A labor of seventeen years, Vollmann's first book of nonfiction since 1992's An Afghanistan Picture Show is a gravely urgent invitation to look back at the world's long, bloody path and find some threads of meaning, wisdom, and guidance to plot a moral course. From the street violence of prostitutes and junkies to the centuries-long battles between the Native Americans and European colonists, Vollmann's mesmerizing imagery and compelling logic is presented with authority born of astounding research and personal experience.
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A labor of seventeen years, Vollmann's first book of nonfiction since 1992's An Afghanistan Picture Show is a gravely urgent invitation to look back at the world's long, bloody path and find some threads of meaning, wisdom, and guidance to plot a moral course. From the street violence of prostitutes and junkies to the centuries-long battles between the Native Americans and European colonists, Vollmann's mesmerizing imagery and compelling logic is presented with authority born of astounding research and personal experience.
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Very Good. Size: 10x7x11; Hardcovers with Slipcase. 7 VOLUME SET. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelf wear. Bindings tight, hinges strong. Slipcase shows very minor shelving wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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All volumes are near fine, basically unread with minor shelf wear. A few light scuffs. Black cloth, gilt letters. Slipcase has split along the top seam and has since been repaired.