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The Heritage of Sufism (Volume 3): Late Classical Persianate Sufism (1...
(Edited By Leonard Lewisohn And David Morgan)
paperback. This last volume of three is devoted to the examination and celebration of the artistic, literary and mystical culture and the intellectual life of 16th, 17th and the first half of 18th century Safavid Iran and Mughal India. The early part of this period marked the peak of Muslim political power. Editor(s): Lewisohn, Leonard. Num Pages: 580 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 1FKA; 3J; HBJF; HBLL; HRAX; HRH; HRLK2; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 32. Weight in Grams: 728. Volume III only. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0034301
- ISBN
- 9781851681938
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 15.00
€ 15.00
Paperback.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the U.S.S.R.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1948
- SKU
- KRS0005639
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 20.99€ 4.99
€ 20.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. Brings together the important historical, legal, mythological, liturgical, and secular texts of the ancient Near East, to provide a contextual base for understanding the people, cultures, and literature of the Old Testament. This book aims to understand the likenesses and differences which existed between Israel and the surrounding cultures. Editor(s): Pritchard, James B. Series: Princeton Studies on the Near East. Num Pages: 744 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; DSBB; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 285 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1926.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 548
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691035031
- ISBN
- 9780691035031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.41
€ 254.41
Paperback. The Middle East played a critical role in the development of photography as a new technology and an art form. Likewise, photography was instrumental in cultivating and maintaining Europe's distinctively Orientalist vision of the Middle East. This book explores the interplay between 19th-century photography and Europe's vision of the Middle East. Num Pages: 224 pages, 27 colour & 45 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JH; AJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 182 x 16. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606061510
- ISBN
- 9781606061510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.36
€ 49.36
Hardback. Editor(s): Ahituv, Shmuel; Gruber, Mayer I; Lehmann, Gunnar; Talshir, Zipora. Num Pages: 568 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; HBLA; HD; HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783525543788
- ISBN
- 9783525543788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.97€ 144.94
€ 193.97
€ 144.94
Hardback. Addresses questions of how to deal with internal issues of social inequality and cultural diversity and, at the same time, how to build a shared civility among their different national, ethnic, religious and social groups. Editor(s): Al Haj, Majid; Mielke, Rosemarie. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1FBH; JFF; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845451950
- ISBN
- 9781845451950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.40
€ 149.40
hardcover. Armies and Insurgencies in the Arab Spring explores the central problems concerning the role of the armed forces in the contemporary Arab world. Editor(s): Albrecht, Holger; Croissant, Aurel; Lawson, Fred H. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 illus. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; 3JMG; HBJH; HBLX; HBTV; JWL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 164 x 240 x 29. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812248548
- ISBN
- 9780812248548
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.28
€ 86.28
Paperback. They address the special challenges of establishing and maintaining these institutions; the role of information technology; how research universities train leaders and foster scientific innovation; and the extent to which the private sector can and should be involved in funding and development. Editor(s): Altbach, Philip G.; Balan, Jorge. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KL; JNK; JNMN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801886621
- ISBN
- 9780801886621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.51
€ 53.51
hardcover. This volume seeks to go beyond single-country area studies to draw together analyses of how globalization and neoliberalism are affecting youth and, as a result, their identities and their futures, in China, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. Editor(s): Anagnost, Ann; Arai, Andrea; Ren, Hai. Series: Contemporary Issues in Asia and Pacific. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1FP; JFSP2; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804776172
- ISBN
- 9780804776172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.06
€ 144.06
Hardback. In this text, the authors argue that Chairman Mao can best be compared to a specific imperial predecessor, Ming Taizu, the 14th century peasant rebel who founded the Ming dynasty. They examine imperial predecessors and the elements linking Mao and Taizu. Editor(s): Andrew, Anita M.; Rapp, John A. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBLC; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847695799
- ISBN
- 9780847695799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.46
€ 161.46
Japan: A Traveler's Literary Companion: 13 (Traveler's Literary Compan...
. Ed(S): Angles, Jeffrey; Rimer, J. Thomas
paperback. A collection that guides the reader through the complexity that is Japan. This work guides the reader - from the beauty of northern Honshu through the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, to the many temples in Kyoto, through Osaka and the coastline of the Sea of Japan, and down to southern Kyushu - to Japan. Editor(s): Angles, Jeffrey; Rimer, J. Thomas. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 125 x 19. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Whereabouts Press United States
- Edition
- Translation
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781883513160
- ISBN
- 9781883513160
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Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 15.02
€ 15.99
€ 15.02
Hardback. Editor(s): Assayag, Jackie; Fuller, Chris. Series: Anthem South Asian Studies. Num Pages: 245 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; GTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 241 x 20. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843311942
- ISBN
- 9781843311942
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.62
€ 127.62
Paperback. A work on migration in Asia that deftly blends sociology, anthropology, philosophy, theology, and spirituality to show that migration, is a universal phenomenon, thanks in part to globalization, must be a constant concern of the Church's mission. Editor(s): Baggio, Fabbio; Brazal, Agnes M. Num Pages: 282 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; HRCM; JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Ateneo de Manila University Press Philippines
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789715505574
- ISBN
- 9789715505574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.88
€ 59.88
Hardcover. Argues that destruction of Iraqi culture was aimed at remaking Iraq as US client state. Editor(s): Baker, Raymond William; Ismael, Shereen T.; Ismael, Tareq Y. Num Pages: 312 pages, 6 figures. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLX; HBTB; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780745328133
- ISBN
- 9780745328133
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.39
€ 132.39
Paperback. Hanoi. The mysterious mountain jungles. The demimondes of the Hue court and the Saigon cafes. A rural commune. A raucous tailor shop. Just as they traverse wide landscapes, these 17 stories by the best Vietnamese writers also hearken through time to the roots of Vietnamese culture. Editor(s): Balaban, John; Duc, Nguyen Qui. Num Pages: 239 pages, 1M. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 2G; DQ; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 125 x 18. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Whereabouts Press United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781883513023
- ISBN
- 9781883513023
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.91
€ 15.99
€ 14.91
Hardback. Reconfiguring Families in Contemporary Vietnam chronicles and analyzes the most significant change for families in Vietnam's recent past - the transition to a market economy, referred to as Doi Moi. Editor(s): Barbieri, Magali; Belanger, Daniele. Series: Contemporary Issues in Asia and Pacific. Num Pages: 464 pages, 41 tables, 46 figures, 2 illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FMV; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 30. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804760577
- ISBN
- 9780804760577
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.46
€ 166.46
Hardback. Editor(s): Bates, Crispin; Basu, Subho. Series: Anthem South Asian Studies. Num Pages: 262 pages, 12+ maps and figures. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843310792
- ISBN
- 9781843310792
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardback. Jews and Judaism played a significant role in the history of the expansion of Europe to the west as well as in the history of the economic, social, and religious development of the New World. They played an important role in the discovery, colonization, and eventually exploitation of the resources of the New World. Editor(s): Bernardini, Paolo; Fiering, Norman. Series: European Expansion & Global Interaction. Num Pages: 592 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; 1K; 3H; 3JF; GTB; HBG; HRJ; JFC; JHM; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571811530
- ISBN
- 9781571811530
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Condition: New
€ 199.75
€ 199.75
hardcover. In this book an international group of scholars examines China's acceptance and ultimate rejection of Soviet models and practices in economic, cultural, social, and other realms. Editor(s): Bernstein, Thomas P.; Li, Hua-Yu. Series: The Harvard Cold War Studies Book Series. Num Pages: 562 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1FPC; 3JJP; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 162 x 39. Weight in Grams: 989.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 562
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739142226
- ISBN
- 9780739142226
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 214.18
€ 214.18
Hardback. In 1900, China chose to take on imperialism by fighting a war with the world on the parched north China plain. This multi-disciplinary volume explores the causes behind what is known as the Boxer war, examining its particular cruelties and its impact on China, foreign imperialism in China, and on the foreign imagination. Editor(s): Bickers, Robert; Tiedemann, R. G. Num Pages: 260 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJC; HBJF; HBLW; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742553941
- ISBN
- 9780742553941
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.03
€ 146.03
The Islam/West Debate. Documents from the World Debate on Terrorism, U...
. Ed(S): Blankenhorn, David; Filali-Ansary, A...
Hardback. In 2002, sixty prominent American intellectuals released an open letter defending the use of military force against al-Qa'ida. The letter sparked an impassioned international debate. This volume chronicles that debate and includes contributions from both sides of the political spectrum in America and the Middle East-and even from al-Qa'ida. Editor(s): Blankenhorn, David; Filali-Ansary, Abdou; Mneimneh, Hassan I.; Roberts, Alex. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742550063
- ISBN
- 9780742550063
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.34
€ 150.34
The Islam/West Debate. Documents from the World Debate on Terrorism, U...
. Ed(S): Blankenhorn, David; Filali-Ansary, A...
Paperback. In 2002, sixty prominent American intellectuals released an open letter defending the use of military force against al-Qa'ida. The letter sparked an impassioned international debate. This volume chronicles that debate and includes contributions from both sides of the political spectrum in America and the Middle East-and even from al-Qa'ida. Editor(s): Blankenhorn, David; Filali-Ansary, Abdou; Mneimneh, Hassan I.; Roberts, Alex. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742550070
- ISBN
- 9780742550070
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.70
€ 62.70
Hardback. The debate surrounding Islamist violence remains locked in oppositional sterility. Is the suicide bomber a pathological case, as the psychologist maintains, or a clever strategist, as those steeped in the geopolitical approach claim? This book focuses on the variegated nature of the phenomenon. It describes the motivations of suicide attacks. Editor(s): Blom, Amelie; Bucaille, Laetitia; Martinez, Luis. Num Pages: 217 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; JFSR2; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 217
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850658368
- ISBN
- 9781850658368
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.62
€ 72.62
Hardback. Sugar was the single most valuable bulk commodity traded internationally before oil became the world's prime resource. This book questions some major assumptions about the nexus between sugar production and colonial societies in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, especially in the second (post-1800) colonial era. Editor(s): Bosma, Ulbe; Guisti-Cordero, Juan A.; Knight, G. Roger. Series: International Studies in Social History. Num Pages: bibliog., index. BIC Classification: 1F; 1K; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTQ; KNAC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845453169
- ISBN
- 9781845453169
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.85
€ 148.85