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History: earliest times to present day

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
254
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843838128
ISBN
9781843838128
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.32

paperback. First published in 1600 in answer to Giusepe Passi's diatribe about women's alleged defects, this polemic displays Lucrezia Marinella's knowledge of the Italian poetic tradition and demonstrates her ability to argue against authors of the misogynist tradition from Boccaccio to Torquato Tasso. Translator(s): Dunhill, Anne; Panizza, Letizia. Series: Other Voice in Early Modern Europe. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBJD; HBLH; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226505466
ISBN
9780226505466
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 25.85

Paperback. A magnificent new study of the political crisis that produced the overthrow of King Charles I, and came to engulf all three Stuart kingdoms - England, Scotland, and Ireland - in war during the 1640s. Num Pages: 768 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps, ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 152 x 53. Weight in Grams: 852.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
792
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753818787
ISBN
9780753818787
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.54

Hardback. First full-length analysis of Norman military organisation in the Balkans: events, strategy, and tactics. Series: Warfare in History. Num Pages: 278 pages, 3 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DVW; 3H; HBJD; HBLC1; HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 622.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843839217
ISBN
9781843839217
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.32

Paperback. An upstart French duke who sets out to conquer the most powerful and unified kingdom in Christendom. It is an invasion force on a scale not seen since the days of the Romans. One of the bloodiest and most decisive battles ever fought. This book explains why the Norman Conquest was the single most important event in English history. Num Pages: 464 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 36. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Cornerstone
Condition
New
SKU
9780099537441
ISBN
9780099537441
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.82

Paperback. The Norman Conquest was more than an English phenomenon, for Wales, Scotland and Normandy were all deeply affected by it too. This book encompasses these wider British and French perspectives to offer a fresh, clear and concise introduction to the events which propelled the two nations into the Middle Ages. Num Pages: 392 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 589.
Publisher
Pearson
Number of pages
392
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405811552
ISBN
9781405811552
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.78

Paperback. The Norman Conquest in 1066 was the last time England was successfully invaded, and was one of the most profound turning points in English history. This fascinating Very Short Introduction focuses on the differing ways the invasion was viewed by those who witnessed it, and how its legacy has been interpreted by generations since. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 168 pages, 20 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 175 x 113 x 10. Weight in Grams: 152.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192801616
ISBN
9780192801616
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.81

Paperback. This book provides the most comprehensive examination of the Normans available, examining the emergence of the Normans, their characteristics as a group, and their various achievements in war, culture and civilization. Series: Peoples of Europe. Num Pages: 208 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405149655
ISBN
9781405149655
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.25

Hardback. This work examines the emergence of the Normans, their characteristics as a group, and their achievements in war, culture and civilization. The Normans were a product of history rather than a natural ethnic or regional group. This book explores what they believed made them a distinct people. Series: Peoples of Europe. Num Pages: 208 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3F; 3H; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631186717
ISBN
9780631186717
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 43.65

Paperback. * Considers the Nordic peoples in Viking times without undue recourse to developmental theories. * Guides readers through some of the scholarly controversies surrounding these peoples. * Illustrated by reference to runic, poetic and archaeological evidence. . Series: Peoples of Europe. Num Pages: 392 pages, 11. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405149648
ISBN
9781405149648
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 44.82

Hardback. This collection profiles the people who helped shape life in North Carolina in the 20th century. It includes 160 biographical sketches of Tar Heels who made a difference, highlighting their accomplishments in the areas of agriculture, the arts, business, education, law, media, and politics. Editor(s): Covington, Howard E., Jr.; Ellis, Marion E. Num Pages: 624 pages, 160 photographs, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBFN; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 197 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1982.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press United States
Number of pages
624
Condition
New
SKU
V9780807827574
ISBN
9780807827574
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.73

Paperback. Series: Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University. Num Pages: 288 pages, 27, 1 maps, 14 black & white halftones, 12 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPKN; 3JJPG; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801489143
ISBN
9780801489143
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 32.04

Paperback. Editor(s): Bin, Y. Num Pages: 118 pages. BIC Classification: 1QSP; HBJM; HBLW; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 129 x 10. Weight in Grams: 130.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
118
Condition
New
SKU
V9781560724285
ISBN
9781560724285
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.88
€ 49.07

Paperback. The 'Northern Crusades', inspired by the Pope's call for a Holy War, are less celebrated than those in the Middle East, but they were also more successful: vast new territories became and remain Christian, such as Finland, Estonia and Prussia. This title provides an account of a tumultuous era. Num Pages: 320 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DV; HBJD; HBLC; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
2Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140266535
ISBN
9780140266535
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.84

Paperback. The Northern Ireland conflict is the most protracted campaign of terrorist violence in modern history. Despite decommissioning and political compromise, violent incidents are still rife and Unionists and Nationalists are as segregated as ever. This book uses the archival material to chart the history of The Troubles and examine their legacy. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 224 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLW; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 250.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851687299
ISBN
9781851687299
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.49

hardcover. This book investigates the history of responses to, engagements with and memories of the Northern Irish conflict in Britain, exploring the lessons to be learned from post-conflict efforts to 'deal with the past' in Northern Ireland and providing a starting point for wider academic and public debate in Britain on the significance of this history. Editor(s): Dawson, Graham; Hopkins, Stephen; Dover, Jo. Num Pages: 392 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DBKN; 3JJPG; HBJD1; HBLW3; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 166 x 272 x 28. Weight in Grams: 742.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719096310
ISBN
9780719096310
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 151.08

Hardback. The Northern Lands: Germanic Europe, c. 1270 - c. 1500 explores the region bordering the North and Baltic Seas, an area which remained more culturally and economically integrated during the late Middle Ages than scholars have generally perceived. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 27. Weight in Grams: 722.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405100502
ISBN
9781405100502
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.13

Paperback. Tells the Viking story, from the first pinprick raids of the eighth century to the great armies that left their Scandinavian homelands to conquer larger parts of France, Britain and Ireland. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1DN; 3F; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 31. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Vintage
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099551843
ISBN
9780099551843
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.04

Paperback. William the Conqueror's invasion in 1066 was not the only attack on England that year. On September 25, 1066, less than three weeks before William defeated King Harold II Godwinson at the battle of Hastings, that same Harold had been victorious over his other opponent of 1066, King Haraldr Hardradi of Norway at the battle of Stamford Bridge. Series: Warfare in History. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3F; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843830276
ISBN
9781843830276
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 30.69

Hardcover. Whilst flipping through issues of "The Girl's Own Paper" from the 1890s, it dawned on Philip Ardagh that he was witnessing tantalizing glimpses of a mystery story unfolding in the seemingly-unrelated illustrations. With these original illustrations and new text, he has created this new story. Num Pages: 128 pages, 64 b&w illustrations ( with pictures taken from The girl's own paper 1891-1892). BIC Classification: 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 250.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Edition
1st
Publication date
2004
SKU
KLN0018784
ISBN
9780571223572
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardback. The ending of absolute, centralized monarchy and the beginning of political combat between nobles and commoners make the years 1787 to 1788 the first stage of the French Revolution. The author examines how the French people became engaged in a movement of opposition that culminated in demands for the public's role in government. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 518 pages, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
518
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674025349
ISBN
9780674025349
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.27
€ 131.07

hardcover. Writings by early-modern English artisans are rare and thus precious. Nehemiah Wallington is exceptional for having compiled fifty notebooks between 1618 and 1654. This edition covers subjects that animated Wallington's everyday life. It also includes Wallington's reflections on his own mental wellbeing, at times suicidal, at others ecstatic. Editor(s): Booy, Dr. David. Num Pages: 396 pages, Includes 1 b&w illustration. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLH; HBTB; HRAX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 731.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
396
Condition
New
SKU
V9780754651864
ISBN
9780754651864
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 185.91

Hardback. In 1983, more than one million Germans joined to protest NATO's deployment of nuclear missiles in Europe. This volume survey of the "Euromissiles" crisis as experienced by its various protagonists in Germany, including NATO's strategic maneuvering and the contours of the German protest movement. Editor(s): Gassert, Philipp; Mausbach, Wilfried; Klimke, Martin A.; Zepp, Marianne. Series: Protest, Culture and Society. Num Pages: 328 pages, 42 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFGW; 3JJPN; HBJD; HBLW3; HBTW; JPSF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 161 x 237 x 26. Weight in Grams: 686.
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785332678
ISBN
9781785332678
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 167.06

Hardcover. .
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198732198
ISBN
9780198732198
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 22.78

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