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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Gardners Books
Publication date
August 2, 2001
Pages
240
Binding
Paperback
Edition
New
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780349113029
ISBN-10
0349113025
Availability§
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Published in
Great Britain
Original list price
$19.70
§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Second revised edition of an illustrated historical study of bandits and banditry, the original edition of which was published in 1969. It discusses the economic and political impact of bandits throughout the world, as well as the romantic aspect of bandits as folk heroes, celebrated in legend and song. It is written by the author of AGE OF EMPIRE.
Amazon.com description: Product Description:
First published in 1969, this now-classic book inspired a whole new field of historical study and brought its author popular acclaim. Bandits transcend the label of criminals; they are robbers and outlaws elevated to the status of avengers and champions of social justice. Some, like Robin Hood, Rob Roy, and Jesse James, are famous throughout the world, the stuff of story and myth. Others, like Balkan haiduks, Indian dacoits, and Brazilian congaceiros, are known only to their own countrymen.
In his celebrated study of these fascinating figures, Eric Hobsbawm, "one of the few genuinely great historians of our century" (The New Republic), spans four hundred years and four continents, setting these historical figures against the ballads, legends, and films they have inspired. The result is "a dazzling historical squib, fizzling with ideas and strange stories" (The Guardian).
For this new edition Hobsbawm has substantially extended and revised his original text. It appears at a time when the disintegration of state power is once again introducing fertile conditions for banditry to flourish in many parts of the world.
In his celebrated study of these fascinating figures, Eric Hobsbawm, "one of the few genuinely great historians of our century" (The New Republic), spans four hundred years and four continents, setting these historical figures against the ballads, legends, and films they have inspired. The result is "a dazzling historical squib, fizzling with ideas and strange stories" (The Guardian).
For this new edition Hobsbawm has substantially extended and revised his original text. It appears at a time when the disintegration of state power is once again introducing fertile conditions for banditry to flourish in many parts of the world.
Editions
Paperback
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New edition from Gardners Books (August 2, 2001)
9780349113029 | details & prices | 240 pages | List price $19.70
About: Second revised edition of an illustrated historical study of bandits and banditry, the original edition of which was published in 1969.
About: Second revised edition of an illustrated historical study of bandits and banditry, the original edition of which was published in 1969.
Rev sub edition from New Pr (September 1, 2000)
9781565846197 | details & prices | 226 pages | 5.50 × 8.75 × 0.75 in. | 0.70 lbs | List price $20.95
About: Discusses the motives and social provocations behind the legendary exploits of bandits, Indian dacoits, and Brazilian congaceiros known to be champions of social justice throughout the world.
About: Discusses the motives and social provocations behind the legendary exploits of bandits, Indian dacoits, and Brazilian congaceiros known to be champions of social justice throughout the world.
Rev sub edition from Pantheon Books (April 1, 1981)
9780394748504 | details & prices | 181 pages | List price $6.95
About: The motives and social provocations behind the legendary exploits of bandits who have become folk heroes throughout the world are discussed in this historic survey
About: The motives and social provocations behind the legendary exploits of bandits who have become folk heroes throughout the world are discussed in this historic survey
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