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Paperback. Detailing the sinking of the HMS Vanguard outside of Dun Laoghaire port in 1875, this book provides an insight into naval and military history of the late nineteenth century. It also deals with the backdrop of naval life, the social and economic situation for sailors and officers alike, the subsequent court-martial and the furore it caused. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, ports., maps, facsims. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; HBTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 360. Like New.
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1975
Edition
1st
SKU
KRF0019293
ISBN
9781845885441
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. At the end of World War II, the Tempest V was pitted against the Luftwaffe's best. This title is for aviation enthusiasts, modellers, and anyone interested in World War II aerial combat. Illustrator(s): Thomas, Chris. Series: Combat Aircraft. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80 b/w; 30 col. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG; JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 247 x 7. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472814548
ISBN
9781472814548
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.75

Paperback. Chris Terrill is a man in search of his limit. He's 55 years old. He is being trained by the Royal Marines and he is going to Afghanistan. Chris will be holding a camera and filming the whole ordeal for a major TV series. This book tells of his heroic struggle to become the oldest man to win the coveted Royal Marines Commando Green Beret. Num Pages: 400 pages, col. Illustrations, col. ports. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMC; HBW; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 139 x 24. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Random House UK
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099509899
ISBN
9780099509899
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.91

Paperback. When did the first people arrive here? What did they look like? How did they survive? Who were the Neanderthals? The author takes us back to when it was so tropical we lived alongside hippos, elephants and sabre-toothed tigers or to times so cold we hunted reindeer and mammoth, and to others even colder when we were forced to flee a wall of ice. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), col. maps, ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; JHMP; PDZ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 111 x 18. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141018133
ISBN
9780141018133
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Hardcover. A fresh examination of the Cathar heresy, using the records of inquisitorial tribunals to bring out new details of life at the time. Series: Heresy and Inquisition in the Middle Ages. Num Pages: 186 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3H; HBJD; HBLC1; HRAX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
York Medieval Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903153529
ISBN
9781903153529
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.73

Paperback. This volume traces the emergence and development of social rank in our present day world. It looks at ideas of hierarchy in the light of the historical, anthropological and sociological evidence to generate understanding of present-day struggles in race and ethnic relations. Num Pages: 304 pages, 6. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FK; 1KBB; 1KJ; HBTQ; HBTR; JFSC; JFSL1; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631209492
ISBN
9780631209492
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.26

Paperback. The dramatic story of Elizabeth's first ten years on the throne and the unexplained death that scandalised her court. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations (some col.), col. ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 348.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
W&N
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753827017
ISBN
9780753827017
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. Richard III and Henry Tudor's legendary battle: one that changed the course of English history. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; 3JB; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
Phoenix
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753828946
ISBN
9780753828946
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. The struggle for the soul of England after the death of Henry VIII Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGR; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 28. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753823514
ISBN
9780753823514
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.92

Hardcover. The problems of divine foreknowledge and future contingents can be put rather simply: how can God know the future without this entailing that the future come about necessarily? Chris Schabel's study dwells and expands upon this conundrum. Series Editor(s): Knuuttila, Professor Simo; MacDonald, Professor Scott; Marenbon, Dr. John; Martin, Dr. Christopher James. Series: Ashgate Studies in Medieval Philosophy. Num Pages: 382 pages, Includes 1 b&w illustration. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; HPCB; HRAB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 153. Weight in Grams: 642.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
382
Condition
New
SKU
V9780754602040
ISBN
9780754602040
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.17

Paperback. Focusing on the succession of the rulers of imperial Rome, this title guides readers to each reign and its main events. This title features biographical portraits of the 56 principal emperors from Augustus to Constantine. Series: Chronicles. Num Pages: 240 pages, 328 illustrations, 111 in colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 192 x 19. Weight in Grams: 840.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500289891
ISBN
9780500289891
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.35

Hardcover. Fine in fine dust wrapper. DW bumped to edges and sunned to spine. Lightly toned, text is clear and remains a fine copy. Keywords: Northern Ireland
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Methuen Publishing Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0025279
ISBN
9780413648006
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 25.00

Hardcover. 8vo. North of Ireland.Nice copy of the standard paperback edition.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Mandarin
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Edition
New
SKU
KEX0293079
ISBN
9780749302856
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. This title explores the background to the Drumcree stand-offs, the underlying motives of both Protestant and Catholic factions, and the ongoing efforts of the peacemakers to resolve this bitter dispute. Num Pages: 392 pages, 8pp b&w plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; HBJD1; HBLW3; JPWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 31. Weight in Grams: 540. 8vo.
Good clean former library copy with neat labels inside front cover.North of Ireland.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Methuen Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
SKU
KEX0294299
ISBN
9780413762603
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

Paperback. Late on the evening of 24 January 1991 the patrol was compromised deep behind enemy lines in Iraq. A fierce fire-fight left the eight men unscathed, but they were forced to run for their lives. This title tells the story of courage under fire, of hairbreadth escapes, of the trained soldiers in the world fighting against adverse conditions. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JJPR; BTM; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBWS3; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 195 x 128 x 29. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
Arrow
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099556671
ISBN
9780099556671
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.90

Paperback. Bringing together essays from nine established parliamentary scholars, the volume offers new insights and reflections on the management and importance of Parliaments for the effective and smooth running of the state during the Tudor and early Stuart period. Editor(s): Kyle, Chris R. Series: Parliamentary History Book Series. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119081951
ISBN
9781119081951
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.60

Hardback. Num Pages: 272 pages, over 450 color and b/w photos. BIC Classification: HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 222 x 39. Weight in Grams: 2440.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764323461
ISBN
9780764323461
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.52
€ 73.66

Hardcover. Num Pages: 144 pages, over 120 color/bw images. BIC Classification: HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 688. CIA Spy Flights Over China from Taiwan 1951-1969. 144 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBW. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 25. Weight: 692.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764335136
ISBN
9780764335136
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 32.61

Paperback. Rorke's Drift & Isandlwana 1879 Num Pages: 192 pages, 155 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JH; HBJH; HBLL; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 424.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750967303
ISBN
9780750967303
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.86

Hardcover. During the nineteenth century, Britain became the first gaslit society, with electric lighting arriving in 1878. At the same time, the British government significantly expanded its power to observe and monitor its subjects. This title explores how light facilitated such practices as safe transportation and private reading. Num Pages: 368 pages, 65 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJC; HBT; TNKH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780226640761
ISBN
9780226640761
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.67
€ 79.61

Paperback. During the nineteenth century, Britain became the first gaslit society, with electric lighting arriving in 1878. At the same time, the British government significantly expanded its power to observe and monitor its subjects. This book explores how light facilitated such practices as safe transportation and private reading. Num Pages: 368 pages, 65 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJC; HBJD1; HBLL; HBT; TNKH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226640778
ISBN
9780226640778
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.91

Paperback. Like Siberia and the Sahara, Patagonia has become a metaphor for nothingness and extremity. Its frontiers have stretched beyond the political boundaries of Argentina and Chile to encompass an evocative idea of place. This book is a cultural history of Patagonia, looking at myths and legends it has inspired. Num Pages: 256 pages, maps & 30 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KLSA; 1KLSH; HBJK; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 494.
Publisher
Signal Books Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904955382
ISBN
9781904955382
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.88

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841653112
ISBN
9781841653112
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.12

Hardback. Warfare truly entered the industrial age with the invention and adoption of the machine gun. Armed with a machine gun, one or two men could potentially hold off a whole company of enemy soldiers, and inflict terrible losses while doing so. This book describes how this invention went on to transform the ways that armies and also air forces fought. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 192 x 13. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752452340
ISBN
9780752452340
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 12.46

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