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History: earliest times to present day

paperback. Storytelling kept alive the myths, legends, and history of the Blasket Islands, which are three miles off Irelands Dingle Peninsula. In her old age, Peig Sayers, 'the Queen of Gaelic storytellers', recounted her life to her son, who recorded the tale in this book. She recalls the events of her life and her simple philosophy. Translator(s): Ennis, Seamus. Num Pages: 160 pages, endpaper map. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 124 131pp. 2000 reprint. Translated from the Irish by Seamus Ennis
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1961
Publisher
Oxford University Press London
Condition
New
SKU
9780192812391
ISBN
9780192812391
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 10.64

Hardcover. Though undeniably bloody the war was in fact a ferment of new ideas and new weapons. Gas, flame throwers, super-heavy artillery, concrete bunkers, tanks, aircraft and other innovations were all introduced, whilst older notions such as barbed wire, machine guns and armour took on a new lease of life. Num Pages: 144 pages, 40 drawings, maps & diagrams. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 120 x 18. Weight in Grams: 232. Fine copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Conway London
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KKD0009020
ISBN
9781844860722
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 17.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white halftones, figures. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DSBB; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University of Michigan Press United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472051922
ISBN
9780472051922
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.41

Hardcover. Series: Institute for the Study of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 128 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJF1; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 264 x 23. Weight in Grams: 674.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781479889228
ISBN
9781479889228
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.12

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 7 halftones, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KJD; 1KJH; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTS; HBTV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 435.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781469626864
ISBN
9781469626864
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.07

Hardcover. After the Irish War of Independence and Civil War, the journal Studies hosted the mainstream social, economic, constitutional and political debates that shaped the new state. This title addresses the key events, crises and challenges that have shaped Irish society - the 1916 Rising, the First World War, child abuse and immigration. Editor(s): Fanning, Professor Bryan. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; 3JMC; HBJD1; HBLW; HBLX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 33. Weight in Grams: 698. After the Irish War of Independence and Civil War, the journal Studies hosted the mainstream social, economic, constitutional and political debates that shaped the new state. An Irish Century: Studies 1912–2012 marks its centenary as one of Ireland’s most influential periodicals
Publisher
Univ College Dublin Pr Dubliin
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906359652
ISBN
9781906359652
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.28
€ 46.87

Paperback. An Introduction to the Crusades is the perfect guide to a very complex historical period. Series: Companions to Medieval Studies. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1DD; 1FB; HBJD; HBJF1; HBLC1; HRAX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. .
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442600232
ISBN
9781442600232
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.83

Paperback. The first full-fledged history of what was arguably the most innovative community organizing campaign in post-war American history Num Pages: 257 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3; JPFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 513.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
NYU Press
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814726983
ISBN
9780814726983
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.29

Paperback. An authoritative history of the Greek Civil War and its profound influence on American foreign policy and the post-Second World War period Num Pages: 432 pages, 16 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 3JJPG; HBJD; HBLW; HBWS; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300180602
ISBN
9780300180602
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.76

Hardback. Jung-Sun N. Han examines the role of liberal intellectuals in reshaping transnational ideas and internationalist aspirations into national values and imperial ambitions in early twentieth-century Japan. Han's focus is on the ideas and activities of Yoshino Sakuzo (1878--1933), who was a champion of prewar Japanese liberalism and Taisho democracy. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 350 pages, 10 black and white photos. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLW; JPFM; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Harvard University, Asia Center United States
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674065710
ISBN
9780674065710
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 38.07

Hardback. Num Pages: 280 pages, 3 maps, 1 recorded music items, 11 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JD; HBJF; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 512. Scandal, Shipwreck, and Salvation in Seventeenth-Century Japan. 280 pages, 3 maps, 1 recorded music items, 11 colour illustrations. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JD; HBJF; HBLH. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 23. Weight: 512.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
280
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231158541
ISBN
9780231158541
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.24
€ 42.23

Paperback. Fascinated by history? Wish you knew more? The Illustrated Introductions are here to help. In this lavishly illustrated, accessible guide, find out everything you need to know about the Tudors. Series: An Illustrated Introduction. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 234 x 8. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445641218
ISBN
9781445641218
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.55

Paperback. A concise, illustrated introduction to the most infamous battle of the First World War. Series: An Illustrated Introduction to. Num Pages: 96 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165. .
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Ill
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445644424
ISBN
9781445644424
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.40

Paperback. .
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445638485
ISBN
9781445638485
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.82

Paperback. Fascinated by history? Wish you knew more? The Illustrated Introductions are here to help. In this lavishly illustrated, accessible guide, find out everything you need to know about the Battle of Britain. Series: An Illustrated Introduction to. Num Pages: 96 pages, 70. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445642024
ISBN
9781445642024
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.90

Hardcover. An Expert In-depth Reference on the Armies of the War of the Independence in North America, 1775-1783. 256 pages, 450+ col. illus. A definitive analysis of the weapons, equipment, deployment, tactics and motivation of these national forces, as well as fascinating detail of day-to-day life for the soldiers that fought the battles. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: GBC; HBJK; HBLH; HBW; JWTU. Dimension: 301 x 237 x 24. Weight: 1624.
Publisher
Anness
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Edition
illustrated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780754817611
ISBN
9780754817611
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.20

Paperback. The crusades of 1200-1588 in Palestine, Spain, Italy and Northern Europe, from the Sack of Constantinople to the crusades against the Hussites, depicted in over 150 fine art images. This title offers an account of what are known as the Late Crusades: the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eight and ninth crusades between 1200 and 1588. Num Pages: 96 pages, over 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FB; HBLC1; HBWC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 295 x 234 x 8. Weight in Grams: 524. The Crusades of 1200-1588 in Palestine, Spain, Italy and North Europe, from the Sack of Constantinople to the Crusades Against the Hussites, Depicted in Over 150 Fine Art Images. 96 pages, over 150 colour illustrations. The crusades of 1200-1588 in Palestine, Spain, Italy and Northern Europe, from the Sack of Constantinople to the crusades against the Hussites, depicted in over 150 fine art images. This title offers an account of what are known as the Late Crusades: the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eight and ninth crusades between 1200 and 1588. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1D; 1FB; HBLC1; HBWC. Dimension: 295 x 234 x 8. Weight: 524.
Publisher
Anness
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844769889
ISBN
9781844769889
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.97

Hardcover. A guide to the uniforms of Britain, France, Russia, America, Germany and Austro-Hungary that features over 450 colour illustrations. It charts the developments in military uniform in relation to a shifting world with analysis and commentary. Num Pages: 256 pages, 450 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: GB; HBLW; HBWN; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 304 x 237 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1350.
Publisher
Anness Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780754823407
ISBN
9780754823407
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.24

Paperback. This is a dictionary of Mesoamerican mythology and religion, which seeks to act as a guide to the labyrinthine symbolic world. Nearly 300 entries describe the main gods and symbols, accompanied by illustrations, while two introductory essays provide accounts of Mesoamerican history and religion. Num Pages: 216 pages, 260 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 1KLS; GBC; HBJK; HBLC; HRKP; HRQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 580.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500279281
ISBN
9780500279281
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.94

paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; BGH; HBJD; HBLW3; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Open Gate Pr United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781871871258
ISBN
9781871871258
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.33

Paperback. A new edition of the earliest English-language account of the Haitian Revolution. Originally published in 1805, the narrative played a significant role in establishing nineteenth-century world opinion of that momentous event. Editor(s): Youngquist, Paul; Pierrot, Gregory. Num Pages: 408 pages, 17 illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KJH; GTB; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 546. 392 pages, 17 illustrations, 1 map. Editor(s): Youngquist, Paul; Pierrot, Gregory. This new edition of Marcus Rainsford's An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti, the first complete narrative in English of the Haitian Revolution, is the first to appear since the original publication in 1805. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KJH; GTB; HBJK; HBLL. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 25. Weight: 546.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Duke University Press
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822352884
ISBN
9780822352884
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.60

hardcover. An Exceptional Law showcases how the emergency law used to repress labour activism during the First World War became normalized with the creation of Section 98 of the Criminal Code, following the Winnipeg General Strike. Series: Canadian Social History Series. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBJK; HBLL; LA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781442629578
ISBN
9781442629578
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.82

Paperback. An Exceptional Law showcases how the emergency law used to repress labour activism during the First World War became normalized with the creation of Section 98 of the Criminal Code, following the Winnipeg General Strike. Series: Canadian Social History Series. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBJK; HBLL; LA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442629585
ISBN
9781442629585
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.26

paperback. Brian Keenan's release from captivity was the first ray of hope for those hostages held in the Middle East. He describes the plight of his fellow hostages with first-hand knowledge. The language he uses reflects his past efforts as a poet in describing the pain and claustrophobia of imprisonment. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBL; BG; HBJF1; HBLW3; JPVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 292. Already read but good clean copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Vintage London
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KDK0017348
ISBN
9780099990307
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

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