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I have the original hard back issue of this book. The original was of a larger format and the paper used in it was of a thicker and better quality. The colour plates were very well detailed. The quality of the original publication was excellent and because of this the reading experience was very enjoyable. By comparison this paperback version is very poor. So poor in fact that it detracts from the enjoyment and experience of reading. It is a standard paperback size. It is sad as I bought this for a gift for a friend but I do not feel able to give it such is the quality of printing materials and format used. In reading this paperback I suppose it would be comparable to watching a film produced for cinema on a mobile phone. The information has not changed but presentation is key. Books should be beautiful things to value. Read full review
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Heard this radio series which led me to the book. As a history lover, I really enjoy the range of objects and their descriptions, find it fascinating. Photos add to the interest of this book.
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Good to read after listening to the broadcasts.
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Well written and informative.
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