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Paperback. For six hundred years, the nations of Europe and North America have periodically attempted to coerce, invade, or conquer other societies. They have relied on their superior technology to do so, yet these technologies have not always guaranteed success. This title examines Western imperialism's complex relationship with technology. Series: The Princeton Economic History of the Western World. Num Pages: 416 pages, 20 halftones. 4 maps. BIC Classification: HBG; KCZ; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 153 x 235 x 14. Weight in Grams: 622.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691154329
ISBN
9780691154329
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 27.11

Paperback. Surveys the past not just of humanity, or even of planet Earth, but of the entire universe. In this book, instructors and students will retrace a voyage that began 13.7 billion years ago with the Big Bang and the appearance of the universe. It incorporates findings from cosmology, earth and life sciences, and human history. Num Pages: 352 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 217 x 16. Weight in Grams: 702.
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780073385617
ISBN
9780073385617
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 139.17

Paperback. How should we understand genocide in the modern world? As an aberration from the norms of a dominant liberal international society? Or rather as a guide to the very dysfunctional nature of the international system itself? This book sets out the conceptual issues in the study of genocide, addressing the fundamental problems of defining genocide. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLL; HBTZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 446.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845117528
ISBN
9781845117528
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.55

paperback. Illustrating Empire tells the history of the British Empire through the ephemeral images used to promote, record, and celebrate its development. The narrative is told through more than 200 striking and original images accompanied by illuminating story captions which unlock the history and meaning behind the illustrations. Series: Visual History from the John Johnson Collection of Printed Ephemera. Num Pages: 224 pages, 228 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDB; HBG; HBTQ; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 213 x 21. Weight in Grams: 886. A Visual History of British Imperialism. Series: Visual History from the John Johnson Collection of Printed Ephemera. 224 pages, 228 colour illustrations. Illustrating Empire tells the history of the British Empire through the ephemeral images used to promote, record, and celebrate its development. The narrative is told through more than 200 striking and original images accompanied by illuminating story captions which unlock the history and meaning behind the illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDB; HBG; HBTQ; WCS. Dimension: 229 x 213 x 21. Weight: 894.
Publisher
Bodleian Library
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851243341
ISBN
9781851243341
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.32

Paperback. A challenge to the whole basis of thinking on the subject of classical civilization. The author argues that it has its roots in Afroasiatic cultures, and that these influences have been systematically ignored, suppressed or denied since the 18th century. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLA; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 37. Weight in Grams: 436.
Publisher
Vintage
Number of pages
608
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099887805
ISBN
9780099887805
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.86

Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: HBA; HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 228.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691174143
ISBN
9780691174143
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 21.98

Hardback. Covers nine of the earliest wars involving jet aircraft (from 1950-1982). Num Pages: 240 pages, 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJP; HBG; HBLW3; HBWS; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473837737
ISBN
9781473837737
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 32.64

Paperback. Series: Debates in World History. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTV. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472589637
ISBN
9781472589637
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJH; DCQ; HBG; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 184. Keywords: "Special Features - Used Books - History - Military History - Wars, Battles & Campaigns,Special Features - Used Books - History - Military History - World War II,Special Features - Used Books - History"
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Methuen Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Edition
New
SKU
KHS0038713
ISBN
9780413150103
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.99
€ 15.02

Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLC; JWXZ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 180 x 255 x 22. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
FreeLance Academy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780982591178
ISBN
9780982591178
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.51

Paperback. This is the story of the destruction of a talented Jewish family, and of the survival against all the odds of two young sisters. It is one of the most moving stories to emerge from the Second World War. Anita and her elder sister Renate were saved by their exceptional courage, determination and ingenuity. Num Pages: 184 pages, 42 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: BGHA; HBG; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Giles de la Mare Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
SKU
V9781900357012
ISBN
9781900357012
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.40

Paperback. The Amazon History Book of the Year 2013 is a magisterial chronicle of the calamity that befell Europe in 1914 as the continent shifted from the glamour of the Edwardian era to the tragedy of total war. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 1D; 1QDU; 3JJF; HBG; HBWN; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 44. Weight in Grams: 510.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007519743
ISBN
9780007519743
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.80

Hardback. The astonishing story of the maps and atlases throughout history that got it completely wrong Num Pages: 256 pages, Full Colour Throughout. BIC Classification: HBG; RGV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 257 x 29. Weight in Grams: 860.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471159459
ISBN
9781471159459
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 21.91

Paperback. Editor(s): Fenster, Thelma S.; Smail, Daniel Lord. Num Pages: 240 pages, 18. BIC Classification: 1D; 3F; 3H; DSBB; HBG; HBLC; JFCX; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801488573
ISBN
9780801488573
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.00

Paperback. Compared to other animals, the way humans live - our manners, morals, habits, experiences, relationships, technology, values - changes at a bewildering speed. Why is this? Felipe Fernandez-Armesto offers some revolutionary answers to this fundamental question about our species - and speculates on what they mean for our future. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: CF; HBG; HBL; HBTB; HD; HP; HR; JF; JH; PD. Dimension: 216 x 135. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198806806
ISBN
9780198806806
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.48

Hardback. .
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764322556
ISBN
9780764322556
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 31.77

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

€ 64.49
€ 50.55

Hardcover. The Hurricane served in every theatre during the Second World War as a fighter, night fighter, ground attack aircraft and even on board ship guarding vital convoys. This book offers first-hand accounts of these gallant pilots form not only a history of the aircraft, but also a tribute to the many friends they lost in combat. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 588.
Publisher
Andre Deutsch Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780233004549
ISBN
9780233004549
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.00

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752459875
ISBN
9780752459875
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.32

Paperback. The secret story of Virginia Hall, America's greatest World War II spy heroine. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781599210728
ISBN
9781599210728
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.44

Hardback. An accessible guide into the complex field of Islamic historiography. Series Editor(s): Crone, Patricia. Series: Themes in Islamic History. Num Pages: 264 pages, 5 b/w illus. 3 maps. BIC Classification: HBAH; HBG; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521620819
ISBN
9780521620819
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 85.88

hardcover. An account of the partition of India at independence in 1947. Series: New Approaches to Asian History. Num Pages: 224 pages, 11 b/w illus. 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBG; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 48.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521856614
ISBN
9780521856614
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.15

Paperback.
Publisher
Send The Light United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780785214243
ISBN
9780785214243
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.11

Paperback. Since humans migrated from Africa and dispersed throughout the world, they have found countless ways and reasons to reconnect with each other. This book follows the exploits of traders, preachers, adventurers, and warriors throughout history as they have shaped and reshaped the world. It also discusses how we can and should embrace a global world. Num Pages: 416 pages, 10 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; JFFS; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 28. Weight in Grams: 594.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300136234
ISBN
9780300136234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.50

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