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Rights of Man
One of the most
influential writers and reformers of his age, Thomas Paine successfully
publicized the issues of his time in pamphlets that clearly and
persuasively argued for political independence and social reform.
Rights of Man, his greatest and most widely read work, is considered a
classic statement of faith in democracy and egalitarianism.
The first part of this
document, dedicated to George Washington, appeared in
1791. Defending
the early events of the French revolution, it spoke on behalf of
democracy, equality and a new European order. Part Two, which
appeared the following years, is perhaps Paine's finest example of
political pamphleteering and an
those in need of work, abolition of laws limiting wages, and other
social reforms.
5x8, 200pp, Order #
BK-349 - $7.95
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Sir Thomas
Moore
Utopia
First published in
Latin in 1516, Utopia was the work of Sir Thomas Moore (1477-1535), the
brilliant humanist, scholar and churchman executed by Henry VIII for his
refusal to accept the king as the supreme head of the Church of England.
In this work, which
gave its name to the whole genre of books and movement hypothesizing an
ideal society. More envisioned a patriarchal island kingdom that
practiced religious tolerance, in which everybody worked, no one had more
than his fellows, all goods were community-owned, and violence, bloodshed
and vice were nonexistent. Based to some extent on the writing of
Plato and other earlier authors, Utopia nevertheless contained much that
was original with Moore.
5x8, 85pp, Order #
BK-351 - $6.95
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Nostradamus
and His Prophecies
By: Edgar Leoni
For over 400 years the
prophecies of the controversial French prophet Michel Nostradamus
(1503-1566) had fascinated people because they project far into the future
(3797 A.D.), and because they are open to countless Interpretations. Until
the publications of this book, however, there was no truly complete
translation of the prophecies with even the minimum of scholarly apparatus
required. Edgar Leoni's comprehensive, definitive study not only
fills that gap, but goes far beyond.
5x8, 816pp, Order
#BK-364 - $21.95
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PRECISION
SHOOTING AT 1,000 YARDS
By Dave Brennan
There has long been a
fascination with "the long shot", among both the skilled
marksmen and the neophyte shooters of the world. Truly long range
shooting traces its military history back to the snipers of both sides in
the American Civil War. Billy Dixon's famed shot at the battle of
Adobe Walls in Texas in 1874...at a measured distance in excess of 1, 500
yards. The historic first Palma match in the Creedmoor range
on Long Island in 1876. Then the snipers of World War I in the
trench warfare that so ravaged Europe. The sniper of the Russian
Front during World War II, and the Marine Scout-Snipers of Vietnam fame.
The renaissance of
long range highpower shooting in National and International competition.
The remarkable growth of 1,000 yard benchrest shooting in the United
States in recent years. The singular long range accomplishments of
the groundhog and prairie dog varmint shooters of the US in current times.
It's all here; for the dedicated lover of serious rifle accuracy it will
prove to be a book like no other to be found today. All the writers
are well known to the Precision Shooting readers. With the exception
of parts of the McPherson and Hugel chapters, all are previously
unpublished. A number of the chapters will likely come to be
recognized as the definitive work on their respective subjects.
8.5x11, 256pp, Order #
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DAGGERS
AND FIGHTING KNIVES OF THE WESTERN WORLD
BY: HAROLD L. PETERSON
Beginning with flint
and stone knives of the prehistoric period, the study covers an enormous
array of weapons: bronze daggers of 1000 b.c., eared daggers of the
mid-16th century, stilettos of the late 17th century, plug bayonets,
bowies, the American rifleman's knife of the 18th century, 19th-century
British and American naval dirks, and more.
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BALLAD OF CARL DREGA
BY: VIN SUPRYNOWICZ
In a free country,
individuals have almost limitless rights-to travel as they please, carry
private arms, consume any plant or drug, keep what they earn, raise
their kids as they see fit--all without showing any license or permit.
Bureaucrats have few powers, specifically listed. But that hardly
describes America today, where the default settings fast approach those
of a slave state. Bureaucrats claim expansive power and privilege;
the rights of the individual are crushed. Carl Drega fought
back--and died. Peter McWilliams fought back---and died.
Garry Watson fought back---and died. Donald Scott fought back--and
died---Not all their desperate acts were wise or admirable.
But Libertarian
columnist Vin Suprynowicz insists we should at least start cataloguing
and honoring the names of those who have given their lives in this War
on Freedom, being waged against us from the lowliest government
classroom and "code-enforcement office" to the loftiest
temples of Washington. Because we're next. Eight died on
that bridge at Lexington, back in 1775. How many will it take this
time?
5x8, 689pp, Order #
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SPANISH
HANDGUNS
THE HISTORY OF SPANISH PISTOLS & REVOLVERS
By Gene Gangarosa Jr.
Firearms expert Gene
Gangarosa, Jr. has written the definitive work on the development of
Spanish handguns from the late 19th century to the present day. His
320-page, heavily illustrated book features the story of the Basque people
of Northern Spain, whose skilled armsmakers learned how to incorporate the
creative innovations of other into their own products. The Campo-Giro
forerunner of the famed Astra pistols, the Ruby ( which became the modern
Llama), the Jo-Lo-Ar, the Star, plus many more derivative products from
Northern Spain are covered in great detail. Serial numbers, slide
markings, disassembly procedures, ammunition and much more are included in
this one-of-a-kind guide.
8.5x10, 320pp, Order #
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History of the Sword
by Bruce LaFontaine
From its origins as a
sharpened stick in the days of cave dwellers, the sword developed over the
centuries into one of mankind's deadliest and most widely used weapons.
This fascinating volume traces in development of the sword in 44 carefully
researched, ready to collar drawings. Authentically costumed
depictions of sword-wielders both famous and obscure include Queen
Boadicea, King Charlemagne, a 12th-century Muslim warrior, a Puritan of
the 17th century, and many others.
8.5x11, 44pp, Order
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RENAISSANCE
ARMOR
BY JOHN BATCHELOR
24
FULL-COLOR CARDS
This impressive
collection of postcards depicts the most splendid European armor of the
Renaissance, featuring meticulous reproductions that capture the intricate
detail of each helmet, gorget, and gauntlet. Finely gilded and
etched, most of the armor shows here dates from the 16th and early 17th
centuries was made almost exclusively for wealthy knights.
8.5x11, 24pp, Order #
PH-037 - $4.95
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