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Paperback. The Second World War was the greatest conflict in history. This book provides an introduction to the causes of the war. It charts the complex route from the failed peace following the First World War through the rise of right-wing radicalism in Italy and Germany, to the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939, and its subsequent spread to the Pacific. Series: History of the Contemporary World S. Num Pages: 336 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBWN; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631186014
- ISBN
- 9780631186014
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.62
€ 52.62
Paperback. Ranging from the first human settlement in the Nile Valley (c. 120,000 BC) to the appearance of Alexander the Great (c. 331 BC), this history blends archaeological and textual evidence into an informed narrative. Numerous quotes from the original documentary sources are included. Num Pages: 528 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 1QDA; HBG; HBJH; HBLA; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 768.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631193968
- ISBN
- 9780631193968
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Condition: New
€ 54.99
€ 54.99
Paperback. aeo Addresses the question of whether Third World countries have benefited or suffered from close relationships with the West aeo Provides an historical perspective on an issue of continuing debate aeo Interdisciplinary work of relevance to students in history, geography, economics and the social sciences. Series: History of the Contemporary World S. Num Pages: 392 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1QFG; HBG; HBLW; JPS; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631194392
- ISBN
- 9780631194392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.53
€ 57.53
Paperback. aeo A 2000 year history of the linked histories of food, culture and regional identity -- from Roman antiquity to the present. aeo The first book of its kind. aeo Scholarly in its range of reference, witty and accessible in style. aeo Covers all the regions of Europe. Series: Making of Europe. Num Pages: 232 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; HBG; HBTB; JFC; JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631202837
- ISBN
- 9780631202837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.24
€ 52.24
Paperback. Examines appeasement in the context of both Britain's domestic policies and her international commitments, within Europe and beyond. This book includes a discussion of the historiography surrounding appeasement, and analysis of changing public opinion and of the 'appeasers' themselves. Series: Historical Association Studies. Num Pages: 112 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3JJ; GTJ; HBG; HBLW; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631203261
- ISBN
- 9780631203261
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.45
€ 52.45
Paperback. aeo A clear account of the founding movement of the modern world. aeo Wide--ranging with England, Scotland and Ireland receiving most attention, plus many references to American thought. aeo Encompasses all aspects of The Enlightenment -- literary, political, philosophical, religious and scientific. Series: Making of Europe. Num Pages: 320 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; 3JF; 3JH; HBG; HBJD; HBLH; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631205111
- ISBN
- 9780631205111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.19
€ 51.19
Hardback. This volume examines the tumultuous changes that have occurred and are still occurring in the aftermath of European colonization of the globe from 1492 to 1947. Editor(s): Schwarz, Henry; Ray, Sangeeta. Series: Blackwell Companions in Cultural Studies. Num Pages: 624 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTQ; HBTR; JFC; JHM; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 266 x 189 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1362.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631206620
- ISBN
- 9780631206620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 227.13
€ 227.13
Paperback. Examines the changes that have occurred in the aftermath of European colonization of the globe from 1492 to 1947. This book presents introductions to the major social and political movements underlying colonization and decolonization, accessible histories of the literature and culture, and separate regions affected by European colonization. Editor(s): Schwarz, Henry; Ray, Sangeeta. Series: Blackwell Companions in Cultural Studies. Num Pages: 624 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTQ; HBTR; JFC; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 183 x 257 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1226.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631206637
- ISBN
- 9780631206637
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.05
€ 60.05
Paperback. This collection brings together the most influential and commonly studied articles on the Cold War. Contributions cover the origins, evolution and termination of the Cold War and focus particularly on the United States, former Soviet Union, Britain, Germany and France. Editor(s): Larres, Klaus; Lane, Ann. Series: Blackwell Essential Readings in History. Num Pages: 264 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DFG; 1DVU; 1KBB; HBG; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 177 x 21. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631207061
- ISBN
- 9780631207061
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.26
€ 56.26
Hardback. Presents overviews and approaches to the problems of world history. This book offers radical postmodern and postcolonial critiques of holism, identity, and Western "scientific" history in favor of a different kind of universalism. It is suitable for those interested in teaching history courses attuned to the global era in which we live. Editor(s): Pomper, Philip; Elphick, Richard H.; Vann, Richard T. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBA; HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631208983
- ISBN
- 9780631208983
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.32
€ 142.32
Paperback. Presents overviews and approaches to the problems of world history. This book offers radical postmodern and postcolonial critiques of holism, identity, and Western "scientific" history in favor of a different kind of universalism. It is suitable for those interested in teaching history courses attuned to the global era in which we live. Editor(s): Pomper, Philip; Elphick, Richard H.; Vann, Richard T. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBA; HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631208990
- ISBN
- 9780631208990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.46
€ 52.46
Paperback. A guide to the ideas, events, people and movements that have shaped the world from the end of the Second World War to the late 1990s, this text comprises some 700 entries that extend beyond a factual description to discuss the origins and significance of key decisions and events. Num Pages: 464 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3JJP; GBC; HBG; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 172 x 33. Weight in Grams: 798.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631209379
- ISBN
- 9780631209379
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.04
€ 74.04
Paperback. aeo Includes a new chapter examining the break up of the Russian empire at the end of the Cold War. aeo Provides full coverage of the transfer of power in Hong Kong aeo Places decolonization in the context of 500 years of European global domination. Series: Historical Association Studies. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KJ; 3JJP; HBG; HBLW3; HBTQ; HBTR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631216025
- ISBN
- 9780631216025
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.74
€ 43.74
Paperback. * Provides a vivid history of the Armenian people, spanning 3000 years. * Examines Armenian culture as it has survived in enclaves in other parts of the world. * Considers Armenia today and its first experience of independence after a gap of 1000 years. . Series: Peoples of Europe. Num Pages: 416 pages, 33. BIC Classification: 1DVUR; HBG; HBJD; JFC; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631220374
- ISBN
- 9780631220374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.50
€ 52.50
Hardback. An account of the varied civilization of the Hellenistic world, providing a narrative of the often violent political history of the period, a systematic analysis of Hellenistic kingdoms and civic institutions, and examination of the interaction between Greek settlers and native peoples. Num Pages: 464 pages, 34. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 180 x 30. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631222415
- ISBN
- 9780631222415
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.14
€ 168.14
Paperback. * Explores the fascinating world of sex and gender roles in the classical period. * Accessible to general readers whilst encouraging them to confront new theories and methodologies, and contemporary assumptions about gender and sexuality. Editor(s): McClure, Laura K. Series: Interpreting Ancient History. Num Pages: 336 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1QDA; 3D; DSBB; HBG; HBLA; JFSJ; VFVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631225898
- ISBN
- 9780631225898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.72
€ 53.72
Hardcover. Presents translations of some of the important ancient writings on the life and legacy of Alexander the Great. This book offers comprehensive coverage of Alexander, from his family background to his military conquests, death and legacy. It includes a bibliography of modern works, visual sources and a map of Alexander's expedition. Editor(s): Heckel, Waldemar; Yardley, J. C. Series: Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History. Num Pages: 376 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 174 x 27. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631228202
- ISBN
- 9780631228202
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.24
€ 149.24
Paperback. * This source book presents fresh new translations of the most important ancient writings on the life and legacy of Alexander the Great. * Provides comprehensive coverage of Alexander, from his family background to his military conquests, death and legacy. Editor(s): Heckel, Waldemar; Yardley, J. C. Series: Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History. Num Pages: 376 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 174 x 21. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631228219
- ISBN
- 9780631228219
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.72
€ 53.72
Hardcover. The 12 complete articles in this volume represent some of the best recent scholarship on the Crusades. The collection introduces students to fundamental concepts of crusading, including the nature of the movement, the motivation of the participants, and the impact on the east. Editor(s): Madden, Thomas F. Series: Blackwell Essential Readings in History. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: 3H; HBG; HBLC; HRAM9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631230229
- ISBN
- 9780631230229
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.43
€ 150.43
Hardcover. Examines diverse aspects of Roman imperialism, from the Romans' motivations in acquiring an empire and their ideological justifications for imperial domination, to the complex political, economic, and cultural interactions between the Romans, their allies, and the subjected peoples. This title includes notes with suggestions for further reading. Editor(s): Champion, Craige B. Series: Interpreting Ancient History. Num Pages: 336 pages, 12. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBG; HBJD; HBLA; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 187 x 24. Weight in Grams: 782.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631231189
- ISBN
- 9780631231189
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.43
€ 150.43
Paperback. In Alexander the Great in his World, Carol G. Thomas places this powerful figure within the context of his time, place, culture, and pedigree in order to discover what influences and elements from the world around him aided in the rise of his incredible life and career. Series: Blackwell Ancient Lives. Num Pages: 304 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; DSBB; HBG; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232469
- ISBN
- 9780631232469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.40
€ 47.40
Hardcover. In Food in the Ancient World, a respected classicist and a practising world-class chef explore a millennium of eating and drinking. * Explores a millennium of food consumption, from c. 750 BC to 200 AD. * Shows the pivotal role food had in a world where it was linked with morality and the social order. Series: Ancient Cultures. Num Pages: 320 pages, 31 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBG; HBLA; JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 24. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631235507
- ISBN
- 9780631235507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.13
€ 127.13
Paperback. In Food in the Ancient World, a respected classicist and a practising world-class chef explore a millennium of eating and drinking. * Explores a millennium of food consumption, from c. 750 BC to 200 AD. * Shows the pivotal role food had in a world where it was linked with morality and the social order. Series: Ancient Cultures. Num Pages: 320 pages, 31 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBG; HBLA; JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631235514
- ISBN
- 9780631235514
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.13
€ 46.13
Paperback. The 16th and 17th centuries witnessed a fundamental transformation in how nature was understood and studied; a transformation which came to be known as the Scientific Revolution. This book introduces students to the best recent writings on this important era in the history of science. Editor(s): Hellyer, Marcus. Series: Blackwell Essential Readings in History. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JB; 3JD; HBG; HBLH; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631236290
- ISBN
- 9780631236290
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 143.59
€ 143.59