Buy this book on-line Ehrenreich, Barbara : Blood Rites : Origins and History of the Passions of WarMetropolitan Books, New York, 1997 ISBN 0805050779
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A bold and sweeping analysis of the nature of human conflict and violence, the author positing their origins in the pre-historic 'blood rites' of early humans as the spiritual antecedent of organized and socially sanctioned violence and war; contains notes, bibliography, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 292pp. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Ehrenreich, Barbara : Blood Rites : Origins and History of the Passions of War. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri antichi, livres d'occasion, collectables, first editions and fine bindings. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |