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History: earliest times to present day

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History: earliest times to present day

Hardback. This compelling historical ethnography explores how people in Bahla, an oasis town in the interior of Oman, experienced dramatic transformation in their lives following the discovery of oil in the late 1960s, and now grapple with the prospect of this resource's future depletion. Num Pages: 264 pages, 5 illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FBXM; HBJF1; HBLW3; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804756266
ISBN
9780804756266
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.03

hardcover. Captives and Corsairs uncovers the forgotten story of Muslim corsair raids on French ships and shores and the resulting captivity of tens of thousands of French subjects and citizens in North Africa from around 1550 to 1830. Num Pages: 408 pages, maps. BIC Classification: HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 229 x 27. Weight in Grams: 672.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804770002
ISBN
9780804770002
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 159.35

Hardback. Cleansing Honor with Blood examines the daily experiences of interpersonal violence, the elaboration of masculine identities around honor and the practice of violence, and the contests for power and authority among free poor men from the hinterlands of the northeastern Brazilian province of Ceara between 1845 and 1889. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; JFFE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804774567
ISBN
9780804774567
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.40

Paperback / so. Series: King Legacy (Paperback). Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; JFFJ; JFSL3; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 147 x 17. Weight in Grams: 145.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Condition
New
SKU
V9780807001707
ISBN
9780807001707
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 13.73

Hardback. A bibliography of over 1,500 titles on the history and artifacts of ancient Ephesus. Series: ATLA Bibliography Series. Num Pages: 181 pages, Plans, transparencies, index. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
181
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810819962
ISBN
9780810819962
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 110.19

Hardback. Num Pages: 267 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3H; 3J; GBCR; HBJD1; HBLH; HBLL; JFMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
267
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810827349
ISBN
9780810827349
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.11

Hardback. This volume on the United States-Mexican War encompasses the decade of the 1840s, focusing on the war years of 1846-1848. It contains entries on topics such as the war's personalities, and battles and campaign trails. Series: Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution & Civil Unrest. Num Pages: 408 pages, 17 b&w photographs, 16 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 27. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810833340
ISBN
9780810833340
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.09

Hardback. Provocatively capturing the controversy and sentiments surrounding this period of political imbalance, Actors on Red Alert explores the repercussions of the 1940s blacklist through career interviews with five prominent actors and actresses. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 198 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJC; APB; HBJK; HBLW; JPVN; JPVR; KNTC; KNTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 145 x 16. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
198
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810836495
ISBN
9780810836495
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 90.77

Hardback. The first volume in a study of 40 years of violent American cinema. Examining films such as "Psycho" and "A Clockwork Orange", it provides both a critical overview of the films themselves and a cultural study of the social and psychological factors relating to the demand for screen violence. Num Pages: 368 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; APFA; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTB; JFC; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 585.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810836679
ISBN
9780810836679
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 137.60

Paperback. The first volume in a study of 40 years of violent American cinema. Examining films such as "Psycho" and "A Clockwork Orange", it provides both a critical overview of the films themselves and a cultural study of the social and psychological factors relating to the demand for screen violence. Num Pages: 368 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; APFA; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTB; JFC; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 134 x 20. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810836686
ISBN
9780810836686
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 106.32

Hardback. Luther Lee was one of the founders of Wesleyan Methodism, a 19th-century reformer and an ordained minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church. This volume explores his life, politics and theology. One of the author's particular foci is the extent to which Lee impacted the antislavery movement. Series: Studies in Evangelicalism. Num Pages: 296 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTS; HBWJ; HRCC2; HRCC95. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 147 x 26. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810837102
ISBN
9780810837102
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 145.63

Hardback. A dictionary of people, places, events and facts about Djibouti. This is not a history book but a reading grid for historical items that have shaped and are still shaping this young country. This is a tool for understanding the landmarks that comprise Djibouti's historical identity. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 200 pages, 1 map, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1HFGD; GTB; HBJH; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810838734
ISBN
9780810838734
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 153.66

hardcover. Collins seeks to familiarize the reader with pre-colonial Africa, the Africa that began with the migrations of the Bantu from their homeland in 500 B.C. and ended with European control in the 19th century, revealing the culture, events, achievement and rulers of Africa from this time. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations & Historical Eras. Num Pages: 680 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1H; CBD; HBJH; HBLC; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 42. Weight in Grams: 930.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
680
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810839786
ISBN
9780810839786
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 260.46

Hardback. The dictionary covers the history of Russia from its founding in the mid-ninth century to the reign of Peter the Great. It contains entries on politics, society, economy, literature, religion, art. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations & Historical Eras. Num Pages: 296 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; GBC; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 463.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810840805
ISBN
9780810840805
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 162.45

Hardback. This resource strategically traces Greek warfare from 720 to 30 BC and its specific and extensive details-the wars, the troops, the armor, the military tactics, and other factors either affecting or affected by the wars. Editor(s): Woronoff, Jon. Series: Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution & Civil Unrest. Num Pages: 456 pages, bibliography, index, glossary. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; GBC; HBJD; HBLA; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 242 x 31. Weight in Grams: 800.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810840997
ISBN
9780810840997
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 159.35

Hardback. This volume captures the late Reva Howitt Clar's memoirs of her colourful career with the legendary brother and sister producing team of Fanchon and Marco. It chronicles the weekly shows, rehearsals, costumes, publicity stunts and backstage intrigues that typified any vaudeville performer. Editor(s): Melnick, Mimi Clar. Series: Studies & Documentation in the History of Popular Entertainment. Num Pages: 320 pages, 18 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; ASZH; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 147 x 27. Weight in Grams: 562.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810841864
ISBN
9780810841864
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.18

Hardback. In 1942 an advisory board to the Library of Congress drafted a proposal for a national program of cooperation among research libraries, aimed at acquiring 'at least one copy of every book published anywhere in the world, which might conceivably be of interest to a research worker in America. Num Pages: 464 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GL; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 148 x 37. Weight in Grams: 681.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810842595
ISBN
9780810842595
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.97

Hardback. From the Acteal Massacre to Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon, this exciting reference, created for a high school audience, explores the rich culture, the depth of achievement, and the creative energy of Mexico and its people. Num Pages: 376 pages, 65 b&w halftones & line illustrations, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 3JJ; GBC; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 222 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1225.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810842915
ISBN
9780810842915
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.31

Hardback. Num Pages: 640 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; GBCR; HBJK; HBLW; JWL; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 226 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1746.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
640
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810845961
ISBN
9780810845961
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 316.64

Hardback. TheHistorical Dictionary of Ancient and Medieval Nubiacovers the period of Nubian history from the Paleolithic to the end of Medieval Christianity. It includes the rapidly expanding field of Nubian archaeology that centers ancient African history along the Nile but beyond the better-known field of Egyptology. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations & Historical Eras. Num Pages: 560 pages, 7 maps, 9 tables, 27photos, footnotes, chronology, bibliog. BIC Classification: 1HBS; 1HFGA; GBC; HBJH; HBLA; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 150 x 37. Weight in Grams: 816.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810847842
ISBN
9780810847842
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 262.14

Hardback. This bibliography attempts to pull together from widely disparate sources the literature of research on the Nabataeans. Entries are listed alphabetically by author and then by date. Indexes by subject scheme as well as a comprehensive index to the authors and editors round out this reference work. Series: ATLA Bibliography Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, footnotes, bibliog , indexes. BIC Classification: 1FBJ; 3D; GBCR; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 552.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810848467
ISBN
9780810848467
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 149.35

Hardback. Chisick is the author of a number of books and articles on the social and intellectual history of the 18th century. His reference text focuses on the Enlightenment as an intellectual movement that played a key role in the culture of Europe in the years between roughly 1867 and 1789. In addition to an extensively cross-referenced dictionary, the tex Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations & Historical Eras. Num Pages: 552 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL; HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 141 x 34. Weight in Grams: 721.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
552
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810850972
ISBN
9780810850972
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 179.53

Paperback. Series: The A to Z Guide Series. Num Pages: 408 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; GBC; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 142 x 25. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810853607
ISBN
9780810853607
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.32

Paperback. This is a reprint of a 2002 work titled, Historical Dictionary of the Civil War (Scarecrow Press). In this two-volume reference prepared for the wide audience of Civil War historians, buffs, and students, Jones (history, U. of Louisiana) provides a lengthy (75-page) introduction, giving a broad overview of the war and its origins and consequences. Num Pages: 1702 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; GBC; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 142 x 101. Weight in Grams: 2333.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
1702
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810853867
ISBN
9780810853867
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 81.39

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