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History: earliest times to present day
Paperback. Richly rooted in archival sources, including local and central-level secret police reports, detailed cases of the local and provincial courts, government records, and newspaper reports, Face to the Village is a nuanced study of the everyday workings of the Russian village in the 1920s. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781487521691
- ISBN
- 9781487521691
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 44.06
€ 48.99
€ 44.06
Paperback. In "Climbing Parnassus," winner of the 2005 Paideia Prize, Tracy Lee Simmons presents a defense and vindication of the formative power of Greek and Latin. His persuasive witness to the unique, now all-but-forgotten advantages of study in and of the classical languages constitutes a bracing reminder of the genuine aims of a truly liberal education. Num Pages: 268 pages. BIC Classification: HBLA1; JNA; JNKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Intercollegiate Studies Institute
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781933859507
- ISBN
- 9781933859507
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.44
€ 20.99
€ 18.44
Paperback. In an era defined by the threat of nuclear annihilation, Western nations attempted to prepare civilian populations for atomic attack through staged drills, evacuations, and field exercises. This title investigates the fundamentally theatrical nature of these Cold War civil defense exercises. Num Pages: 432 pages, 58 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; JWKW; JWMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 29. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822339700
- ISBN
- 9780822339700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.93
€ 33.99
€ 30.93
Paperback. Henrietta Howard, later Countess of Suffolk, was the long-term mistress and confidante of King George II. She was also, as Tracy Borman's wonderfully readable biography reveals, a dedicated patron of the arts; a lively and talented intellectual in her own right; a passionate advocate for the rights of women long before the dawn of feminism. Num Pages: 352 pages, 8. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099549178
- ISBN
- 9780099549178
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.88
€ 15.99
€ 11.88
Paperback. Matilda, wife of William the Conqueror, was the first woman to be crowned Queen of England and formally recognised as such by her subjects. Beyond this, however, little is known of her. No contemporary images of her remain, and the chroniclers of her age left us only the faintest clues as to her life. Who was this spectral queen? Num Pages: 320 pages, col. Illustrations, maps, ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; BGR; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099549130
- ISBN
- 9780099549130
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.95
€ 19.99
€ 14.95
Paperback. Tracy Borman, author of the bestselling biography of Thomas Cromwell, takes us behind the scenes to reveal the intimate secrets of the Tudor court and the private lives of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I and more. Num Pages: 464 pages, 2 x 8 page colour insets. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; 3JB; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 199 x 35. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444782929
- ISBN
- 9781444782929
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.96
€ 19.99
€ 14.96
Paperback. Historian Tracy Borman tells the story of the real Wolf Hall in this definitive biography of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII's most trusted servant. Num Pages: 480 pages, 2 x 8pg colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JD; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 31. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444782882
- ISBN
- 9781444782882
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. Elizabeth I is often portrayed as a ruthless 'man's woman', who derided her own sex - and loved to flirt with the young men at her court. Yet she was born into a world of women and it is her relationships with these women that provide the most fascinating insight into the character of this remarkable monarch. Num Pages: 464 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 30. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099548621
- ISBN
- 9780099548621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.54
€ 23.99
€ 16.54
paperback. September 1613. In Belvoir Castle, the heir of one of England's great noble families falls suddenly and dangerously ill. His body is 'tormented' with violent convulsions. Within a few short weeks he will suffer an excruciating death. Soon the whole family will be stricken with the same terrifying symptoms. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; HRQX5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 21. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099549147
- ISBN
- 9780099549147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Hardback. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1DDF; DSBB; HBJD; HBLC1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780271050713
- ISBN
- 9780271050713
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.75€ 67.72
€ 80.75
€ 67.72
Hardback. This in-depth study of the important but neglected writer Anthony Munday fills a long-standing gap in our knowledge and understanding of London and its culture in the early modern period. It will be of interest to historians, literary scholars and cultural geographers. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, black & white. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 395.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719063824
- ISBN
- 9780719063824
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.11
€ 149.11
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Archaeological Institute of America United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780960904242
- ISBN
- 9780960904242
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.51
€ 51.51
Paperback. The study of Aegean prehistory developed over the 20th century into a vibrant area of archaeological research. This book offers a synthesis of research in the field and covers approaches to the discipline of Aegean prehistory whilst also including information on field projects and museum studies. Editor(s): Cullen, Tracey. Series: American journal of archaeology monographs. Num Pages: 480 pages, 109 figs. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 1QDAG; 3B; ACC; HBJD; HBLA; HDDA; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 287 x 218 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1479.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Archaeological Institute of America
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780960904259
- ISBN
- 9780960904259
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.57
€ 26.57
Hardback. Examines key contemporary accounts of the civil war and a range of subsequent texts to reveal the ideas behind the conflict and how these frame the understandings of what took place and what it means for contemporary Nigeria. Editor(s): Falola, Toyin; Ezekwem, Ogechukwu. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; 3JJPK; HBJH; HBLW3; HBWS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 304 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Publisher
- James Currey
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847011442
- ISBN
- 9781847011442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.57
€ 133.57
Paperback. The Sasanians were the last of the ancient Persian dynasties, and the largest empire to espouse Zoroastrianism, before the encounter with the Arabs swept away the pre-Islamic institutions. In this clear and comprehensive book, Touraj Daryaee provides an unrivalled account of Sasanian Persia. Num Pages: 240 pages, illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAP; 3D; 3F; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780763781
- ISBN
- 9781780763781
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.62
€ 36.62
Paperback. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 1FBN; HBJF1; HBLW; HBTV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 34. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784537067
- ISBN
- 9781784537067
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.93
€ 34.99
€ 29.93
Hardback. Covers some of the leading themes of historiography of 20th-century Iran, including constitutional reform and revolution, literature and architecture, identity, women and gender, nationalism, modernism, Orientalism, Marxism and Islamism. Editor(s): Atabaki, Touraj. Num Pages: 352 pages, 16 black and white integrated illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 3JJ; HBAH; HBJF1; HBLW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 168 x 34. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845119621
- ISBN
- 9781845119621
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.49€ 136.24
€ 154.49
€ 136.24
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBC; BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Canada
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781894384636
- ISBN
- 9781894384636
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 23.63
€ 34.99
€ 23.63
Paperback. A first-person narrative account of revolution, terrorism, and war during history's violent return to Lebanon after fifteen years of quiet. Michael J. Totten's version of events in one of the most volatile countries in the world's most volatile region is one part war correspondence, one part memoir, and one part road movie. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBL; 3JM; HBJF1; HBLX; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 229 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Encounter Books,USA United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594036422
- ISBN
- 9781594036422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.80
€ 18.99
€ 18.80
hardcover. This book documents the involvement of Sweden in the liberation struggle in Southern Africa both through the study of source material at government and NGO archives as well as interviews with the key actors in Sweden and in Southern Africa. The book is also an analysis the social, political and economic factors behind the Swedish involvement. Num Pages: 914 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DNS; 1HFM; HBJD; HBJH; HBLW3; JPS; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 249 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nordic Africa Institute
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789171064486
- ISBN
- 9789171064486
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.36€ 54.31
€ 59.36
€ 54.31
Paperback. Presents a study of Roman amphitheatres in Britain, and draws on the excavations at Chester, London and Silchester. This work describes each amphitheatre, amphitheatre-type structure and mixed theatre/amphitheatre structure in the province. It also includes illustrations that come from inscriptions, paintings, mosaics and artefacts. Num Pages: 176 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 174 x 16. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752441238
- ISBN
- 9780752441238
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.66
€ 33.99
€ 28.66
Hardcover. Num Pages: 480 pages, 1450ill. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 220 x 40. Weight in Grams: 2446. 480 pages, 1450ill. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW. Dimension: 305 x 220 x 40. Weight: 2462.
- Publisher
- After the Battle
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781870067560
- ISBN
- 9781870067560
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.42€ 50.52
€ 53.42
€ 50.52
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 8pp photos. BIC Classification: 1DSM; 3JJH; HBG; HBJD; HBLW; HBW; HBWQ; JWG; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 13. Weight in Grams: 178. The Defence of Malta. 160 pages, 8pp photos. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DSM; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Dimension: 199 x 130 x 13. Weight: 178.
- Publisher
- Crecy Publishing
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780907579632
- ISBN
- 9780907579632
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.95
€ 10.99
€ 9.95
Paperback. Argues that the global strength and prestige of democracy today are due in large part to America's impact on international affairs. This book documents the history of how American foreign policy has been used to try to promote democracy worldwide. Series: Princeton Studies in International History and Politics. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBLW; HBLX; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 152 x 227 x 33. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Revised & expanded ed
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691154923
- ISBN
- 9780691154923
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.74
€ 33.99
€ 24.74