MOYNAHAN (Brian). - Lot 221

MOYNAHAN (Brian). The English: A Journey Through the Century. Paris: Albin Michel, 1997. Large quarto (26 x 31 cm), publisher’s hardcover with illustrated dust jacket. Illustrations compiled by Sarah Jackson and Annabel Merullo. Extensive black-and-white and color illustrations, including over 300 photographs, many of which are from public and private archives. 288 pp. French first edition of this sweeping historical panorama devoted to British society in the 20th century. Through an exceptional collection of illustrations—many of which have never been published before—Brian Moynahan traces England’s evolution from the Edwardian era to the final decades of the century: the British Empire, the two world wars, the royal family, social transformations, political upheavals, literature, popular music, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the punk movement, Margaret Thatcher, and the major figures who shaped contemporary British society. Richly illustrated with photographs drawn primarily from the Royal Commonwealth Society Collection, private collections, and international photo agencies, this book serves as a definitive visual overview of England’s history in the 20th century. Condition: very good copy. Dust jacket shows very slight scuffing and a few minor signs of handling. Hardcover and interior are in pristine condition.