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paperback. Why did the first civilizations emerge when and where they did? How did Islam become a unifying force in the world of its birth? What enabled the West to project its goods and power around the world from the fifteenth century on? Why was agriculture invented seven times and the steam engine just once? Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps. BIC Classification: HBG; UDB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 532.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Co.(New York & London)
Edition
1st Edition,2003
Condition
New
SKU
9780393925685
ISBN
9780393925685
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.99
€ 26.80

Hardcover. The winner of the first John Newbery Medal, now updated by Robert Sullivan, remains a timeless classic for all ages. Series: Liveright Classics. Num Pages: 800 pages, 177 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 150 x 52. Weight in Grams: 758.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Edition
Updated
Number of pages
800
Condition
New
SKU
V9780871407153
ISBN
9780871407153
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 32.52

hardcover. Num Pages: 266 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HBG; HBW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 580. Good copy showing light age and wear. Scoring throughout text. Ex Libris markings to preliminary pages and stamps throughout. Light wear to dust jacket. Remains a nice reading copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Overlook Press New York
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KMO0001148
ISBN
9780879515775
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 5.70

Paperback. Series: Bluejacket Books. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 556.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557506528
ISBN
9781557506528
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.47

Hardback. Offers essays by leading scholars on the writing of history globally during the early modern era, from c.1400 to c.1800. Editor(s): Rabasa, Jose; Sato, Masayuki; Tortarolo, Edoardo; Woolf, Daniel. Series: Oxford History of Historical Writing. Num Pages: 750 pages, 8 maps and 13 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBAH; HBG; HBLH; HBLL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1238.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
750
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199219179
ISBN
9780199219179
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 288.95

Hardback. Volume 5 offers essays by leading scholars on the writing of history globally since 1945. Divided into two parts, part one selects and surveys theoretical and interdisciplinary approaches to history, and part two examines select national and regional historiographies throughout the world. Editor(s): Schneider, Axel; Woolf, Daniel. Series: Oxford History of Historical Writing. Num Pages: 744 pages, 7 maps. BIC Classification: HBAH; HBG; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1244.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
744
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199225996
ISBN
9780199225996
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 260.38

Hardback. A collection of essays from leading historians which explores the ways in which history was written in Europe and Asian between 400 and 1400. Editor(s): Foot, Sarah; Robinson, Chase F. Series: Oxford History of Historical Writing. Num Pages: 672 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: HBAH; HBLC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1138.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
672
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199236428
ISBN
9780199236428
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 263.95

paperback. This study offers a broad range of approaches to medieval society's understanding of mothering and the uses to which the practice and imagery of mothering could be assumed by females and males alike. Editor(s): Parsons, John Carni; Wheeler, Bonnie. Series: The New Middle Ages. Num Pages: 402 pages. BIC Classification: DSBB; HBG; HBLC; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 486.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Routledge United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
402
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815336655
ISBN
9780815336655
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.05

Paperback. Part of the "Men-At-Arms" series, this book looks at medieval heraldry. Illustrator(s): Hook, Richard; Walker, William. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLC; HBTG; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 183 x 4. Weight in Grams: 174.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1980
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9780850453485
ISBN
9780850453485
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.49

Paperback. With contributions from distinguished scholars from a dozen different countries, The Jesuits, II continues in the illustrious tradition of its predecessor to make an important contribution to religious memory. Editor(s): O'Malley, John W.; Bailey, Gauvin Alexander; Harris, Steven J.; Kennedy, T. Frank, S.J. Num Pages: 924 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLA; HRCC7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 63. Weight in Grams: 1500.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
924
Condition
New
SKU
V9781487520687
ISBN
9781487520687
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.85
€ 55.39

paperback. Editor(s): Goldman, Merle; MacFarquhar, Roderick. Series: Harvard Contemporary China Series. Num Pages: 454 pages, 3 line illustrations, 9 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBG; HBLW; JPFC; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 649.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
454
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780674654549
ISBN
9780674654549
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.23
€ 48.43

Paperback. Exploring the final decade of each century from the 15th to the 20th, this work investigates factors such as cultural and economic attitudes, and artistic, scientific and political change. It finds that a consciousness of time has influenced the way people perceive their place in history. Num Pages: 256 pages, 84 b&w illustrations, 34 colour plates. BIC Classification: 3H; 3J; HBG; HBTB; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 168 x 243 x 17. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Yale University Press
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300082630
ISBN
9780300082630
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.17

paperback. Editor(s): Bowman, William D.; Chiteji, Frank M.; Greene, J. Megan. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLH; HBLW; YQH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 181 x 14. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Routledge United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780131899056
ISBN
9780131899056
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 155.37

Thirty-seven essays providing a comprehensive overview, covering the most essential aspects of Atlantic history from c.1450 to c.1850, offering a wide-ranging and authoritative account of the movement of people, plants, pathogens, products, and cultural practices-to mention some of the key agents-around and within the Atlantic basin. Editor(s): Canny, Nicholas; Morgan, Philip D. Series: Oxford Handbooks. Num Pages: 704 pages, 16 halftones and five maps. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBJH; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 175 x 246 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1364.
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
704
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199210879
ISBN
9780199210879
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 222.87

Paperback. The role of government in the regulation of cannabis is as hotly debated now as it was a century ago. In this lively study James Mills explores the historical background of cannabis legislation, arguing that the drive towards prohibition grew out of the politics of empire rather than scientific or rational assessment of the drug's use and effects. Num Pages: 260 pages, 8pp halftone plates. BIC Classification: 1QDB; 3JH; HBG; HBLL; HBLW; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly. Dimension: 157 x 231 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199278817
ISBN
9780199278817
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 80.68

paperback. Num Pages: 912 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 984.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Pearson United States
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
912
Condition
New
SKU
V9780205180950
ISBN
9780205180950
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 157.67

paperback. Num Pages: 632 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 289 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1226.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Pearson United States
Edition
5th Edition
Number of pages
632
Condition
New
SKU
V9780205835478
ISBN
9780205835478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 166.26

paperback. A systematic study of bystanders during the Holocaust which analyzes why individuals, institutions and the international community remained passive while millions died. The work illustrates the terrible consequences of indifference and passivity towards the persecution of others. Series: Contributions to the Study of Religion. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1D; HBG; HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Praeger United States
Edition
unknown
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780275970451
ISBN
9780275970451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.56

hardcover. Davison (a teacher-researcher for the Academic Education Division of the Minneapolis Urban League) begins his narrative with Dutch rule of the island in the 17th century. He describes how the years of Qing dynasty rule (1684-1895) were marked by rebellion and discontent and argues that the Qings han Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBG; HBJD; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Praeger United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780275981310
ISBN
9780275981310
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.32

hardcover. An introduction to the medieval cathedral, those churches that are usually regarded as among the greatest achievements of medieval architecture. This illustrated book examines such topics as patrons, builders and artists, planning and construction, and also includes an in-depth examination of the French Cathedral at Reims. Series: The Greenwood Guides to Historic Events of the Medieval World. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; ACK; AMN; HBG; HBLC; HRC. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 653.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Greenwood United States
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313326936
ISBN
9780313326936
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.79

Paperback. Series: Themes in World History. Num Pages: 220 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; HBG; HBTB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415716611
ISBN
9780415716611
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.54

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Hill and Wang
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809041190
ISBN
9780809041190
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.45

Paperback. Recognizing that factors outside the continent affected European history, the authors highlight Europe's place in the world throughout the narrative and in the primary source feature, "The Global Record." It is distinguished for its definition of Europe that includes Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, and European frontiers. Num Pages: 560 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFH; HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 695.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Cengage Learning, Inc United States
Edition
7th Edition
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9781133610151
ISBN
9781133610151
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 125.82

Paperback. Editor(s): Haldon, Professor John. Num Pages: 226 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLA1; HRH; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 233 x 19. Weight in Grams: 356.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138246386
ISBN
9781138246386
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.18

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