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General & world history

Paperback. Now available in paperback, a glorious illustrated edition of the international bestseller Num Pages: 304 pages, 205 color illus. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 183 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1010.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300197181
ISBN
9780300197181
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 19.68

Paperback. In 1935, with a doctorate in art history and no prospect of a job, the 26-year-old Ernst Gombrich was invited to attempt a history of the world for younger readers. Amazingly, he completed the task in six weeks, and "Eine kurze Weltgeschichte fur junge Leser" was published in Vienna. This book presents his history to English-language readers. Illustrator(s): Harper, Clifford. Translator(s): Mustill, Caroline. Series: Little Histories. Num Pages: 304 pages, 40 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 215 x 27. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300143324
ISBN
9780300143324
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.68

Hardback. The international bestseller available in English for the first time: E. H. Gombrich's world history for the curious of all ages.. Illustrator(s): Harper, Clifford. Translator(s): Mustill, Caroline. Num Pages: 320 pages, 60 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 149 x 29. Weight in Grams: 488.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300108835
ISBN
9780300108835
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.98

Paperback. For curious readers young and old, a rich and colorful history of religion from humanity's earliest days to our own contentious times Series: Little Histories. Num Pages: 256 pages, 40 b/w illus. BIC Classification: HBG; HRAB; HRAC; HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300228816
ISBN
9780300228816
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.68

Paperback. Deals with human history, exploring past civilizations through the objects that defined them. This title shows the surviving objects made by human hands, a chopping tool from the Olduvai gorge in Africa, and also features objects which characterise the world we live in today. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: HBG; JFCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 197 x 30. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
New
Edition
01st Edition
SKU
9780241951774
ISBN
9780241951774
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 15.29

paperback. From the earliest civilizations to the twenty-first century: Andrew Marr's compelling global journey through human history Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 140 x 42. Weight in Grams: 488.
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Format
Paperback
SKU
V9781447236825
ISBN
9781447236825
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.91

Hardback. The third volume in this series returns to November 1942 to explain the background to the first major Anglo-American venture - Operation Torch, the invasion of French North Africa. It deals with the fratricidal combats which followed the initial landings in Morocco and Algeria for several days. Num Pages: 680 pages. BIC Classification: 1QRM; 3JJH; HBG; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 306 x 52. Weight in Grams: 2096.
Publisher
Grub Street
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910690000
ISBN
9781910690000
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.07
€ 60.00

Hardcover. This book presents a historical study of the Roman Empire in Late Antiquity from the accession of the emperor Diocletian 284 to the death of the emperor Heraclius in 641. Series: Blackwell History of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 488 pages, 32 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBG; HBLA; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 266 x 187 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1066.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
488
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405108577
ISBN
9781405108577
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.73

Paperback. An accessible introduction to global economic development since 1500 complete with case studies of key themes, individuals, processes and events. Editor(s): Baten, Jorg. Num Pages: 260 pages, 69 b/w illus. 19 maps 22 tables. BIC Classification: HBG; KCG; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 174. .
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
260
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107507180
ISBN
9781107507180
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.30

Hardback. A History of Southeast Asia: Critical Crossroads presents a comprehensive history of Southeast Asia from our earliest knowledge of its civilizations and religious patterns up to the present day. Series: Blackwell History of the World. Num Pages: 476 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJM. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 173 x 22. Weight in Grams: 966.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
476
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631179610
ISBN
9780631179610
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 92.23

Paperback. First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLC; JPA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415394154
ISBN
9780415394154
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.02

Paperback. Explains the structure of the feudal society, describes the rise of economic life and tells of the impact of Commodore Perry's arrival in 1853. Bibliographical notes. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBG; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1963
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804705271
ISBN
9780804705271
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.93

Paperback. Explains the structure of the feudal society, describes the rise of economic life and tells of the impact of Commodore Perry's arrival in 1853. Bibliographical notes. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBG; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 662.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1961
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804705257
ISBN
9780804705257
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.71

Paperback. Explains the structure of the feudal society, describes the rise of economic life and tells of the impact of Commodore Perry's arrival in 1853. Bibliographical notes. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBG; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5766 x 3887 x 31. Weight in Grams: 722.
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1958
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804705233
ISBN
9780804705233
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 46.49

Paperback. Ira Lapidus' history explores the beginnings and transformations of Islamic civilizations in the Middle East and details Islam's worldwide diffusion. Num Pages: 1017 pages, 42 b/w illus. 39 maps 19 tables. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 177 x 254 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1594.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
1304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521732970
ISBN
9780521732970
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.64

Paperback. Describes the intellectual impact that the study and consideration of the past has had in the western world over the past 2500 years, treating the practise of history not as an isolated pursuit but as an aspect of human society and an essential part of the cultural history of Europe and America. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: HBAH; HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 400.
Edition
New Edition
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140283792
ISBN
9780140283792
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.95

Paperback. "Examines the history of consumption throughout the early modern period. Takes a chronological and global view to the discussion of evolving consumer practice and culture between 1500 and 1800"--Provided by publisher"-- Num Pages: 312 pages, 7 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JB; 3JD; 3JF; HBG; HBLH; HBLL; KCZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 478.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415507929
ISBN
9780415507929
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.92

Paperback. A lavishly illustrated look at the world of fairground transport. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTB; WGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 227 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445661407
ISBN
9781445661407
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.77

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.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631193968
ISBN
9780631193968
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.57

Paperback. Concentrates on the peoples and cultures who have determined how war is conducted and reveals the lasting historical consequences of combat, offering a picture of the major geopolitical and civilizational clashes that have rocked our common history and made us who we are today. Translator(s): Mangin-Woods, Michele; Woods, David. Num Pages: 312 pages, 15 maps. BIC Classification: HBG; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
Avid Woods. Foreword by R ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520283619
ISBN
9780520283619
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.74

Hardback. Concentrates on the peoples and cultures who have determined how war is conducted and reveals the lasting historical consequences of combat, offering a picture of the major geopolitical and civilizational clashes that have rocked our common history and made us who we are today. Translator(s): Mangin-Woods, Michele; Woods, David. Num Pages: 312 pages, 15 maps. BIC Classification: HBG; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 276 x 24. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
First Edition, Translated by Michle Mangin-Woods a
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520283602
ISBN
9780520283602
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.85
€ 72.21

Hardcover. A Global History of Sexuality provides a provocative and wide-ranging introduction to the history of sexuality from the late eighteenth century to the present day. Editor(s): Buffington, Robert M.; Luibheid, Eithne; Guy, Donna J. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; 3JM; HBG; HBTB; JHBK5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781405120487
ISBN
9781405120487
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 102.67

Paperback. A Global History of Sexuality provides a provocative and wide-ranging introduction to the history of sexuality from the late eighteenth century to the present day. Editor(s): Buffington, Robert M.; Luibheid, Eithne; Guy, Donna J. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; 3JM; HBG; HBTB; JHBK5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405120494
ISBN
9781405120494
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.74

Paperback. For the greater part of recorded history, the most successful and powerful states were autocracies; yet the world is increasingly dominated by democracies. This book provides a novel answer for how and why this political transformation occurred. It presents a history that starts in biblical times. Num Pages: 576 pages, 18 line illus. 22 tables. BIC Classification: HBG; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 35. Weight in Grams: 934.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Princeton Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691126326
ISBN
9780691126326
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.21
€ 50.82

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