History
Results 3861 - 3880 of 43703
History
Paperback. "Yangtze River Gunboats, 1900-47". Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: HB; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 237 x 4. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- First Edition. First Printing.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849084086
- ISBN
- 9781849084086
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.46
€ 17.99
€ 16.46
Paperback. An accessible introduction to the development and use of artillery in war. Series: Casemate Short History. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HBW; JWD; JWM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 125. .
- Publisher
- Casemate Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612004884
- ISBN
- 9781612004884
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.53
€ 13.99
€ 13.53
Paperback. This work provides a detailed description and pictorial exploration of the ships that scoured the high seas during the "Golden age of Piracy". It covers the vessels of the leading pirates of their age. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w and 7 colour illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JD; 3JF; HBJK; HBLH; HBTM; JWF; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 188 x 5. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841764979
- ISBN
- 9781841764979
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.19
€ 17.99
€ 13.19
Paperback. Although an inherently unsuccessful design, the battlecruisers were amongst the most famous vessels of the Royal Navy during World War II. This work traces the pre-war development of these warships, then describes their wartime exploits, using this to show their operational performance. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w & 7 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 186 x 249 x 9. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841766331
- ISBN
- 9781841766331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.46
€ 17.99
€ 16.46
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472804983
- ISBN
- 9781472804983
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.46
€ 17.99
€ 16.46
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DNN; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848845572
- ISBN
- 9781848845572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.94
€ 19.99
€ 15.94
Paperback. An exploration of the British Napoleonic Ship-of-the-Line. It covers some of the most famous individuals and ships of the day, such as Nelson, Cochrane, HMS Victory and HMS Indefatigable. There is also a catalogue of all British Ships-of-the-Line from 1792 to 1815. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: Osprey New Vanguard S. Num Pages: 48 pages, 7 colour & 40 b&w illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTM; JWF; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 171 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841763088
- ISBN
- 9781841763088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.48
€ 16.99
€ 12.48
Paperback. With war against Germany looming, Britain pushed forward its carrier program in the late 1930s. In 1938, the Royal Navy launched the HMS Ark Royal, its first-ever purpose-built aircraft carrier. This book tells the story of the small, but resilient, carriers and the crucial role they played in the British war effort. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 185 x 4. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849080798
- ISBN
- 9781849080798
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.19
€ 17.99
€ 13.19
Paperback. Drawing on the underwater archaeological research, this study explains how Prien and his crew navigated the North Sea and Kirk Sound to land a devastating blow to the British. It reveals the level of disrepair that Scapa Flow had fallen into, and delves into the conspiracy theories surrounding the event. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter; Gilliland, Alan. Series: Raid. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 248 x 8. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472808905
- ISBN
- 9781472808905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.48
€ 20.99
€ 15.48
Paperback. During the 16th century a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to carry the wealth of the Americas to Spain. This book traces the development of the Spanish galleon, and outlines the constructional methods, the ordnance and the crewing needed to produce and maintain these stately vessels. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w and 7 colour illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; HBTM; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 183 x 4. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841766379
- ISBN
- 9781841766379
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.15
€ 17.99
€ 13.15
Paperback. Since the days of the Ancient Greeks, naval ships of all sizes have revolutionized warfare. This guide provides essential information on 40 iconic ships, using detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition, as well as specification boxes to provide all the technical details. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTM; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 191 x 9. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472808691
- ISBN
- 9781472808691
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.55
€ 9.99
€ 8.55
Paperback. Motor Gun Boats were the Spitfires of the Seas of the Royal Navy. Bristling with small-calibre guns and machine guns, they served during the War. This book tells the story of these destructive boats, beginning with their design and development and carrying through to their operational use in the European and Mediterranean theatres of World War-II. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 172 x 5. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849080774
- ISBN
- 9781849080774
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.49
€ 17.99
€ 16.49
Paperback. The Royal Navy was Britain s last line of defense in World War II, and destroyers made up its backbone. This is an illustrated study of these fast, versatile, and deadly ships" Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 30 b/w; 10 col. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472816368
- ISBN
- 9781472816368
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.25
€ 17.99
€ 13.25
Paperback. The first seagoing ironclad was the USS Monitor, first introduced during the American Civil War. Its profile has made it one of the most easily recognized warships of all time. This title covers the design, development and operational history of the Union's Monitor fleet. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: Osprey New Vanguard S. Num Pages: 48 pages, 47 b&w and colour illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; HBTM; JWF; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 193 x 4. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841763064
- ISBN
- 9781841763064
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.49
€ 20.99
€ 17.49
Paperback. The light cruiser was a natural development of the sailing frigate - a fast multi-purpose warship that could patrol the sea lanes, protect convoys and scout for enemy battle fleets. While the battleships and carriers grabbed the headlines, these warships quietly got on with the job of securing control of the seas. This book deals with these ships. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b/w; 7 col. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 186 x 7. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849086844
- ISBN
- 9781849086844
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.25
€ 17.99
€ 13.25
Paperback. In the 17th century, English, French and Dutch buccaneers launched a series of attacks on Spanish towns, ports and shipping. This volume details the buccaneer captains, such as Henry Morgan, the crews of their ships, how they recruited, and how they fought their battles on land and at sea. Illustrator(s): McBride, Angus. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 10 colour and 60 b&w illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 3JD; HBTM; JKV; JWF; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 185 x 5. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781855329126
- ISBN
- 9781855329126
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.54
€ 19.99
€ 18.54
Paperback. An exploration of the Confederate ironclad fleet of the American Civil War. It includes a cutaway of one of the most famous ships of the period, the CSS Virginia, and eight pages of artwork depicting the variety of different ironclads. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: Osprey New Vanguard S. Num Pages: 48 pages, 7 colour & 40 b&w illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JWF; JWMV; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 188 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841763071
- ISBN
- 9781841763071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.39
€ 20.99
€ 17.39
Paperback. While the Confederates relied on field fortifications and small gunboats in the fight for control of the Mississippi, the Union built a series of revolutionary river ironclads. This volume explains how these vessels worked, how they were constructed, how they were manned and how they were fought. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 7 colour & 40 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW; HBW; JWF; JWMV; TRL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 185 x 4. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841764443
- ISBN
- 9781841764443
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.39
€ 20.99
€ 17.39
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471758853
- ISBN
- 9780471758853
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 31.89
€ 36.99
€ 31.89
Paperback. In this history of manhood and masculinity, the author argues that modern formulations of masculinity, despite any sense of naturalness and constancy, are in fact, idealized cultural products of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Series: Chicago Series on Sexuality, History & Society. Num Pages: 316 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JFC; JFSJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226500683
- ISBN
- 9780226500683
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.61
€ 40.99
€ 31.61