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Hardback. This short book by one of France's leading historians deals with a big question: how was it that Christianity, that masterpiece of religious invention, managed, between 300 and 400 AD, to impose itself upon the whole of the Western world? In his erudite and inimitable way, Paul Veyne suggests three possible explanations. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLA; HRAX; HRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745644981
ISBN
9780745644981
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.21

Paperback. Reveals what life was really like in the ancient world. The emergence of Christianity in the West and Christian morality with its emphasis on abstinence, celibacy and austerity is contrasted with the undisciplined private life of the Byzantine Empire. Editor(s): Aries, Philippe; Duby, Georges. Translator(s): Goldhammer, Arthur. Series: History of private life. Num Pages: 704 pages, 16 color illustrations, 417 halftones, 33 line illustrations, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 1QDAZ; HBG; HBJD; HBJF; HBLA; HBLC; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 177 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1118.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
704
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Edition
Reprint Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674399747
ISBN
9780674399747
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.42
€ 50.03

paperback. Paul Virilio identifies the Gulf War as a turning point in history, the last industrial and the first information war. Virilio then goes on to argue that we live in a world of global spatio-temporal collapse, and one which seems to preclude the possibility of negotiation and diplomacy. Series: Athlone Contemporary European Thinkers S. Num Pages: 120 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJF; HBWS2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 7. Weight in Grams: 128.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826479341
ISBN
9780826479341
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 42.14

Hardcover. Series: Alberta Reflections. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 616.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Alberta Press Canada
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
SKU
V9780888644169
ISBN
9780888644169
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.48

Paperback. .
Publisher
For Beginners United States
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781934389898
ISBN
9781934389898
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.91

Hardcover. A broad historical synthesis chronicling the Pacific Northwest's first century of electification. Reveals how the region's citizens struggled to build a power system that was technologically efficient, financially profitable, and socially and environmentally responsible. Num Pages: 528 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; THR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 885.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700618736
ISBN
9780700618736
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.66

Paperback / so. Elusive West and the Contest for Empire, 1713-1763 Num Pages: black & white illustrations, maps, black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; HBJD; HBJK; HBLH; RG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 714.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9781469600864
ISBN
9781469600864
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.11

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JH; 3JJ; 3JM; HBJK; HBTB; JNF; JNKP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781552664018
ISBN
9781552664018
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.86

Hardback. Between Tyranny and Anarchy provides a unique comprehensive history and interpretation of efforts to establish democracies over two centuries in the major Latin American countries. Series: Social Science History. Num Pages: 344 pages, 10 tables. BIC Classification: 1KL; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 661. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804760010
ISBN
9780804760010
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.08

Mixed media pr. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: AB; HB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 345.
Publication date
1927
Publisher
J.F. Bergmann-Verlag Germany
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9783662298664
ISBN
9783662298664
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.54

Paperback. Num Pages: 278 pages, 34, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBNW; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JPVH3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 628.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801477638
ISBN
9780801477638
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.61

Paperback. Examines the relationship between the British left and national identity in socialism's formative years. Series: Royal Historical Society Studies in History New Series. Num Pages: 244 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJC; HBJD1; HBLL; JPFF; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 360. Englishness, Patriotism and the British Left, 1881-1924. Series: Royal Historical Society Studies in History New Series. 244 pages, black & white illustrations. Examines the relationship between the British left and national identity in socialism's formative years. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJC; HBJD1; HBLL; JPFF; JPFN. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 13. Weight: 356.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843836360
ISBN
9781843836360
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.57

Hardcover. .
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393249385
ISBN
9780393249385
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.39

Hardback. The extraordinary growth and development of the cult of St Thomas Becket is investigated here, with a particular focus on its material culture. Num Pages: 272 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 782.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783271610
ISBN
9781783271610
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.69

Hardback. .
Publisher
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
None
Condition
New
SKU
V9781431424313
ISBN
9781431424313
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.75

Hardcover. Num Pages: 320 pages, 568 illus. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1DVUA; 3JJG; HBJD; HBLW; HBWP; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 183 x 18. Weight in Grams: 706.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764346330
ISBN
9780764346330
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.46
€ 39.25

paperback. The extraordinary life and crimes of Martin Cahill, gangster, criminal mastermind, MOST WANTED MAN. Now a major film from John Boorman Num Pages: 264 pages, 12 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 208. Well read copy with some shelfwear and soiling. Remains good over all
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
O'Brien Dublin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
SKU
KST0017218
ISBN
9780862784331
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 5.47

paperback. The extraordinary life and crimes of Martin Cahill, gangster, criminal mastermind, MOST WANTED MAN. Now a major film from John Boorman Num Pages: 264 pages, 12 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 208. Clean copy with minor shelf wear and some yellowing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
O'Brien Dublin
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KOG0005087
ISBN
9780862784331
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.47

paperback. The extraordinary life and crimes of Martin Cahill, gangster, criminal mastermind, MOST WANTED MAN. Now a major film from John Boorman Num Pages: 264 pages, 12 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 208.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
O'Brien Dublin
Condition
New
SKU
9780862784331
ISBN
9780862784331
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 5.47

Hardcover. Lacking dustjacket. Else a fine copy with some minor reader wear
Publisher
Free Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1977
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KAS0002059
ISBN
9780029356005
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 9.00

Paperback. Paperback edition of a brief, elegant introduction to the roots of one of our most cherished institutions: government for and by the people. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 halftones, 3 maps. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLA; HPCA; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 121 x 21. Weight in Grams: 292.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195304541
ISBN
9780195304541
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.88

hardcover. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; JPQB; JWJ; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691652177
ISBN
9780691652177
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 183.56
€ 138.50

Paperback. This volume presents the history of Pompeii. It explores Pompeii's public buildings, its streets and gathering places, the impact of religious changes, the renovation of theatres and expansion of athletic facilities and the influence of elite families on the city's appearance. Translator(s): Schneider, Deborah Lucas. Series: Revealing Antiquity. Num Pages: 286 pages, 113 line illustrations, 15 color illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; HDDK; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674689671
ISBN
9780674689671
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 37.79

Paperback. Rembrandt's life coincided with what the Dutch refer to as their "golden age". This study explores a society that had torn itself away from the mediocrity of its past, a stagnant nation of peasants and fishermen, to pursue an overseas empire that led to wealth and a cultivation of the arts. Series: Daily Life. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JD; HBJD; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 142 x 214 x 20. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804722018
ISBN
9780804722018
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.71

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