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History: earliest times to present day

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History: earliest times to present day

Hardback. Critically examines the extent to which relations between two ancient African states were influenced by warfare, commerce, and political fictions Series: Institute for the Study of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 230 pages, 2 maps, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1HFG; 1QDA; 3D; DSBB; HBJH; HBLA; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publication date
2013
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
Format
Hardback
SKU
V9780814760666
ISBN
9780814760666
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.56

Paperback. Series: America in the World. Num Pages: 416 pages, 31 halftones. 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1HFDT; 1KBB; HBLW; HBTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 614.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691155869
ISBN
9780691155869
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Hardback. .
Publisher
Biteback Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785900617
ISBN
9781785900617
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.51

Paperback. A group of distinguished Scottish medievalists examines various aspects of the history of Celtic or Gaelic-speaking Scotland from the sub-Roman period to the sixteenth century. Editor(s): Cowan, E.J.; McDonald, R. Andrew. Num Pages: 296 pages, geneal. tables, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 460.
Publisher
John Donald Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906566579
ISBN
9781906566579
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.38

Paperback. Explains Albania's 'transition' from Communism via the experiences of a diverse range of families, highland villagers, urban elite and shanty dwellers - whose lives she has followed since 1992. In this title, the author shows us members of the ex-communist elite in Tirana embracing rentier capitalism. Num Pages: 352 pages, 4pp bw plates. BIC Classification: 1DVWA; HBJD; HBLW; HBLX; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 26. Weight in Grams: 428.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780764849
ISBN
9781780764849
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.90

Hardback. Explores the implications of the key political events of this period (for example, the formation of the Albanian League in 1878). This title also paints a picture of the country's complex social and cultural make-up. It looks at how Albanians' views of their homeland were affected by developments taking place at the time. Editor(s): Destani, Bejtullah D.; Tomes, Jason. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20pp black and white integrated. BIC Classification: 1DVWA; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845116019
ISBN
9781845116019
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.89
€ 74.84

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 412 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
412
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691650128
ISBN
9780691650128
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 177.62
€ 133.69

Hardback. Albert: Prince Consort to Queen Victoria, social and cultural visionary in his own right, was born in the Saxon duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld but defined the culture and direction of 19th century Britain - a superpower at the zenith of its influence - more than any other British royal or politician. This title tells the life story of Albert. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16pp bw plates. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 28. Weight in Grams: 626.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848859777
ISBN
9781848859777
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 44.35

Hardback. Representing a history of drinking 'from below', this book explores the role of the alehouse in seventeenth-century English society. Series: Studies in Early Modern Cultural, Political and Social History. Num Pages: 266 pages, 5 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 171 x 22. Weight in Grams: 632.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843839422
ISBN
9781843839422
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.09

Paperback. Representing a history of drinking "from below", this book explores the role of the alehouse in seventeenth-century English society. Num Pages: 272 pages, 5 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 18. Weight in Grams: 420.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783271542
ISBN
9781783271542
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.90

Paperback. Henrik Bogdan and Martin P. Starr offer the first comprehensive examination of one of the twentieth century's most distinctive occult iconoclasts, Aleister Crowley (1875-1947), one of the most influential thinkers in contemporary western esotericism. Editor(s): Bogdan, Henrik; Starr, Martin P. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBLW; HRQC; HRQX2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 153 x 29. Weight in Grams: 638.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2012th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199863099
ISBN
9780199863099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.84

Hardcover. Aleksandur Stamboliiski came to power at the end of the First World War in which Bulgaria had been defeated. This book examines the origins of this traditional nationalism from the foundation of the Bulgarian state in 1878, and of the agrarian movement which came to represent the social aspirations of the majority of the peasant population. Series Editor(s): Sharp, Alan. Series: Makers of the Modern World. Num Pages: 208 pages, 5 black & white halftones, 5 maps, 5 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVWB; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 208 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
Haus Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905791774
ISBN
9781905791774
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. In 52 BC Caesar's continued strategy of annihilation had engendered a spirit of desperation, which detonated into a revolt of Gallic tribes under the leadership of the charismatic young Arvernian noble Vercingetorix. This book deals with this topic. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBJD; HBLA1; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 7. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782009221
ISBN
9781782009221
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.27

Hardcover. Alexander I was a ruler with high aspirations for the people of Russia. Cosseted as a young grand duke by Catherine the Great, he ascended to the throne in 1801 after the brutal assassination of his father. This biography focuses on the complex forces that shaped Alexander's tumultuous reign. Translator(s): Emanuel, Susan. Num Pages: 504 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JH; BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 233 x 39. Weight in Grams: 834.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press United States
Edition
Tra
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875804668
ISBN
9780875804668
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.61

Paperback. Translator(s): Emanuel, Susan. Num Pages: 504 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 277 x 50. Weight in Grams: 676.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875807553
ISBN
9780875807553
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.82

Paperback. This book explores the king's successes and failures, offering a fresh assessment of his contribution to the making of Scotland as a nation. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8pp b/w plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 496. King of Scots 1214-1249. 304 pages, 8pp b/w plates. This book explores the king's successes and failures, offering a fresh assessment of his contribution to the making of Scotland as a nation. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 23. Weight: 490.
Publisher
Birlinn Ltd
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904607922
ISBN
9781904607922
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.85

paperback. Field Marshal Alexander Leslie was the highest ranking commander from the British Isles to serve in the Thirty Years' War. Though Leslie's life provides the thread that runs through this work, the authors use his story to explore the impacts of the Thirty Years' War, the British Civil Wars and the age of Military Revolution. Series: Warfare, Society and Culture. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 237 x 20. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Routledge United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138663145
ISBN
9781138663145
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.43

Paperback. Portrays Alexander as both a complex personality and a single-minded general, a man capable of such diverse expediencies as patricide or the massacre of civilians. In this title, the author describes his Alexander as "the most brilliant (and ambitious) field commander in history. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 39. Weight in Grams: 754. A Historical Biography. 672 pages, illustrations. Portrays Alexander as both a complex personality and a single-minded general, a man capable of such diverse expediencies as patricide or the massacre of civilians. In this title, the author describes his Alexander as "the most brilliant (and ambitious) field commander in history. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBLA. Dimension: 211 x 140 x 39. Weight: 748.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
672
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Rd by Eugene N. Borz ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520275867
ISBN
9780520275867
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.93

Paperback. Tough, resolute, fearless, Alexander was a born warrior and ruler of passionate ambition who understood the intense adventure of conquest and of the unknown. When he died in 323 BC aged thirty-two, his vast empire comprised more than two million square miles, spanning from Greece to India. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
Penguin Books
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141020761
ISBN
9780141020761
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.53

Paperback. .
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780060570132
ISBN
9780060570132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.24

Hardback. Comprised of relevant selections from the writings of four ancient historians, this volume provides a complete narrative of the important events in the life of Alexander the Great. Editor(s): Romm, James S. Translator(s): Mensch, Pamela. Num Pages: 224 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 1QDAG; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
193
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872207288
ISBN
9780872207288
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 36.93

Paperback. An exciting series that provides students with direct access to the ancient world by offering new translations of extracts from its key texts. Series: Greece and Rome - Texts and Contexts. Num Pages: 198 pages, col. Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 189 x 11. Weight in Grams: 444. Series: Greece and Rome - Texts and Contexts. 198 pages, col. Illustrations, col. maps. An exciting series that provides students with direct access to the ancient world by offering new translations of extracts from its key texts. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Dimension: 244 x 189 x 11. Weight: 444.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
198
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521707091
ISBN
9780521707091
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.16

Paperback. What are ancient texts saying to us when they describe Alexander the Great's romantic relationship with his wife Barsine, or comment on his homosexual relationship with Hephaestion? What did it mean when the ancient writers told that Alexander had been sired by a thunderbolt or by a gigantic snake? This title addresses these questions and others. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrated. BIC Classification: DSBB; HBLA1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 502.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859898386
ISBN
9780859898386
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.01

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Simon & Schuster United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9781416592815
ISBN
9781416592815
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.25

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