodleian Library copy ] Not only that, it is a superb example in a similar dust jacket. xviii, 189 pages. Includes index. Summary : As a distinguished diplomat and for ten years the Queen's widely respected Press Secretary, Michael Shea had a privileged insight into the lives of the truly famous and powerful. In this book, he interweaves personal experience, anecdote and reflection to create a different perspective on recent history and on the celebrated individuals who have �strutted their stuff on the public stage over the last forty years'. Taking as his framework diplomatic postings to Berlin, Ghana, Bonn, Bucharest and New York, and later his unexpected secondment to Buckingham Palace, Shea regales us with vivid behind-the-scenes encounters with awesome dictators like Nicolae Ceaucescu as well as minor tyrants like media magnate Robert Maxwell; spies and counter-spies in a Cold War Europe straight out of Le Carre; glittering banquets with US presidents and desert potentates; and the pleasures and perils of �minding' the great and the good, from Harold Wilson to Princess Diana, from Margaret Thatcher to the Queen. We remember the famous and the infamous for their great public moments but, as Michael Shea demonstrates, it is the tiny incidents, the facial expression or remark caught off camera, that really define the wisdom or weakness of those who have impressed or shocked us. Witty and incisive, A View from the Sidelines takes us right up close to our icons, sometimes revealing their feet of clay. [ SJ ].

N� de ref. del art�culo 032331

Contactar al vendedor

Denunciar este art�culo

Detalles bibliogr�ficos

T�tulo

A View from the Sidelines

Editor

Sutton Publishing, Stroud, Gloucester

Fecha de publicaci�n

2003

Idioma

Ingl�s

ISBN 10

0750932457

ISBN 13

9780750932455

Encuadernaci�n

Hardcover

Edici�n

1st Edition

Estado

Fine

Estado de la sobrecubierta

Fine

Cat�logos de vendedores

Acerca de

Sinopsis

The great and the good, the powerful and the feared end up, to misquote Enoch Powell, "lonely, bitter and alone at home". In A View from the Sidelines, Michael Shea offers a behind-the-scenes account of his years with presidents, monarchs, captains of industry, film stars, secret agents and their hangers-on.

Acerca del autor

Michael Shea is a former diplomat and was Press Secretary to the Queen for ten years. He is currently Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh. His diplomatic career took him all over the world. He has published many works of fiction and non-fiction, including To Lie Abroad: A View of Diplomacy (Sinclair Stevenson, 1996) and the primacy effect (Orion, 1998)

"Sobre este t�tulo" puede pertenecer a otra edici�n de este libro.

Descripci�n de la librer�a

I have collected books most of my life. My collection has reduced now to about 4,000 items. I list a few more as time goes by! It is difficult sometimes to allow old friends to move on. Of course, they can find fresh enthusiasm from their new owners. No matter how many items you handle, there's always excitement and interest. It is vital however that my items are described accurately and I would hope to offer good value. If you see something that you feel is 'too high' for your pocket, don't hesitate to make me an offer. I try to keep the postage costs down, and within the United Kingdom this will be free. Posting abroad will be competitive, and often I will not ask for additional amounts if this is viable. But weight of items is the deciding factor. I will add images to my descriptions, and I hope that the combination will help you to decide. Regardless, always double check or take time to contact me for further information, or merely just to clarify a point. Ask for more images. If I can reduce anything I will do so. If you purchase more than one item, then offering a decent discount is likely. If items are not as described or you have a valid problem with any item, then I am happy to make a full or partial refund. This will be in line with all Statutory guidelines e.g returning the book in the condition it was delivered, and do let me know as quickly as possible. If damage has occurred then try to provide images. Ring me on 01352-810931

Ver la p�gina web de la librer�a

Informaci�n empresarial del vendedor

BiblioFile
United Kingdom

Condiciones de venta y env�o

Condiciones de venta

Mr NORMAN MACDONALD

7 THE FIRS MOLD FLINTSHIRE CH7 1JX

01352 810931

normanmacdonald384@yahoo.com

Where possible I will endeavour to post books on the day that an order is received via email from AbeBooks. I will take Cheques, Paypal or Credit Cards accepted by Abe direct. Any book may be returned for a full refund within a reasonable period [ usually 14 days ] and returned in the condition that it was posted. If you have any difficulties, problems or matters you wish to discuss relating to the b...

M�s informaci�n

Derecho a cancelaci�n

Condiciones de env�o

Orders usually ship within 1 business day. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 700grams approx if ordering outside of the Uk. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Please note that by choosing Standard Mail, books will be posted via Surface Mail, which means via Sea, and accordingly will take much longer than Air mail. WITHIN THE UK ALL BOOKS ARE PACKED AND POSTED FREE.

Tarifas de env�o de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America

Tarifas de env�o de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Cantidad del pedido	De 20 a 30 d�as h�biles	De 5 a 10 d�as h�biles
Primer art�culo	EUR 34.48	EUR 34.48

Los plazos de entrega los establecen los vendedores y var�an seg�n el transportista y la ubicaci�n. Los pedidos que pasan por la aduana pueden sufrir retrasos y los compradores son responsables de los aranceles o tarifas asociadas. Los vendedores pueden ponerse en contacto con usted en relaci�n con cargos adicionales para cubrir cualquier aumento en los costes de env�o de los art�culos.

Informaci�n detallada sobre el vendedor