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Paperback. During World War II, the United States built 72 light cruisers of various classes. This book examines every US light cruiser produced, including those of the Fargo and Worcester classes, which were actually complete after World War II had ended, tracing their design, development and evolution throughout the war and beyond. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b/w; 7 col. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 248 x 6. Weight in Grams: 168.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472811400
ISBN
9781472811400
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.48

Paperback. A reissue of Simon Schama's landmark study of the Netherlands from 1780-1813, this is a tale of a once-powerful nation's desparate struggle to survive the treacheries and brutality of European war and politics. Num Pages: 768 pages, Ill.M. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 3JF; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 194 x 50. Weight in Grams: 556.
Publisher
Harper Perennial
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780006861560
ISBN
9780006861560
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 17.42

Paperback. The French Riviera: A History ranges from the Terra Amata in Nice, occupied from 380,000 years ago and one of the oldest inhabited prehistoric sites in the world, through to settlement by Greeks, Romans, Franks, Ostrogoths and Visigoths, wars and revolutions, to the establishment of the Silicon Valley of France in Sophia-Antipolis in 1974. Num Pages: 128 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 233 x 16. Weight in Grams: 258.
Publisher
Troubador Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785898334
ISBN
9781785898334
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.08

Hardback. Bossler traces changing gender relations in China from the tenth to fourteenth centuries by examining three critical categories of women: courtesans, concubines, and faithful wives. Bossler illustrates how these groups intersected and interacted with men, influencing the social, political, and intellectual life of the Song and Yuan dynasties. Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series. Num Pages: 375 pages, 6 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; HBJF; HBLC1; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 240 x 36. Weight in Grams: 790.
Publisher
Harvard University, Asia Center United States
Number of pages
375
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674066694
ISBN
9780674066694
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 46.30

Paperback. .
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1960
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198767473
ISBN
9780198767473
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.20

Hardback. A history of how the Russians, ever since the Six Day War, were involved in planning, instigating and supporting further Arab military action against Israel. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1FBH; 3JJPL; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBWS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849048194
ISBN
9781849048194
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.98

Hardback. A bold transatlantic history of American independence revealing that 1776 was about far more than taxation without representation Series: The Lewis Walpole Series in Eighteenth-Century Culture and History. Num Pages: 396 pages, 30 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; 3JF; HBJD1; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156. .
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300214246
ISBN
9780300214246
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 31.45

Paperback. Paperback, grey spine. 32pp
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
G Philip London
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Edition
Rev e.
SKU
KON0819292
ISBN
9780540011124
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.49

Paperback. Editor(s): Hill, Thomas D.; Hill, Thomas E., Jr.; Deskis, Susan E. Series: Islandica. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 3H; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 599.
Publisher
Cornell University Library
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780935995138
ISBN
9780935995138
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.60

Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, over 400 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 285 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1478.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764323416
ISBN
9780764323416
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.12
€ 46.73

Paperback. Traces the development of the omnibus through the horse-drawn era to that of mechanical propulsion, when, after experiments with steam and electric battery units, the petrol engine reigned supreme until just before the Second World War. Series: Shire album. Num Pages: 56 pages, colour and b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; HBT; WGCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 5. Weight in Grams: 134. New.
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
56
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
9780747806509
ISBN
9780747806509
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.89

Paperback. Few sources reveal the life of the ancient Romans as vividly as do the houses preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius. Wealthy Romans lavished resources on shaping their surroundings to impress their crowds of visitors. This book explores the rich potential of the houses of Pompeii and Herculaneum to offer insights into Roman social life. Num Pages: 264 pages, 8 color plates 122 figs. 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; HBTB; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 193 x 253 x 18. Weight in Grams: 624.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
244
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691029092
ISBN
9780691029092
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.56

Hardback. The Royal Naval Patrol Service, or Harry Tate's Navy as it was commonly known, was a unique service with its own rules and regulations. This book looks at the Service personnel, the boats, equipment and includes many first-hand accounts from crew. Num Pages: 256 pages, 60 Photos in plate sections. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 696.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848842564
ISBN
9781848842564
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 35.86

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Gleaves, Phil. Series: Traveller's History of Croatia. Num Pages: 274 pages, black & white line drawings, maps. BIC Classification: 1DV; HBJD; WTD; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
INTERLINK NETWORK DISTRIBUTION
Number of pages
274
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566568081
ISBN
9781566568081
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.54

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764349195
ISBN
9780764349195
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.12
€ 46.67

Paperback. Details the final weeks of the Second World War, including the surrender of Germany and the liberation of much of Europe Num Pages: 224 pages, 50 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 534.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781554005
ISBN
9781781554005
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.02

Paperback. Editor(s): Garcia Loaeza, Pablo (Associate Professor of Spanish, West Virginia University Associate Professor of Spanish American Literature and Culture, West Virginia University Associate Professor of Spanish, West Virginia University West Virginia University West Virginia University); Garrett, Victoria L (West Virginia University). Series: Latin American Originals. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white halftones, maps. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KLS; 3JB; HBJK; HBLH; HBTP; RGR; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 137 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271065489
ISBN
9780271065489
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 24.94

Hardback. "Original cloth ~ Good copy with brightly gilted title on slightly faded spine, slightest suggestion of rubbing to bottom board edges. Yellowed free endpapers. Cleanand bright text and firm binding. With plates of illustrations. OCLC(OCoLC)ocm03511649 "The". Keywords: "Art, Renaissance. , Art , Renaissance."
Condition
Used, Good
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Methuen & Co., Ltd
Publication date
1933
SKU
KEX0133865
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Audley End House in Essex - or Station 43 as it was known during the Second World War - was used as the principal training school for SOE's Polish Section between 1942 and 1944. This book examines the comprehensive training of agents at Audley End and describes the work undertaken by Station 43's agents in Europe. Num Pages: 160 pages, 16 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWKF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 19. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750942553
ISBN
9780750942553
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.49

Paperback. A uniquely accessible history of the Welsh people. Num Pages: 379 pages, colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 160 x 29. Weight in Grams: 862. The Biography. 379 pages, col pls. A popular and "unashamedly pro-Welsh" history of Wales, with a strong focus on the pre-modern era. A lively narrative is peppered with liberal quotation from primary sources, and the story of warfare, resistance and rebellion alternated with reflections on the development of Welsh culture, language and poetry. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKW; HBJD1. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 29. Weight: 572.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
379
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445608082
ISBN
9781445608082
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.68

Hardback. A sophisticated analysis of changing views of political virtue in the 18th century and the origins of the modern dilemma over probity and suitability for high public office Series: The Lewis Walpole Series in Eighteenth-century Culture & History. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 238 x 27. Weight in Grams: 636.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300208450
ISBN
9780300208450
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.90
€ 63.79

Paperback. "Reprint. First published in Great Britain by Viking, 1991. Includes bibliographical references (p. 156-157) and index. Commissioning organisation: Charis Chan. xii, 164 p. ill., maps 21 cm. Paperback. Very good copy." Keywords: "Subjects - Art, Architecture & Photography - Architecture - General,Subjects - Art, Architecture & Photography - General"
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Edition
New edition
SKU
KEX0082865
ISBN
9780140118568
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Gibbon's "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" (the second and third volumes were originally published in 1781), is one of the most famous texts in the English language. David Womersley's annotated edition returns to manuscript and original sources. Editor(s): Womersley, David. Num Pages: 1360 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 50. Weight in Grams: 904.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
1360
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140433951
ISBN
9780140433951
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 20.55

Paperback. Series: Culture and Society After Socialism. Num Pages: 288 pages, 23. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JMC; HBJD; HBLW; JPZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801473524
ISBN
9780801473524
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.94

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