History: earliest times to present day
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History: earliest times to present day
Paperback. The vivid, fast-paced account of the siege of Khe Sanh told through the eyes of the men who lived it. Num Pages: 400 pages, 16 page insert, 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1FMV; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLW; HBWS2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Da Capo Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306823725
- ISBN
- 9780306823725
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.31
€ 23.99
€ 21.31
Paperback. In this compelling biography, an award-winning author recounts the life of James Monroe, who dedicated himself to serving his country and building America's future. b&w photos. Num Pages: 400 pages, 40 photographs and illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 27. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The Perseus Books Group United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306819186
- ISBN
- 9780306819186
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 22.22
€ 23.99
€ 22.22
Paperback. A Band-of-Brothers-like, first-hand account of the fierce battle for Fallujah and the Marines who fought there--a story of brotherhood and sacrifice in a platoon of heroes Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLX; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Da Capo Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306815737
- ISBN
- 9780306815737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.58
€ 19.99
€ 17.58
Translation previously published in: The Huainanzi. New York: Columbia University Press, 2010. Translator(s): Meyer, Andrew Seth. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; DSBB; HBJF; HBLA; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231153324
- ISBN
- 9780231153324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 105.39
€ 105.39
Hardback. Num Pages: 416 pages, 1 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231150606
- ISBN
- 9780231150606
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.62
€ 66.62
Hardback. Series: Bampton Lectures in America S. Num Pages: 136 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBLC1; HBWC; HRAX; HRC; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231146241
- ISBN
- 9780231146241
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.98
€ 68.98
Series: Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History. Num Pages: 376 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; HRAM2; HRC; JPHV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 671.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231144186
- ISBN
- 9780231144186
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.95
€ 130.95
Num Pages: 624 pages, 43 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 44. Weight in Grams: 990.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231139106
- ISBN
- 9780231139106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.82
€ 133.82
Offers insights into Reagan's ideological development and his political ascendancy. This book links the eight years (1954-1962) in which Reagan worked for General Electric; acting as host of its television program, GE Theater, and traveling the country as the company's public-relations envoy - to his conversion to conservatism. Series: Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History. Num Pages: 320 pages, 6 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; BGH; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 142 x 26. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231138604
- ISBN
- 9780231138604
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.58
€ 130.58
Reveals the surprising role Buddhism and Buddhist leaders played in the development of the modern Chinese state and in fostering relations between Tibet and China from the Republican period (1912-1949) to the early years of Communist rule. This work offers insights on the impact of modern ideas of nationalism, race, and religion in East Asia. Num Pages: 352 pages, 12 photos. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBLW3; HREX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231134460
- ISBN
- 9780231134460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.56
€ 136.56
Discusses continuity and change in ideas of personhood and community. This book argues for the viability of the comic mode and recovery of history. It features close readings of familiar and lesser known materials, offering provocative interpretations of John of Rupescissa's alchemym. Editor(s): Fulton Brown, Rachel; Holsinger, Bruce W. Num Pages: 408 pages, 2 b&w halftones, 1 line drawings. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 237 x 36. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231133685
- ISBN
- 9780231133685
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.14
€ 96.14
he eminent historian Leopold Haimson examines the nature of political power in Russia during the years leading to the Bolshevik revolution. The book explores the issue of power as it was reflected in struggles of Russian workers to control their own lives and in the outlooks and strategies of leading political figures on the objectives of the revolution and the ways to achieve them. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJC; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231132824
- ISBN
- 9780231132824
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.97
€ 94.97
Considers the journeys and worldviews of medieval pilgrims. This book also reveals the complex interactions between Christians, Jews, and Muslims in the Holy Land. It considers the pilgrims' conflicted, frequently simplistic, views of their Muslim hosts and their social and religious practices. Translator(s): Wilson, Donald W. Num Pages: 312 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 3H; HBJF1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231132305
- ISBN
- 9780231132305
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.12
€ 101.12
In the 1930s, Thomas G Corcoran, Benjamin V Cohen, William O Douglas, Abe Fortas, and James Rowe helped FDR build the Democratic Party into a coalition whose command over power and ideas invincible. This book shows how they were at the nexus of reform impulses at the electoral level with reform thinking in the social sciences and the law. Series: Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History. Num Pages: 352 pages, 16 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; HBJK; HBLW; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 817.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231131087
- ISBN
- 9780231131087
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.47
€ 136.47
Hardback. This volume of the acclaimed series deals with suits the Supreme Court decided in 1796 and 1797, years in which the Court laid the foundation for its authority to exercise judicial review and for the first time the justices overturned the decision of a state's highest court. Editor(s): Marcus, Maeva. Num Pages: 1040 pages, 37 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 167 x 62. Weight in Grams: 1679.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 1040
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231126465
- ISBN
- 9780231126465
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.68
€ 187.68
Tells the story of the evolution of American technology since World War II. This book links pop culture icons with landmarks in technological innovation and shows how postwar politics left their mark on everything from television, automobiles, and genetically engineered crops to contraceptives, Tupperware, and the Veg-O-Matic. Num Pages: 320 pages, 23 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTK; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231123044
- ISBN
- 9780231123044
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.57
€ 77.57
This is the autobiography of Xie Bingying (1906-2000), providing a portrait of a woman fighting to free herself from the constraints of ancient Chinese tradtion amid the changes that shook China during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Translator(s): Brissman, Lily Chia; Brissman, Barry. Num Pages: 288 pages, 12 photos, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; BGA; HBJF; HBLW; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 150 x 226 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231122504
- ISBN
- 9780231122504
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.50
€ 71.50
Charles Abrams-influential intellectual, ardent civil rights crusader, and fierce critic of Robert Moses-was one of the twentieth century's most intriguing and engaging reformers. This life-and-times biography traces a vivid portrait of this fascinating individual. Series: The Columbia History of Urban Life. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLW; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 180 x 29. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231119504
- ISBN
- 9780231119504
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.79
€ 95.79
In the late twelfth century, Japanese people called the transitional period in which they were living the "age of warriors." This book provides an account of the religious, intellectual, and literary practices of medieval Japan in order to reveal the era's own cultural creativity and enormous economic potential. Translator(s): Roth, Kathe. Series: Asia Perspectives: History, Society and Culture. Num Pages: 336 pages, 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3H; 3J; HBJF; HBLC; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 229 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231118422
- ISBN
- 9780231118422
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.05
€ 129.05
Hardback. Illuminates a pivotal period of change, resistance, progress, and backlash for American women. The author chronicles an exciting and tumultuous history, beginning with World War II and its profound impact on women's short- and long-term employment prospects. Editor(s): Sigerman, Harriet. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 167 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1271.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231116985
- ISBN
- 9780231116985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.45
€ 167.45