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Paperback. Explores both the material culture of slavery as well as its representation in literature. This book considers the place of slaves in Plato's "Meno", Aristotle's "Politics", Aesop's "Fables", Aristophanes' "Wasps", and Euripides' "Orestes". Num Pages: 312 pages, 24 halftones. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLA; HBTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226167893
- ISBN
- 9780226167893
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.91
€ 37.99
€ 29.91
hardcover. Slavery in Small Things: Slavery and Modern Cultural Habits isthe first book to explore the long-range cultural legacy of slavery through commonplace daily objects. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJM; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781119166207
- ISBN
- 9781119166207
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.74
€ 89.74
Paperback. Slavery in Small Things: Slavery and Modern Cultural Habits isthe first book to explore the long-range cultural legacy of slavery through commonplace daily objects. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJM; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 13. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119166221
- ISBN
- 9781119166221
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.22
€ 36.22
Paperback. The human drama of the slave trade told from a new perspective, from the decks of the slave ship Num Pages: 464 pages, 1 x 16pp inset, 8 maps plus integrated illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JF; HBG; HBLL; HBTM; HBTS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 139 x 197 x 29. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719563034
- ISBN
- 9780719563034
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. Challenges the orthodoxy and argues that there were many more slave revolts than is usually assumed and they were far from insignificant historically. This book argues that we need to look beyond the canonical sources and episodes to see a bigger history of long-term resistance of slaves to their enslavement. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 3D; HBG; HBLA; HBTS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 141 x 215 x 16. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844651023
- ISBN
- 9781844651023
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.57
€ 51.57
paperback. Traces the journeys of a stone across the world. This book recounts the origins, trade, and circulation of a natural object in the context of the history of Islamic Eurasia and global encounters between empire and nature. Series: California World History Library. Num Pages: 216 pages, 10 color, 11 b/w. BIC Classification: HBG; PNV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 14. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520282551
- ISBN
- 9780520282551
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.13
€ 33.99
€ 25.13
Paperback. A narrative that allows readers to experience the history of the Salem witch trials through the eyes of those who lived it Num Pages: 472 pages, 16 pages black-&-white photos. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 32. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publisher
- Hachette Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Third Impression
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306821202
- ISBN
- 9780306821202
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.49
€ 25.99
€ 19.49
Paperback. Editor(s): Bennett, Judith M.; Clark, Elizabeth A.; O'Barr, Jean F.; Westphal-Wihl, Sarah; Wilen, B. Anne. Num Pages: 344 pages, 14 illustrations. BIC Classification: 3F; 3H; HBG; HBLC; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226042480
- ISBN
- 9780226042480
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.32
€ 25.99
€ 21.32
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBG; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 124 x 23. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Revised, Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845888176
- ISBN
- 9781845888176
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.21
€ 14.99
€ 13.21
Paperback. An in-depth investigation into the history and exploits of the Royal Navy Submarine Service based on first-hand accounts Num Pages: 416 pages, 16pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: BG; HBG; HBLW3; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 114 x 25. Weight in Grams: 270. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Headline
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Format
- Paperback
- SKU
- KSS0001392
- ISBN
- 9780747238058
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 136 x 19. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Beacon Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807080535
- ISBN
- 9780807080535
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.36
€ 26.99
€ 20.36
Paperback. Through the use of color photographs, maps, and reproductions of original manuscripts, the author invites the reader to walk the streets of a city whose history mirrors the development of Christianity in Europe. He examines the history, culture, and spirituality of the Italian city of Siena, the City of the Virgin. Num Pages: 144 pages, full colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBG; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 9. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Publisher
- World Wisdom Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781933316598
- ISBN
- 9781933316598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.27
€ 25.99
€ 24.27
paperback. This classic text is the first integrated survey of the phenomenon of siege warfare during its most creative period. Well illustrated, this book is a valuable companion for enthusiasts of military history as well as early modern historians. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JB; 3JD; HBG; HBLH; JWL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 187 x 17. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415146494
- ISBN
- 9780415146494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.62
€ 57.62
This work is based upon Soule's wartime journals. With no previous military experience, he was assigned to set up the U.S. Marine Corps' first photographic field unit and led it into battle. He provides closeups of generals, sergeants, and privates, everyone he met along the way. Num Pages: 272 pages, 38 b&w photographs, 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QSP; 3JJH; AJC; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121376
- ISBN
- 9780813121376
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.87
€ 49.87
Paperback. Translator(s): Bell, Anthea. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 198 x 19. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Publisher
- Pushkin Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782270508
- ISBN
- 9781782270508
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.13
€ 17.99
€ 13.13
Paperback. Hoehling focuses on the most important seagoing vessels of the past two centuries. (His) text is highly readable.-Publishers Weekly Num Pages: 100 pages, Ill.M. BIC Classification: HBG; TRL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 137 x 11. Weight in Grams: 249. 8vo.Good copy . Maritime History.The Sea.
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Madison Books, Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- New edition
- SKU
- KEX0254472
- ISBN
- 9781568330198
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Traces the history of early ships and seamanship from pre-dynastic Egypt to the Roman empire. The book describes the ships themselves as well as the crews, weaponry, cargo storage, methods of navigation and harbour facilities. Num Pages: 592 pages, 197 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLA; HBTM; KNGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1006.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801851308
- ISBN
- 9780801851308
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 36.91
€ 43.99
€ 36.91
Paperback. Since the days of the Ancient Greeks, naval ships of all sizes have revolutionized warfare. This guide provides essential information on 40 iconic ships, using detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition, as well as specification boxes to provide all the technical details. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTM; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 191 x 9. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472808691
- ISBN
- 9781472808691
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 9.18
€ 9.99
€ 9.18
Paperback. A history of the mainstay of Allied armoured units in World War II, the Sherman tank, whose simplicity, reliability and manoeuverability made it the most widely used tank of the war. Illustrator(s): Sarson, Peter. Series: Osprey New Vanguard S. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w and 8 colour plates. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBWQ; JWD; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 112 x 6. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781855322967
- ISBN
- 9781855322967
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.06
€ 21.99
€ 18.06
Paperback. Making use of Japanese primary sources, this title presents an analysis of what happened at Midway. Num Pages: 640 pages, 38 b&w photos, 33 maps, 36 figures, 36 tables. BIC Classification: HBG; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 172 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Potomac Books
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574889246
- ISBN
- 9781574889246
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 37.77
€ 37.99
€ 37.77