History: earliest times to present day
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History: earliest times to present day
Paperback. A fresh introduction to the most widely studied and read about event in history Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 201 x 13. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780745107
- ISBN
- 9781780745107
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.44
€ 13.99
€ 11.44
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
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.72
€ 19.99
€ 18.72
Paperback. In this Very Short Introduction, the eminent scholar Gerhard L. Weinberg explores one of the most important events in history. Examining the origins, course, and impact of the World War II - through both the soldiers and the ordinary citizens who lived through it - he considers the long-lasting impact it continues to have around the world. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, Approx 14 black and white maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 127 x 7. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199688777
- ISBN
- 9780199688777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 14.20
€ 14.99
€ 14.20
Hardback. Reveals such statistics of World War II as who were the best fighter aces, what were the top ten military blunders during the war, and which were the biggest battleships or the best tanks. This title covers the major events and dates in the war. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 144 x 21. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752461632
- ISBN
- 9780752461632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.57
€ 17.99
€ 16.57
Paperback. Tells the narrative of the Second World War. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141037141
- ISBN
- 9780141037141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.80
€ 14.99
€ 11.80
Paperback. Provides a 'behind the scenes' history of the West's dealings with Joseph Stalin. This book is a mix of high politics and the often heart-rending personal experiences of those on the ground. It intends to make you rethink what you believe about World War II. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 26. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- BBC Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- UNKNOWN
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846077944
- ISBN
- 9781846077944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.51
€ 21.99
€ 16.51
Paperback. Describes the conquest of Paraguay and the River Plate, of the Yucatan in Mexico, the only partial conquest of Chile, and battles with the French over Florida, and then, in the 1580s, the extraordinary projection of Spanish power across the Pacific to conquer the Philippines. This is book deals withe the history of the Spanish Empire. Num Pages: 496 pages, 16 pp colour. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JB; HBLH; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 247 x 26. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141034478
- ISBN
- 9780141034478
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.95
€ 19.99
€ 14.95
Hardcover. The proceedings of a Development Studies Association conference examining the historical background to famine and the reasons why famine continues to exist in much of the developing world today. Explores the causes of food insecurity and offers practical policy proposals on famine prevention and post-famine rehabilitation. Editor(s): O'Neill, Helen; Toye, John. Series: Palgrave Development Studies. Num Pages: 545 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 1QFG; GTF; HBJD1; HBLL; JFFC1; JKSR; KCZ; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 43. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333682463
- ISBN
- 9780333682463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.67
€ 196.67
Paperback. The early modern period was rife with attempts to re-imagine the world and the human place within it. This volume looks at natural philosophers, playwrights, historians, and other figures in the period 1500-1700 as a means of accessing the plethora of world models that circulated in Europe during this era. Editor(s): Kavey, A. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBL; HBTB; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349290147
- ISBN
- 9781349290147
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Condition: New
€ 128.81
€ 128.81
Hardcover. Drawing on a variety of sixteenth-century sources, including household inventories, epigrams, dedications, catalogs, travel books, and advice manuals, this book studies how individuals displayed different maps in their homes as deliberate acts of self-fashioning. Num Pages: 240 pages, 19 halftones, 4 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JB; HBJD; HBLH; HBTP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226255316
- ISBN
- 9780226255316
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Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 39.97
€ 50.99
€ 39.97
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198700845
- ISBN
- 9780198700845
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.02
€ 19.99
€ 16.02
paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 20 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Lyons Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493030590
- ISBN
- 9781493030590
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.73
€ 19.99
€ 19.73
Paperback. The former mining town of Stanley lies only twenty minutes drive from the beautiful cathedral city of Durham. Yet the two are worlds apart. Marilyn Hardy recounts in touching detail the trials of growing up in this impoverished mining town and her life-long struggle to find happiness, from her troubled relationship with her undemonstrative mother. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; 3JJ; BGA; HBJD1; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 112 x 19. Weight in Grams: 139.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- KLN0017901
- ISBN
- 9780753513965
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing Plc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847247940
- ISBN
- 9781847247940
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Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.53
€ 21.99
€ 16.53
Hardback. A translation of "Jacqueries et revolution dans la Chine du XXe siecle" that focuses on 'spontaneous' rural unrest, uninfluenced by revolutionary intellectuals. It raises issues inspired by the perennial concerns of revolutionary leaders, such as peasant 'class consciousness' and China's modernization. Translator(s): Liddell, Philip. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 300 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLW; JPFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674035423
- ISBN
- 9780674035423
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 41.78
€ 49.99
€ 41.78
Paperback. In spring 1914, a new ballpark opened in Chicago. The park would soon be known as Wrigley Field, one of the most emblematic and controversial baseball stadiums in America. In this book, the author provides a detailed chronicle of this living historic landmark. It shows how the stadium has evolved through the years. Num Pages: 448 pages, 30 halftones, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; WSBV; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 55 x 85 x 26. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226134277
- ISBN
- 9780226134277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.00
€ 25.99
€ 21.00
Hardcover. Editor(s): Kennedy, Ruth; Meecham-Jones, Simon. Series: New Middle Ages. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSBB; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403966445
- ISBN
- 9781403966445
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Condition: New
€ 67.40
€ 67.40
Hardback. Looks at the classical historians with an eye to what data they can provide about the ancient world. This book examines the ancient writers as literary texts in their own right, employing the tools of literary criticism and engaging with such matters as narrative artistry. Series: Library of Classical Studies. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HBAH; HBLA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 149 x 23. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845119577
- ISBN
- 9781845119577
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.58€ 125.23
€ 140.58
€ 125.23
Paperback. Series: Classical Essays. 144 pages, Illustrations. This essay is a critique of this new Achaemenid historiography, concentrating on the difficulties of using Greek sources for the writing of Persian history. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1QDAP; HBAH; HBJF; HBLA. Dimension: 215 x 157 x 15. Weight: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Bristol Classical Press
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780715639177
- ISBN
- 9780715639177
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 30.62
€ 30.99
€ 30.62
Paperback. How is American history written? Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alan Taylor answers this question in this collection of his essays from The New Republic, where he explores the writing of early American history. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812219104
- ISBN
- 9780812219104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.52
€ 32.99
€ 29.52
Hardback. Num Pages: 272 pages, maps (black and white). BIC Classification: HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801451317
- ISBN
- 9780801451317
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.05
€ 87.05
Hardback. Leonardo Bruni is widely recognized as the most important humanist historian of the early Renaissance. Gary Ianziti undertakes a systematic work-by-work investigation of the full range of Bruni's output in history and biography, and assesses in detail the impact of the Greek historians on humanist methods of historical writing. Series: I Tatti Studies in Italian Renaissance History. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBAH; HBJD; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 164 x 34. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674061521
- ISBN
- 9780674061521
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.86€ 92.09
€ 101.86
€ 92.09
Paperback. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBAH; HBJ; HBJD; HBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349414772
- ISBN
- 9781349414772
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.34
€ 126.34
Hardcover. In this book Alter Litvin tells us what life was like for professional Soviet historians from Lenin to Gorbachev, and assesses the efforts made since 1991 to create a more truthful picture of the turbulent Russian past. Translator(s): Keep, John L. H. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJ; HBAH; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 451.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333764879
- ISBN
- 9780333764879
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.04
€ 127.04