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Paperback. Editor(s): Bryant, Earle V. Num Pages: 277 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; BGL; HBJK; HBLW; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Missouri
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826220929
ISBN
9780826220929
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.02
€ 46.80

Hardcover. Editor(s): Scharnhorst, Gary. Series: Mark Twain & His Circle. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Missouri
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826220462
ISBN
9780826220462
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.02
€ 46.80

Hardcover. Reveals a writer who is decidedly less static than the iconic portrait that dominates popular culture and offers a corrective to the dominant perspective of Mark Twain as the nostalgic voice of America's rural past, presenting Twain as a citizen of modernity and a visionary of a global and cosmopolitan future. Editor(s): Ryan, Ann M.; McCullough, Joseph B. Series: Mark Twain and His Circle Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations, index. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Missouri
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826218278
ISBN
9780826218278
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.01
€ 52.89

Hardcover. Looking at the Civil War from the perspective of a government insider, this work sheds light on such topics as military strategy, foreign relations, taxes, and conflicts between state officials and the Confederate government. It is intended for scholars of the Civil War era. Editor(s): Jewett, Clayton E. Series: Shades of Blue and Gray. Num Pages: 312 pages, tables, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Missouri
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826216854
ISBN
9780826216854
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.55
€ 58.02

Hardcover. Presents for the first time the collected correspondence between literary giant Ernest Hemingway and his young friend and informal agent A E Hotchner. Spanning the final quarter of Hemingway's life from 1948 to 1961, the book includes more than 160 letters, cables, and cards between these two close friends. Editor(s): DeFazio, Albert J., III. Num Pages: 368 pages, 30 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGL; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 812.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Missouri
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826216052
ISBN
9780826216052
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.73
€ 57.01

Hardcover. This book completes and complements the first volume of the letters and life of James Dickey. Picking up where the previous volume left off, it chronicles Dickey's career from the success of his novel "Deliverance" in 1970 until his death in 1997. Editor(s): Ness, Gordon Van. Num Pages: 592 pages, 13 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: BGA; BJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1084.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Missouri
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826215727
ISBN
9780826215727
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 87.35
€ 79.36

Hardcover. Spanning some 54 years, this is a look at the journals that William Barclay Napton (1808-1883), an editor, Missouri lawyer, and state Supreme Court judge, kept from his time as a student at Princeton to his death in Missouri. Editor(s): Phillips, Christopher; Pendleton, Jason L. Num Pages: 616 pages, illustrations, index, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBBNU; BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1161.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Missouri
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826215710
ISBN
9780826215710
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.70
€ 69.20

Hardcover. Confronts what is considered the biggest issue of Truman historiography: the historical significance of Harry S. Truman's presidency. Exploring the subject from the point of view of Truman's Farewell Address of January 15, 1953, the book describes the preparation of the address itself and the negative view of his presidency that prevailed. Editor(s): Kirkendall, Richard S. Num Pages: 392 pages, 82 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Missouri
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826215529
ISBN
9780826215529
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.72
€ 63.10

Hardcover. Constance B. Schulz and Elizabeth Hayes Turner collect the stories of the women who helped to found and lead the Southern Association for Women Historians during its first twenty years. These women give evidence, in strong and effective language, of the experiences that shaped their entree into the profession. Editor(s): Schulz, Constance B.; Turner, Elizabeth Hayes. Series: Southern Women : Their Lives and Times. Num Pages: 288 pages, 15 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; BG; HBAH; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Missouri
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826215413
ISBN
9780826215413
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.72
€ 63.10

Paperback. Allan Saunders was the driving force behind the establishment of Hawaii's chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and the League of Women Voters. This biography looks at him through the eyes of those he most influenced, who were invited to contribute essays on selected topics. Editor(s): Raywid, Mary Anne; Arinaga, Esther Kwon. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1MKPH; BGH; HBJK; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of Hawaii Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780824820138
ISBN
9780824820138
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.34

Hardcover. Editor(s): Booker, Carol McCabe. Num Pages: 239 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; KNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 517.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of Georgia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780820347981
ISBN
9780820347981
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.48

Paperback. Editor(s): Kierner, Cynthia A; Treadway, Sandra Gioia. Series: Southern Women: Their Lives and Times. Num Pages: 392 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBS; BG; HBJK; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 180 x 22. Weight in Grams: 535.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of Georgia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780820342634
ISBN
9780820342634
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 33.59

Paperback. Including suffragists, civil rights activists, and movers and shakers in politics and in the music industries of Nashville and Memphis, as well as many other notables, this collective portrait of Tennessee women offers fresh perspectives and insights into their dreams, their struggles, and their times. Editor(s): Freeman, Sarah L. Wilkerson; Bond, Beverly Greene. Num Pages: 456 pages, 17 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBSN; BGH; HBJK; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Georgia Press
Edition
illustrated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780820329499
ISBN
9780820329499
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 33.59

Paperback. In 1845, black abolitionist Frederick Douglass travelled to Britain on a lecture and fund-raising tour. This is an examination of how that visit affected transatlantic reform movements and Douglass's own thinking. It features the essays of scholars from both sides of the Atlantic. Editor(s): Rice, Alan J.; Crawford, Martin. Num Pages: 240 pages, 6 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; BGH; HBJD; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; HBTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of Georgia Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780820321295
ISBN
9780820321295
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.48

Paperback. "Published in cooperation with the University of Arizona Southwest Center." Series: Southwest Center Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white halftones, maps. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 413.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Arizona Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816529384
ISBN
9780816529384
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.46

Paperback. Editor(s): Minnich, Nelson H. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: BG; HRQC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 525.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813228341
ISBN
9780813228341
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 38.66

Paperback. This collection of Chekov's correspondence is weighted heavily toward the letters dealing with literary and intellectual matters. It provides insight into Chekov's development as a writer. Editor(s): Karlinsky, Simon. Translator(s): Heim, Michael Henry. Num Pages: 494 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AGR; BG; DSBF; DSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 28. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Northwestern University Press
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810114609
ISBN
9780810114609
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 43.75

Paperback. Unique from his contemporaries, Frantz Fanon examined the dangers of post-colonial power. His monumental contribution was posing questions and explaining the 'curse' which national liberation would become for the developing world. Series: Voices of Liberation. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HPS; JPFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
HSRC Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780796924858
ISBN
9780796924858
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.46

Hardcover. Since 1966 the Australian Dictionary of Biography has provided Australians with concise, informative and fascinating descriptions of prominent men and women of this country who contributed their vision and energies to a growing nation. Num Pages: 654 pages, illustrations, corrigenda. BIC Classification: 1MBF; BG; GBCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 256 x 165 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1238.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1967
Publisher
Melbourne University Publishing
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780522841947
ISBN
9780522841947
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.56
€ 55.84

Hardcover. A salute to Stern by his intellectual children and grandchildren Editor(s): Maskus, Keith E.; etc. Num Pages: 392 pages, figs.tabs. BIC Classification: BGB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 33. Weight in Grams: 720.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472108398
ISBN
9780472108398
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 89.68
€ 81.16

Hardcover. A master at dramatic dialogue, captured in real-life conversation about his work Editor(s): Kane, Leslie. Series: Theater: Theory/Text/Performance. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABM; AS; BGA; DSBH; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 555.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472097647
ISBN
9780472097647
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 69.88
€ 63.94

Paperback. Presents the stories of twelve fascinating women and their contributions to the development and progress of Old World archaeology. This book examines the life of pioneer archaeologists in the early days of the discipline, tracing their path from education in the classics to travel and exploration and eventual international recognition. Editor(s): Cohen, Getzel M.; Joukowsky, Martha Sharp. Num Pages: 616 pages, 10 illustrations, 47 photographs. BIC Classification: BGH; HD; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 894.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472031740
ISBN
9780472031740
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 37.55

hardcover. Mafia and Outlaw Stories from Italian Life and Literature takes a unique and intriguing approach to the subject of the Mafia, and offers informed judgements about its historical impact on Italian society and culture. Translator(s): Pickering-Iazzi, Robin. Series: Toronto Italian Studies. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; BTC; DQ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802098344
ISBN
9780802098344
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.03

Paperback. An image of Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) as a man of gloom and mystery continues to hold great popular appeal. Whether promoting him as angel or demon, 'a man of great and original genius' or 'extraordinarily wicked', this collection of primary materials provides vigorous testimony to support the contradictory images of the man and the writer. Editor(s): Fisher, Benjamin F. Series Editor(s): Myerson, Joel. Series: Writers in Their Own Time. Num Pages: 276 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University Of Iowa Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781587298639
ISBN
9781587298639
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.27

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