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History: earliest times to present day

Paperback. The Roman empire remains unique. Although Rome claimed to rule the world, it did not. This title argues that the longevity of the empire rested not on Roman military power but on a gradually realized consensus that Roman rule was justified. Series: Classics and Contemporary Thought. Num Pages: 520 pages, 7 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 792.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
515
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520280168
ISBN
9780520280168
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.78

Paperback. Intended as a reminder of Europe for soldiers and clerks of the empire, the city of Dalat, located in the hills of Southern Vietnam, was built by the French in an alpine locale that reminded them of home. This book uncovers the strange 100-year history of a colonial city that was conceived as a center of power. Series: From Indochina to Vietnam: Revolution and War in a Global Perspective. Num Pages: 374 pages, 34 b/w photographs, 2 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 223 x 23. Weight in Grams: 710.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
374
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
First Edition Thus; 1st Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520272699
ISBN
9780520272699
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.70

Paperback. Germany's role as a major military and imperial power, industrialiastion and the economy, the crucial effects of the war years and the disturbing evidence that Germany's response to Hitler is to be found in the Wilhelmine era. Series: Seminar Studies. Num Pages: 136 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; 3JJ; 4KL; HBJD; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Routledge
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582034969
ISBN
9780582034969
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 47.01

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415185745
ISBN
9780415185745
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.14

Paperback. Under the ambitious young Kaiser Wilhelm II, rivalry with the old colonial powers saw the protectorates originally established by trading companies transformed into crown colonies, garrisoned by the newly raised Schutztruppe with emergency support from the Imperial Navy's Sea Battalions. This book explains their organization and operations. Illustrator(s): Walsh, Stephen. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; 3JJC; 3JJF; HBLL; HBLW; HBW; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 184 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780961644
ISBN
9781780961644
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.09

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Helion & Company United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908916952
ISBN
9781908916952
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.50
€ 53.72

Paperback. "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" The man who uttered those famous words was compared with Christopher Columbus in his day and became one of the late nineteenth century's most newsworthy figures. Num Pages: 416 pages, 39 b&w photos and maps. BIC Classification: HBJH; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 620.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574887235
ISBN
9781574887235
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.84

Hardback. Series: Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University. Num Pages: 328 pages, 12, 9 tables, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLW; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 604.
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801451805
ISBN
9780801451805
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.10

Paperback. In 1798 the armies of the French Revolution tried to transform Rome from the capital of the Papal States to a Jacobin Republic. Based on primary sources and incorporating two centuries of Italian, French, and international research, this work reveals what life was like for Romans in the age of Napoleon. Num Pages: 256 pages, 54 halftones, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBTQ; HBWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226579733
ISBN
9780226579733
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 20.80

Paperback. Offers an analysis of the Chinese Armies that fought a series of increasingly fractious wars over nearly a century. Beginning with a run through of the Chinese forces that fought the British and French during the two Opium Wars, this history goes on to trace the forces who were drawn into internal wars and rebellions in the 1850s and 60s. Illustrator(s): Embleton, Gerry. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b/w; 8 col. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JH; 3JJC; HBJF; HBLL; HBW; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 271 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472814272
ISBN
9781472814272
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.34

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
€ 35.22

Hardback. Original dual biography of the brothers Valentinian and Valens allows comparison of their achievements and contrasting reputations Detailed coverage of the crucial events of leading upto the Battle of Hadrianople, the battle itself and its aftermath. Discussion of the Roman armies of the period and their enemies. Num Pages: 282 pages, 16pp plates, 10 b/w maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 235 x 36. Weight in Grams: 666.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848844179
ISBN
9781848844179
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.31

Paperback. Presents the history of Catholic armies of the Hapsburg Empire that fought in the Thirty Years War. This book explores the role of infantry and artillery during the last major religious war in mainland Europe. Illustrator(s): Pavlovic, Darko. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; HBW; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 186 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846034473
ISBN
9781846034473
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.09

Paperback. Presenting the history of the Catholic armies of the Habsburg Empire that fought in the Thirty Years' War, this book explores the role of cavalry during the last major religious war in mainland Europe, which saw the end of the large mercenary forces and the beginnings of the well-disciplined national army. Illustrator(s): Pavlovic, Darko. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations (some col.), port. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; HBW; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 184 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846039973
ISBN
9781846039973
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.11

paperback. An interpretative history of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union between 1850 and 1991, showing how the countries of this vast area were transformed from traditional, agrarian societies into modern industrial states. The text discusses how these transformations affected both governments and people. Num Pages: 488 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLL; HBLW; HBTB; JP; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 28. Weight in Grams: 722. Good clean copy. Covers showing light age and shelf wear, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Red Globe Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0030924
ISBN
9780333662946
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 6.49

Paperback. This work brings together 16 essays in cultural history. Taken together, the essays aim to provide a reassessment of the complex process of cultural adjustment among the settler societies of colonial British and revolutionary America. Editor(s): Greene, Jack P. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; HBTQ; HBTR; JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 689.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813914084
ISBN
9780813914084
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.71

Paperback. Ewen Cameron explores the political debate between unionism, liberalism, socialism and nationalism, and the changing political relationship between Scotland and the United Kingdom. Series: New Edinburgh History of Scotland. Num Pages: 448 pages, 14 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 686. Scotland Since 1880. Series: New Edinburgh History of Scotland. 448 pages, 14 black & white halftones. Ewen Cameron explores the political debate between unionism, liberalism, socialism and nationalism, and the changing political relationship between Scotland and the United Kingdom. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 32. Weight: 706.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748613151
ISBN
9780748613151
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.26

Paperback. Features chapters that include a selection of letters from Irish immigrants fleeing the famine of the 1840s, writings from an immigrant who escaped the civil war in Liberia during the 1980s, and letters that crossed the US-Mexico border during the late 1980s and early '90s. Editor(s): Dublin, Thomas. Num Pages: 304 pages, 6 black and white photographs, 3 line drawings, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 21. Weight in Grams: 530.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Edition
Second Edition, New and Revised Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252078729
ISBN
9780252078729
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.41

hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Casemate
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781932033984
ISBN
9781932033984
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.17

Paperback. Major Mark Hammond was awarded the DFC, which ranks third after the VC, for remarkable feats in Afghanistan in his Chinook helicopter. Three times on the night of 6 September 2006 he flew into hostile zones to pick up injured soldiers. This title presents an account of the combat and provides readers with insights on the brutal realities of war. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16pp colour photographic inset. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLX; HBWS4; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 228.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141039046
ISBN
9780141039046
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.17

Paperback. .
Publisher
Disinformation Company
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781938875007
ISBN
9781938875007
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.77

Hardback. In 911, the French king ceded land along the river Seine to Rollo the Viking, on condition that he convert to Christianity. This work advances our understanding of early Normandy and the Vikings' transformation from pagan raiders to Christian princes. It also sheds light on the intersection of religious tradition, identity, and power. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 map, 1 genealogical chart. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JB; HBJD; HBLH; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 538.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674024434
ISBN
9780674024434
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.56
€ 69.50

Hardback. Series: Post-Communist Cultural Studies. Num Pages: 280 pages, 21 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUC; HBG; HBJD; HBLW3; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271022031
ISBN
9780271022031
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.92
€ 50.46

Paperback. Editor(s): Bohan, Harry; Kennedy, Gerard. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; GTB; HBJD1; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 143 x 9. Weight in Grams: 150. New.
Publisher
Veritas Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
9781853908040
ISBN
9781853908040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

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