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Paperback. Aims to offer a concise history of the First World War based on the research and insights into the soldiers, commanders, battles, and legacies of the Great War. Num Pages: 416 pages, 89 halftones, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 138 x 26. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022515
- ISBN
- 9780674022515
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.85
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Paperback. At the height of the antagonism of the Cold War, the US State Department unleashed an unexpected tool in its battle against Communism: jazz. From 1956 through the late 1970s, America dispatched its finest jazz musicians to the far corners of the earth, in order to win the hearts of the Third World and to counter perceptions of American racism. Num Pages: 352 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 149 x 24. Weight in Grams: 442.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022607
- ISBN
- 9780674022607
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.85
€ 34.99
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Hardback. The intense piety of late T'ang essays on Buddhism by literati has helped earn the T'ang its title of the "golden age of Chinese Buddhism." This study shows that many literati participated in intra-Buddhist debates. It demonstrates that representations of Buddhism by lay people underwent a major change during the T'ang-Sung transition. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; HBJF; HBLC; HRAX; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 676.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022652
- ISBN
- 9780674022652
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.30
€ 54.99
€ 46.30
Hardback. Many scholars have noted the role of China's demand for silver in the emergence of the modern world. This book discusses the interaction of this demand and the early-19th Century Latin American independence movements, the resulting disruptions in the Qing dynasty, and the transformation from the High Qing to modern China. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 450 pages, 2 maps, 12 graphs, 26 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JH; GTB; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 32. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center United States
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022683
- ISBN
- 9780674022683
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Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.45
€ 54.99
€ 46.45
Hardback. By early 1787, John and Abigail Adams were planning their return home to Massachusetts from Great Britain. But they barely had time to settle in, before they were pulled back into the public sphere by John's election as the first vice-president under the new Constitution. This book offers a perspective on this crucial period in American history. Editor(s): Hogan, Margaret A.; Taylor, C. James; Rodrique, Jessie May; Woodward, Hobson; Lint, Gregg L.; Claffey, Mary T. Series: Adams Papers. Num Pages: 592 pages, 13 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 165 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1450.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022782
- ISBN
- 9780674022782
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.27€ 117.76
€ 132.27
€ 117.76
Hardback. Pietro Bembo (1470-1547), a Venetian nobleman, later a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, was the celebrated Latin stylist of his day and was admired for his writings in Italian. This book chronicles internal politics and events, and external affairs of Venice, principally conflicts with other European states and with the Turks in the East. Editor(s): Ulery, Robert W., Jr. Translator(s): Ulery, Robert W., Jr. Series: The I Tatti Renaissance Library. Num Pages: 384 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 504.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022836
- ISBN
- 9780674022836
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.93
€ 40.99
€ 33.93
Hardback. Provides information on the Near East with maps, historical images, mythical figures, and religious scenes. This book presents historical evidence, illustrations of literary and mythological tradition, religious icons, and monuments to civic pride. It talks about Syrian Antioch, Arabia, Jewish and Samaritan settlements in Palestine, and more. Series: Revealing Antiquity. Num Pages: 142 pages, 50 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 211 x 17. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022928
- ISBN
- 9780674022928
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.96
€ 40.99
€ 33.96
Hardback. In the decade after the war, the US government's objective was to rearm Germany within the framework of a European defence force. But, American and French officials differed over certain factors. Sketching the French challenge, this book traces the debate that resulted in security arrangements preferred by French but acceptable to the Americans. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022973
- ISBN
- 9780674022973
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.46€ 74.07
€ 81.46
€ 74.07
Hardback. Traces the path of electricity through early American culture, exploring how the relationship between human, natural, and divine powers was understood in the 18th Century. This book offers a view of the origins of American science and the cultural meaning of the American Enlightenment. It talks about the revolutionary New World of wonder. Num Pages: 378 pages, 15 halftones, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBTB; PDX; PHK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 150 x 30. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022997
- ISBN
- 9780674022997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.13
€ 47.99
€ 40.13
Hardback. Written by civil rights historian Adam Fairclough, this book chronicles the odyssey of black teachers in the South from emancipation in 1865 to integration 100 years later. Built from stories of real men and women, it explores how teachers inspired generations of children, instilling values that nourished racial pride and a desire for equality. Num Pages: 422 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSL3; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 43. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674023079
- ISBN
- 9780674023079
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Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.13
€ 47.99
€ 40.13
Hardback. Offers a study of the political and cultural ramifications of international sports competitions in the decades before WWII. This book examines the transformation of events like the Olympic Games and the World Cup from relatively small-scale events to the expensive, politically resonant, globally popular entertainment extravaganzas. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 288 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: HBTB; JPS; WSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674023260
- ISBN
- 9780674023260
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.10€ 72.01
€ 79.10
€ 72.01
Hardback. The United States has always been a nation of immigrants, shaped by successive waves of new arrivals. The most recent transformation began when immigration laws and policies changed significantly in 1965. Edited and written by a group of prominent scholars, this book provides an authoritative account of the most recent surge of immigrants. Editor(s): Waters, Mary C.; Ueda, Reed. Series: Harvard University Press Reference Library. Num Pages: 642 pages, 1 map, 80 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBT; JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 172 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1110.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 642
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674023574
- ISBN
- 9780674023574
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 44.39
€ 52.99
€ 44.39
Hardback. Ranging from the founding era to Reconstruction, this book explores the legal and constitutional foundations of American nationhood through the little-known stories of five patriots and critics. It also shows how law and constitutionalism have powerfully shaped and been shaped by the experience of nationhood at key moments in American history. Num Pages: 392 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; LAZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 35. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674023604
- ISBN
- 9780674023604
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.13
€ 47.99
€ 40.13
Paperback. Hephaistos created an ornately decorated shield for Achilles. At the Shield's centre lay two walled cities, one at war and one at peace, surrounded by fields and pasturelands. Viewed as Homer's blueprint for an ideal, or utopian, social order, the Shield reveals that restraining and taming Nature would be fundamental to the Hellenic urban quest. Series: Hellenic Studies Series. Num Pages: 220 pages, 6 line drawings, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674023741
- ISBN
- 9780674023741
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.57
€ 20.99
€ 19.57
Paperback. The decision to fortify north-eastern France has usually been considered a tragic mistake, an example of bad planning and missed opportunities. Here, the author attempts to negate this, by providing a view of how France's military and political leaders tried to safeguard their nation and why they failed. Series: Harvard Historical Monographs S. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJG; HBJD; HBLW; HBW; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 197 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674023864
- ISBN
- 9780674023864
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.73
€ 32.99
€ 27.73
Paperback. Talks about how war forever alters the landscape - both human and geographic - and how individuals can alter the nature of battle. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 28. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674024199
- ISBN
- 9780674024199
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.75
€ 35.99
€ 30.75
Hardback. In 911, the French king ceded land along the river Seine to Rollo the Viking, on condition that he convert to Christianity. This work advances our understanding of early Normandy and the Vikings' transformation from pagan raiders to Christian princes. It also sheds light on the intersection of religious tradition, identity, and power. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 map, 1 genealogical chart. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JB; HBJD; HBLH; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674024434
- ISBN
- 9780674024434
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Condition: New
€ 119.27€ 106.50
€ 119.27
€ 106.50
Hardback. Talks about the Reizei poets as participants in a collective institution devoted more to the continuity of family poetic practices and ideals than to the concept of individual expression that is central to modern poetic culture. This book features an appendix of 100 poems from over the centuries, by poets who were affiliated with the Reizei house. Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series. Num Pages: 450 pages, 7 charts, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 2GJ; DSBB; DSC; HBTG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 236 x 42. Weight in Grams: 916.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674024533
- ISBN
- 9780674024533
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.29€ 50.42
€ 54.29
€ 50.42
Hardback. Between 1751 and 1784, the Qianlong emperor embarked upon six southern tours, travelling from Beijing to Jiangnan and back. This study elucidates the tensions and the constant negotiations characterising the relationship between the imperial centre and Jiangnan, which straddled the two key provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 450 pages, 11 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JF; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 164 x 42. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674024540
- ISBN
- 9780674024540
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.10
€ 54.99
€ 46.10
Hardback. The decades following the French Revolution saw unprecedented political and social experimentation. This work offers a re-evaluation of the effects of the French Revolution, especially on women. It demonstrates that women remained highly visible in urban public life. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 274 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD; HBLL; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674024595
- ISBN
- 9780674024595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.00€ 110.84
€ 124.00
€ 110.84
Hardback. From the mid-17th to the mid-19th Century, millions of Korean men trained in the arts of war to prepare not for actual combat but to sit for the state military examination (mukwa). This book provides a comprehensive socio-political history of the mukwa system. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 275 pages, 2 maps, 7 line illustrations, 5 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPK; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; HBTB; JFSC; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 237 x 26. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674025028
- ISBN
- 9780674025028
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.10
€ 45.99
€ 38.10
Hardback. The Honganji branch of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism was a powerhouse that exercised its military will by fanning violent uprisings of ikko ikki, loosely structured "leagues of one mind". This title looks at the complex and often contradictory relationship between these ikko leagues and the Honganji institution. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 275 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3H; HBJF; HBLC; HRE; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674025097
- ISBN
- 9780674025097
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.07
€ 45.99
€ 38.07
Hardback. The ending of absolute, centralized monarchy and the beginning of political combat between nobles and commoners make the years 1787 to 1788 the first stage of the French Revolution. The author examines how the French people became engaged in a movement of opposition that culminated in demands for the public's role in government. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 518 pages, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 518
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674025349
- ISBN
- 9780674025349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.63€ 131.07
€ 147.63
€ 131.07
Paperback. Religious beliefs and practices, which permeated all aspects of life in antiquity, travelled well-worn routes throughout the Mediterranean. New gods encountered in foreign lands by merchants and conquerors were often taken home to be adapted and adopted. This collection of essays offers a comparative perspective on this complex spiritual world. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 halftones. BIC Classification: HB; HR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Ancient Religions United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674025486
- ISBN
- 9780674025486
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 31.85
€ 37.99
€ 31.85