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History: earliest times to present day

Paperback. This innovative study of the patriarchy belies the accepted notion of the father figure as tyrannical and exploitative. Series Editor(s): Smith, Richard; Vries, Jan de; Johnson, Paul; Wrightson, Keith. Series: Cambridge Studies in Population, Economy & Society in Past Time. Num Pages: 268 pages, 30 tables. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLA; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 228 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
New Ed
SKU
KI20003360
ISBN
9780521599788
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Examines the Roman games focusing on the practicalities of entertainment and architectural venues. This book offers an introduction to the main forms of spectacle in the Roman world, their nature, context and social importance. It also includes a section which reviews the modern reception of Roman spectacles, especially those involving gladiators. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 171 x 216 x 6. Weight in Grams: 142.
Publisher
Duckworth Publishers
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853996962
ISBN
9781853996962
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.93

Paperback. In the First World War many battles on the Western Front had lasted weeks or months. All too often they degenerated into glacial and indecisive campaigns of attrition. This title chronicles the sixteen decisive battles of the Second World War, from the Blitzkrieg of Poland to the fall of Berlin. Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
408
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451848
ISBN
9780752451848
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.32

Paperback. The Industrial Revolution was one of the great, transforming events of world history. Robert C. Allen explains what happened during this period, and why. He asks why the revolution occured in Britain rather than other countries, and looks at the impact of changing technology and business organizations on contemporary social structures. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 168 pages, 10 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLL; HBT; HBTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 114 x 174 x 11. Weight in Grams: 134.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198706786
ISBN
9780198706786
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.67

Paperback. Documents early Tel-Aviv against the backdrop of its earlier years Editor(s): Azaryahu, Maoz; Troen, S. Ilan. Series: An Israel Studies Book. Num Pages: 480 pages, 45 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 3JJ; GTB; HBJF1; HBLW; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 32. Weight in Grams: 616.
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
408
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253223579
ISBN
9780253223579
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.96

Hardcover. A historical inquiry into how Jews in Germany began to rebuild their social and cultural networks immediately following World War II. It looks at the early history of the postwar German Jewish community, while considering how German Jews intermingled with Jews from other countries. Num Pages: 288 pages, 24 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJPG; HBJD; HBLW3; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 15. Weight in Grams: 642.
Publisher
Wayne State University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814330098
ISBN
9780814330098
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.32
€ 48.83

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; DSB; GPFC; HBLL; PBWS; PSAF; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271063843
ISBN
9780271063843
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 26.32

Hardback. The First Northern Ireland Peace Process covers the various attempts to end the 'Troubles' from 1972-76. These attempts included secret talks with the Provisional IRA and a parallel process to build a political consensus between the British and Irish Governments and the main constitutional parties in Northern Ireland. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; 3JJPL; HBJD1; HBLW; JPFN; JPWS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137277169
ISBN
9781137277169
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.70

Paperback. Originally published in 1945 as "They seek a city", this book was revised and expanded in 1966 to include chapters on Marcus Garvey, the Black Muslims, Malcolm X, and the racial disturbances in Detriot, Chicago and Watts. It is detailed with stories of African-Americans searching for a home. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; JFC; JFSL3; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 142 x 25. Weight in Grams: 602.
Publisher
University of Missouri
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826211163
ISBN
9780826211163
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 38.66

Paperback. This is a history of China for the 900-year time span of the late imperial period. F.W. Mote highlights the personal characteristics of the rulers and dynasties and probes the cultural theme of Chinese adaptations to recurrent alien rule. Num Pages: 1128 pages, 5 halftones, 22 maps, 9 charts. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; 3J; GTB; HBJF; HBLC; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 251 x 165 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1600.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
1128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674012127
ISBN
9780674012127
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 35.32

Paperback. Series: Modern Library. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 8. Weight in Grams: 120.
Publisher
Random House USA Inc United States
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
Modern Library Paperback Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812971330
ISBN
9780812971330
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.74

Paperback. Fans of C.J. Sansom must read this Saltire Society Literary Awards Scottish First Book of the Year - a great non-fiction adventure about Scotland's most notorious clan chief. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, frontispiece, colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3JF; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 28. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007229505
ISBN
9780007229505
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.72

Paperback. One of the great questions in the ongoing discussions and debate about the First World War is why did winning take so long and exact so appalling a human cost? The author argues that from day one of the war Britain was wrong-footed by absurdly faulty French military doctrine and paid, as a result, an unnecessarily high price in casualties. Num Pages: 400 pages, B & W and colour photos, maps. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBLW; HBWN; JWKT; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 127. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780553818666
ISBN
9780553818666
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.27

Paperback. The story of the most famous revolt of the ancient world, and its legendary leader, Spartacus the Gladiator. Num Pages: 256 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA1; HBTV; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 133 x 20. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publisher
Phoenix
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753826980
ISBN
9780753826980
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.94

Paperback. Num Pages: 544 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white halftones, maps. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 703.
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271058719
ISBN
9780271058719
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 25.38

Paperback. The second edition of Drawing the Line: How Mason and Dixon Surveyed the Most Famous Border in America updates Edwin Danson s definitive history of the creation of the Mason - Dixon Line to reflect new research and archival documents that have come to light in recent years. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGT; HBJK; HBLL; TNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 228 x 18. Weight in Grams: 362.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119141808
ISBN
9781119141808
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.31

Hardcover. Num Pages: 552 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWN; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 301 x 217 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1654.
Publisher
Tommies Guides United Kingdom
Number of pages
552
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908336309
ISBN
9781908336309
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 40.71

Hardback. Did Martin Luther really post his 95 Theses to the Wittenberg Castle Church door in October 1517? Probably not, says Reformation historian Peter Marshall. But though the event might be mythic, it became one of the great defining episodes in Western history, a symbol of religious freedom of conscience which still shapes our world 500 years later. Num Pages: 272 pages, 20 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JB; HBLH; HBT; HRAX; HRCC2; HRCC9. Dimension: 196 x 129. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199682010
ISBN
9780199682010
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.20

Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, 25 Full colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: AFC; AFT; BGH; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472945211
ISBN
9781472945211
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99

Hardback. Argues that the historic city we know as Medieval Cairo was created in the 19th century by both Egyptians and Europeans against a background of four overlapping political and cultural contexts: the local Egyptian, Anglo-Egyptian, Anglo-Indian, and Ottoman imperial milieux. Num Pages: 240 pages, 38 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JH; ABC; AM; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 621.
Publisher
The American University in Cairo Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789774160950
ISBN
9789774160950
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.20

Paperback. Benjamin Disraeli (created Earl of Beaconsfield in 1876) was a towering figure in Victorian politics and literature. Credited with creating and shaping the modern Conservative Party, he spent 3 decades in government and was prime minister twice. This book traces Disraeli's history from his early life in London to his elevation to House of Lords. Num Pages: 112 pages, N/A. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 320.
Publisher
Nonsuch Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
New Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845886059
ISBN
9781845886059
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.24

Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; HBLC1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784535506
ISBN
9781784535506
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 151.46
€ 133.93

Paperback. The best introduction to England A|s most important dynasty A| DAVID STARKEY Num Pages: 224 pages, 66 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386. 224 pages, 141 illustrations incl 66 colour. The best introduction to England A|s most important dynasty A| DAVID STARKEY. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; HBJD1; HBLH. Dimension: 200 x 126 x 19. Weight: 268.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445607009
ISBN
9781445607009
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.40

Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, 3. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 446.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801473807
ISBN
9780801473807
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.79

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