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Hardback. Num Pages: 722 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; GBC; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 168 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1176.
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810857797
ISBN
9780810857797
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.66

Hardback. When Tanganyika became independent in 1961, the people were elated. In merging with Zanzibar, the young state provided a rare demonstration of African unity. Although the mood is now less euphoric, Tanzania's development is popularly accepted. This dictionary offers information about the country. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 392 pages, Maps. BIC Classification: 1HFGT; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 237 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810832442
ISBN
9780810832442
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.21

This updated second edition of Historical Dictionary of Switzerland features the nation's multicultural and democratic traditions and institutions, its complex history, and its people's involvement in past and present world affairs. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Europe. Num Pages: 662 pages, 4 maps, 20 tables. BIC Classification: 1DFH; GBC; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 152 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1120.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
662
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442233515
ISBN
9781442233515
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 294.69

hardcover. This volume reaches back into earlier periods when the Swazi nation was being formed. The contemporary history of Swaziland is addressed, along with the colonial era, characteristics and customs of the Swazi people. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 448 pages, 2 maps, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1HFMK; GBC; HBJH; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 136 x 29. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810837492
ISBN
9780810837492
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 203.83

hardcover. An exploration of different aspects of Somalia, providing information about the country in a comprehensive manner. The work also reflects on the contributions of the Somali sources on history and culture. Arabic sources and other non-English colonial sources are also highlighted. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2 maps, bibliography, notes. BIC Classification: 1HFGS; GBC; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 31. Weight in Grams: 553.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
Revised ed.
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810843448
ISBN
9780810843448
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 191.55

Hardback. This second edition relates the long and brutal history of slavery and the struggle for abolition using several key features: *Chronology *Introductory essay *Appendixes *Bibliography *Over 500 cross-referenced entries on forms of slavery, famous slaves and abolitionists, origins of slaves, and current conditions of modern slavery Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series. Num Pages: 478 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 36. Weight in Grams: 880.
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810859661
ISBN
9780810859661
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.29

Hardback. The Historical Dictionary of Singapore relates this history of this country through a chronology, an introductory essay, an expansive bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, events, places, organizations, and other aspects of Singapore history from the earliest times to the present. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania and the Middle East. Num Pages: 396 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMS; GBC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 31. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
396
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810871847
ISBN
9780810871847
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 160.28

Hardback. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 344 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1HFD; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 151 x 28. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810853393
ISBN
9780810853393
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 165.78

The Historical Dictionary of Russian Music relates the history of Russian music through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, events, places, and organizations. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts. Num Pages: 458 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; AVC; GBC; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 158 x 34. Weight in Grams: 860.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
458
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810853119
ISBN
9780810853119
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 217.01

hardcover. This concise dictionary includes descriptions of Romania's economy, society, political situation, language and culture as well as details of the country's important people, places, events and institutions. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Europe. Num Pages: 384 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DVWR; GBC; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 143 x 26. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780810831797
ISBN
9780810831797
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 169.05

Hardback. Series: Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras. Num Pages: 408 pages, ports. BIC Classification: HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 173 x 31. Weight in Grams: 649.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810853898
ISBN
9780810853898
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 160.21

Previously published as: Historical dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo / by Emizet Franocois Kisangani and F. Scott Bobb. 2010. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 570 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1HFJZ; GBC; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 40. Weight in Grams: 980.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
4 Rev ed
Number of pages
570
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810849198
ISBN
9780810849198
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 237.63

hardcover. Collins seeks to familiarize the reader with pre-colonial Africa, the Africa that began with the migrations of the Bantu from their homeland in 500 B.C. and ended with European control in the 19th century, revealing the culture, events, achievement and rulers of Africa from this time. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations & Historical Eras. Num Pages: 680 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1H; CBD; HBJH; HBLC; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 42. Weight in Grams: 930.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
680
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810839786
ISBN
9780810839786
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 275.42

Hardback. The third edition of Historical Dictionary of Portugal greatly expands on the second edition through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions, as well as on significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Europe. Num Pages: 428 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DSP; GBC; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 31. Weight in Grams: 681.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
3 Rev ed
Number of pages
428
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810860889
ISBN
9780810860889
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 177.78

Hardback. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania and the Middle East. Num Pages: 478 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1MKP; GBC; HBJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 34. Weight in Grams: 762.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
3 Rev ed
Number of pages
478
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810867727
ISBN
9780810867727
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 178.32

Hardback. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Europe. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DVP; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810847552
ISBN
9780810847552
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 179.99

Hardback. Deals with various features of life in Paris, from biographical sketches of personalities such as Coco Chanel, to principal districts and monuments of the city such as the Louvre, and luxury shops such as Fauchon. Thematic entries deal with institutions such as hospitals, commercial and cultural activities past and present and customs and language. Translator(s): Woronoff, Jon. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Cities, States, and Regions. Num Pages: 392 pages, 16 b&w photographs, 4 maps. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTB; JFSG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810833180
ISBN
9780810833180
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 182.19

hardcover. Papua New Guinea has experienced a remarkably rapid transition from scattered primitive societies to a modern unified nation. The dictionary covers major economic, social, political, and cultural developments, basic geographic information and biographies. With maps. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania and the Middle East. Num Pages: 416 pages, 2 maps, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1MKLP; GBC; HBJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 146 x 29. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810839366
ISBN
9780810839366
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 203.64

hardcover. A presentation of information on Osaka and Kyoto. It contains dictionary-style entries, an introduction and chronology, with a bibliography of material published on Osaka and Kyoto. Editor(s): Woronoff, Jon. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Cities, States, and Regions. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 photographs, bibliography, chronology. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; GBC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810836228
ISBN
9780810836228
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 152.25

Hardback. The Historical Dictionary of Naval Intelligence relates the long and fascinating history of naval intelligence through a chronology, an introduction, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on the organizations, operations, and events that made Naval intelligence what it is today. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. Num Pages: 442 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, charts. BIC Classification: GBC; HBW; JWF; JWKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 146 x 33. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
442
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810867604
ISBN
9780810867604
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.91

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