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An Enemy We Created: The Myth of the Taliban / Al-Qaeda Merger in Afgh...
Alex Strick Van Linschoten
Hardback. Taken from the Taliban's perspective based on local sources This is the first book to address seriously the problem of conflating the Taliban with Al-Qaeda. It is from the Taliban's perspective based on local sources. The authors are Western researchers based on the ground in Kandahar Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLX; HBWS4; JPS; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 151 x 36. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849041546
- ISBN
- 9781849041546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.98
€ 46.99
€ 41.98
Paperback. This text examines the causes and consequences of India and Pakistani nuclear tests. The book provides a framework for understanding the global context of these tests, and looks at approaches for nuclear abolition in Asia and the West. Num Pages: 340 pages, index, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FKP; GTJ; HBG; HBLW3; JPSF; JWMN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 156. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Publisher
- Signal Books
- Number of pages
- 340
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902669250
- ISBN
- 9781902669250
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.47
€ 17.99
€ 17.47
Paperback. The revised and expanded edition of this essential guide to Chinese cinema includes brings together 35 essays, including 14 brand new articles, by leading international scholars, addressing key films from the 1930s to the present, including Hero, Farewell My Concubine and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; APFG; APFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 174 x 21. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844572373
- ISBN
- 9781844572373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.07
€ 45.99
€ 38.07
Hardback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HRAX; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 145 x 35. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848859869
- ISBN
- 9781848859869
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.79€ 137.06
€ 153.79
€ 137.06
Hardback. Syrian-Saudi relations have been a paradox in inter-Arab politics during the oil era. This work explores the logic behind the paradoxical longevity of this cooperative relationship and argues that what ultimately makes Saudis and Syrians so indispensable to each other is the historical appeal of 'shared identities', be they Arabism or Islam. Series: Library of International Relations. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 148 x 27. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845113025
- ISBN
- 9781845113025
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.79€ 136.86
€ 153.79
€ 136.86
Paperback. An illustrated survey that examines the art and artists of the Edo period, one of the great epochs in Japanese art. It focuses on the urban aspects of Edo art, including discussions of many of Japan's most popular artists as well as those that are lesser known, and provides a look at the cities in which they worked. Num Pages: 176 pages, 20 black-&-white illustrations + 109 colour images. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; ACBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 13. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300164138
- ISBN
- 9780300164138
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.60
€ 26.99
€ 20.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJF; HRAX; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474412131
- ISBN
- 9781474412131
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.11
€ 38.99
€ 35.11
Hardcover. Hayek charts the rise to cultural prominence of the city of Beirut as a significant player in shaping perceptions of Lebanese culture and identity - not only following the destruction of the city-centre during the country's fifteen-year civil war, as is mostly assumed in recent scholarship - but over a century. Series: Written Culture and Identity. Num Pages: 288 pages, 5 bw integrated. BIC Classification: 1FBL; HBJF1; JFSR2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 144 x 27. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784530150
- ISBN
- 9781784530150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.79€ 137.06
€ 153.79
€ 137.06
Paperback. Despite popular images of priests seeking enlightenment in snow-covered mountain temples, the central concern of Japanese Buddhism is death. This title investigates what changing burial forms reveal about the ways temple Buddhism is perceived and propagated in contemporary Japan. Series: Buddhism and Modernity. Num Pages: 256 pages, 10 halftones, 2 line drawings, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226730158
- ISBN
- 9780226730158
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.69
€ 41.99
€ 32.69
Paperback. This is the extraordinary story of how Japan was dramatically transformed during the long reign of Emperor Meiji, from an isolated island nation to one of the five great powers of the world, poised as a rival in Asia to Russia and the European colonial powers. Num Pages: 928 pages, 20 photos. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1336.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 928
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231123419
- ISBN
- 9780231123419
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.98
€ 33.99
€ 24.98
Hardback. The debate over Islam and modernity is approached from a Eurocentric perspective that presents Western norms as a template for progress. This misses the development of Muslim reformist thought that actively engages with the world around it and seeks to reconfigure Islam within the diverse conditions of modernity. Series: Library of Modern Religion. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; JFSR2; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 146 x 28. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848857353
- ISBN
- 9781848857353
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.96€ 126.57
€ 141.96
€ 126.57
Hardcover. Based on a wide range of Arab and Western sources, the author analyzes contemporary foreign policy issues and security matters - notably that of the Arabian peninsula and the Red Sea, where Yemen is a significant player. Series: Library of Modern Middle East Studies. Num Pages: 244 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FBXY; 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; HBJF1; HBJK; HBLW3; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 51. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- I. B. Tauris
- Number of pages
- 244
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850437727
- ISBN
- 9781850437727
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.79€ 137.06
€ 153.79
€ 137.06
Hardcover. This is the first study of Chinese stars and their transnational stardom, examining the career of Jet Li, probably the best martial arts actor alive. Num Pages: 208 pages, 10 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; APF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748645473
- ISBN
- 9780748645473
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.47€ 102.37
€ 106.47
€ 102.37
Hardback. This book uses a study of Syria under the French mandate to show what historical developments led people to start describing themselves and others as 'minorities'. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2 maps, 2 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBS; 3JJG; HBJF1; HBLW; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748641871
- ISBN
- 9780748641871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.47€ 102.83
€ 106.47
€ 102.83
Paperback. This alphabetical handbook defines and explains key concepts in classical Indian philosophy, identifies controversial issues, describes major traditions of thought, and locates influential thinkers in their intellectual and religious contexts. Series: Philosophy A-Z. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; GBC; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 13. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748620289
- ISBN
- 9780748620289
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
Paperback. The Iranian revolution of 1979 overhauled not only the foundations of Iranian society, religion and politics, but also our understanding of the role of religion in modern government. This title shows that the revolution unintentionally opened up the public sphere to competing interpretations of Islam. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; JFSR2; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845118808
- ISBN
- 9781845118808
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.10
€ 38.10
Hardcover. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 26. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674015579
- ISBN
- 9780674015579
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.13
€ 47.99
€ 40.13
Paperback. Aims to get to the truth of Marco Polo's claims. Covering his early life, his extraordinary twenty-four-year Asian epic and his reception in Italy on his return, this book places the intrepid Venetian in context, historically and geographically. Num Pages: 320 pages, . BIC Classification: 1F; 3H; BG; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 132 x 19. Weight in Grams: 206.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750934213
- ISBN
- 9780750934213
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.47
€ 14.47
Paperback. A quarterly magazine of ideas and issues showcasing ground breaking thinking on Islam and what it means to be a Muslim in a rapidly changing, interconnected world Editor(s): Sardar, Ziauddin; Yassin-Kassab, Robin. Series: Critical Muslim. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKP; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849042239
- ISBN
- 9781849042239
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.33
€ 26.99
€ 25.33
Hardback. The Persians of antiquity were renowned for their lavish cuisine and their never-ceasing fascination with the exotic. This book includes 165 recipes and makes one of India's most remarkable regional cuisines accessible to Westerners. It presents various ideas, tastes, ingredients, and techniques with various menus. Num Pages: 360 pages, 8 b/w photographs, 50 line illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FKA; WBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 187 x 29. Weight in Grams: 854. Traditional and Modern Parsi Home Cooking. 355 pages, Illustrations, map. The Persians of antiquity were renowned for their lavish cuisine and their never-ceasing fascination with the exotic. This book includes 165 recipes and makes one of India's most remarkable regional cuisines accessible to Westerners. It presents various ideas, tastes, ingredients, and techniques with various menus. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FKA; WBN. Dimension: 236 x 187 x 29. Weight: 854.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 355
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520249608
- ISBN
- 9780520249608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.69
€ 45.99
€ 32.69
Hardback. The Indian Bourgeoisie is a unique and important contribution to the lively debate on the role of India's capitalists during the Raj and throughout the early years of independence. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; HBLW; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 136 x 31. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848854338
- ISBN
- 9781848854338
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.79€ 137.06
€ 153.79
€ 137.06
Paperback. Tokyo is a vibrant city where the cultures of the East and the West are remixed into perceptibly Japanese forms. The book traces the cultural and literary history of Tokyo from an obscure fishing village to one of the largest metropolises in the world. Series: Cities of the Imagination. Num Pages: 256 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- Signal Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904955511
- ISBN
- 9781904955511
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.77
€ 19.99
€ 19.77
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Tilman
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909461260
- ISBN
- 9781909461260
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.50
€ 16.99
€ 15.50
Hardback. Covers some of the leading themes of historiography of 20th-century Iran, including constitutional reform and revolution, literature and architecture, identity, women and gender, nationalism, modernism, Orientalism, Marxism and Islamism. Editor(s): Atabaki, Touraj. Num Pages: 352 pages, 16 black and white integrated illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 3JJ; HBAH; HBJF1; HBLW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 168 x 34. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845119621
- ISBN
- 9781845119621
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.79€ 136.24
€ 153.79
€ 136.24