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Paperback. Those who had known Charles Dickens as a child must have been astonished at his rise from being, in his own words, 'a little labouring hind' to becoming one of the most famous and adored men in the world. Series: NPG Companions. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; 3JH; DSBF; DSK; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- National Portrait Gallery Publications United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781855145962
- ISBN
- 9781855145962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.37
€ 9.37
Paperback. Traces how rural society and farming evolved, and surveys the world of landowners and of the marginalized, of wealthy merchants and the teeming masses of the towns. This study sets the more familiar landmarks of the nineteenth century - agrarian conflict, structural poverty, and the collapse of food supply - in a complex historical framework. Num Pages: 760 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 166 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1242.
- Edition
- New edition
- Publisher
- Cork University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781859184035
- ISBN
- 9781859184035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.82
€ 33.99
€ 24.82
Hardback. In 1910 Mexicans rebelled against an imperfect dictatorship; after 1940 they ended up with what some called the perfect dictatorship. This book brings together historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and political scientists to offer a radical new understanding of the emergence and persistence of the modern Mexican state. Editor(s): Gillingham, Paul; Smith, Benjamin T. Series: American Encounters/Global Interactions. Num Pages: 464 pages, 6 tables, 4 figures. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HBJK; HBLW; JFC; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822356318
- ISBN
- 9780822356318
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.47
€ 128.47
Hardcover. An investigation into the politics of consumerism in East Germany during the years between the Berlin Blockade of 1948-49 and the building of the Berlin Wall in 1961, Dictatorship and Demand shows how the issue of consumption constituted a crucial battleground in the larger Cold War struggle. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 310 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFGE; 3JJPG; HBJD; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674016989
- ISBN
- 9780674016989
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.18€ 65.85
€ 72.18
€ 65.85
Paperback. Dictatorship in South America explores the experiences of Brazil, Argentina, and Chile with brutal military dictatorships in the Cold War period. Based on the strong and recent currents of historiography emerging from these countries, it offers a compelling narrative that brings popular perspectives to bear on national histories. Series: Viewpoints/Puntos de Vista. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLS; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 11. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405190558
- ISBN
- 9781405190558
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.93
€ 40.93
Paperback. * The first compact Dictionary of American History for over 50 years*3000 concise entries on political, economic, cultural and legal events and people* Full coverage of Americaa s ethnic and religious diversity. . Editor(s): Purvis, Thomas. Num Pages: 464 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBC; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781577180999
- ISBN
- 9781577180999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.46
€ 52.46
Paperback. "Commissioning organisation: edited by Edward Conrad Smith and Arnold John Zurcher. viii, 437 p. illus., maps. 21 cm. Associated Names: Zurcher, Arnold John,. Associated Dates: 1902-. Paperback. Nice copy. Toning to spine."
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Barnes & Noble
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1955
- SKU
- KEX0016325
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 7.99€ 4.99
€ 7.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. Containing 2,500 entries, this Dictionary includes entries that cover ancient, medieval, and modern antisemitism; pagan, Christian, and Muslim antisemitism; religious, economic, psychosocial, racial, cultural, and political antisemitism. A comprehensive scholarly introduction discusses the definitions, causes, and varieties of antisemitism. Num Pages: 520 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 917.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810858626
- ISBN
- 9780810858626
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 227.25
€ 227.25
paperback. Features entries that cover ancient, medieval, and modern antisemitism; pagan, Christian, and Muslim antisemitism; religious, economic, psychosocial, racial, cultural, and political antisemitism. This book provides an introduction that discusses the definitions, causes, and varieties of antisemitism. Num Pages: 520 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 144 x 31. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810858688
- ISBN
- 9780810858688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 112.85
€ 112.85
Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro-Latin American Biography
. Ed(S): Knight, Franklin W.; Gates, Henry Lo...
Hardback. Editor(s): Knight, Franklin W.; Gates, Henry Louis, Jr. Num Pages: 3000 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBCB; HBJK; JFSL3; JFSL4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 401 x 275 x 135. Weight in Grams: 1591.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 3000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199935796
- ISBN
- 9780199935796
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 1,633.40
€ 1,633.40
Hardback. A reference to the military history of contemporary China, through an examination of China's 19th-century military clashes with the West and Japan, and the evolution of the Red Army. It draws on sources written in Chinese as well as on English-language secondary sources. Editor(s): Higham, Robin. Num Pages: 376 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GBC; HB; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 725.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313293375
- ISBN
- 9780313293375
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.79€ 28.43
€ 75.79
€ 28.43
Paperback. An authoritative and enlightening guide to the origins of over 16,000 English surnames and their development over the centuries. Different forms of names are cross-referenced for ease of use. Includes a fasinating historical and linguistic introduction to the subject, and an appendix on tracing the origins of family names. Editor(s): Reaney, P. H.; Wilson, R. M. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 592 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: GBC; HBTG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New ed of 3. Revised ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192806635
- ISBN
- 9780192806635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.21
€ 17.99
€ 14.21
Paperback. Whether any advantage or benefit will be drawn from the suspension or effective abolition of the rank of Field Marshal is debatable. What is certain, however, is that Dr. Tony Heathcotes idea of compiling a definitive biographical dictionary of holders of this illustrious rank since its introduction by George II in 1736, is opportune and inspired. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: 1DBK; GBCB; HBJD1; HBW; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848848818
- ISBN
- 9781848848818
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.00
€ 19.99
€ 16.00
Paperback. Clean copy
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster (Paper)
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- SKU
- KST0023840
- ISBN
- 9780132104937
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Divided into male and female sections, this dictionary provides an alphabetical listing of Muslim names in both English and Arabic. Each name has a description of its origin and meaning as well as indication of whether the name is derived from Arabic or Persian. Num Pages: 367 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 2BXF; 2CSR; GBC; HBTG; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co (Publishers)Ltd
- Number of pages
- 367
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850653578
- ISBN
- 9781850653578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.80
€ 19.99
€ 19.80
Paperback. Paperback, in very good condition.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Wordsworth Editions Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KRF0040095
- ISBN
- 9781853263842
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBW; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 14. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842022958
- ISBN
- 9780842022958
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.25
€ 48.25
Paperback. Did you ever need to spell "dogie" or need to know what a "sakey" is? This book can tell you how to spell, pronounce, and define over 5,000 terms relative to the American West. It is compiled of words brought into English from Native Americans, emigrants, Mormons, Hispanics, migrant workers, loggers, and fur trappers. Num Pages: 456 pages, 51 b&w photos, 3 maps, bib. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 2ABM; CB; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Texas Christian University Press
- Edition
- 2nd Expanded, Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875653730
- ISBN
- 9780875653730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.19
€ 22.19
Paperback. Describes the technicalities of the work and the hardships as well as lighter moments enjoyed by the apprentices, against the backdrop of the gradual run-down of steam on the Western. Series: Working Lives S. Num Pages: 128 pages, 150 b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; HBTB; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 172 x 8. Weight in Grams: 350. Series: Working Lives S. 128 pages, 150 b/w. Describes the technicalities of the work and the hardships as well as lighter moments enjoyed by the apprentices, against the backdrop of the gradual run-down of steam on the Western. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; HBTB; WGF. Dimension: 237 x 172 x 8. Weight: 350.
- Publisher
- Silver Link Publishing Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857943108
- ISBN
- 9781857943108
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.33
€ 24.99
€ 17.33
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 346 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD; HPCD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691627144
- ISBN
- 9780691627144
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.29€ 42.15
€ 53.29
€ 42.15