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Paperback. The common perception is that Christianity in Africa was responsible for many injustices and harm to the culture and society of the continent, but Islam fitted well in Africa, and eschewed slavery. Azumah shows that Islam enslaved and forcibly converted as many African people as Christianity. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; HBJH; HBTS; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851682737
ISBN
9781851682737
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.92

Paperback. Retaining all the well-loved features, this book is now matched to the new AQA specification and covers AS and A Level content together. With a strong focus on history skills, exam practice and specially selected sources and extracts, this book covers the period in depth, to help students understand key ideas, events and developments. Series Editor(s): Waller, Sally. Num Pages: 240 pages, Colour. BIC Classification: 3JJP; 4KL; HBLW3; HBTW. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 198 x 266 x 12. Weight in Grams: 582.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198354611
ISBN
9780198354611
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.50

Paperback. The history of medieval Ireland was shaped by the friction between Irish and English cultures. The ecclesiastical dimension of this relationship is studied here, examining how a mixed episcopate evolved, with religious orders from both peoples, and how this affected Irish politics and history. Num Pages: 272 pages, 5 maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; HBTB; HRCC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 185 x 127 x 25. Weight in Grams: 280.
Publisher
University College Dublin Press Dublin
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9781900621106
ISBN
9781900621106
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.56

Paperback. A Guide to Oral History and the Law is the definitive resource for all practitioners of oral history. In clear, accessible language it thoroughly explains the major legal issues that oral historians should be concerned about and offers helpful suggestions on how to put sound legal procedures in place. Series: Oxford Oral History Series. Num Pages: 176 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: HBTD; LAT; LAZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 238.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199342518
ISBN
9780199342518
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.00

Paperback. and their strategies for survival. Num Pages: 424 pages, 42, 42 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; HRCC99; HRCX8; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 706.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801856396
ISBN
9780801856396
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.11

Paperback. Highly acclaimed in previous editions, this classic work by John Hostetler has been expanded and updated to reflect current research on Amish history and culture as well as the new concerns of Amish communities throughout North America. Num Pages: 448 pages, 91 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; HRCC99; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 644.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
4th
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801844423
ISBN
9780801844423
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.66

Hardback. This text is a biography of the American military historical figure Oliver Otis Howard. It looks at his career as a distinguished army officer in two wars, and his philanthropical work as the founder of two universities, and the promoting of African-American education with the Freedman's Bureau. Series: North's Civil War S. Num Pages: 379 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BG; HBJK; HBLL; HBT; HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3233 x 5193 x 26. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
379
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823219872
ISBN
9780823219872
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.53

paperback. This text is a biography of the American military historical figure Oliver Otis Howard. It looks at his career as a distinguished army officer in two wars, and his philanthropical work as the founder of two universities, and the promoting of African-American education with the Freedman's Bureau. Series: The North's Civil War. Num Pages: 379 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BG; HBJK; HBLL; HBT; HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 211 x 144 x 21. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
379
Condition
New
Edition
2nd Edition
SKU
V9780823219889
ISBN
9780823219889
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.53

Paperback. Education, in all its varied forms, has played a leading role in fostering change in Latin American society. This work examines how education has influenced the history of Latin America, from the schools of the nineteenth century onwards. It is suitable for historians, Latin Americanists, and comparative education scholars. Editor(s): Britton, John A. Series: Jaguar Books on Latin America. Num Pages: 248 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 164 x 15. Weight in Grams: 385.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780842024907
ISBN
9780842024907
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.81

Hardback. Education, in all its varied forms, has played a leading role in fostering change in Latin American society. This work examines how education has influenced the history of Latin America, from the schools of the nineteenth century onwards. It is suitable for historians, Latin Americanists, and comparative education scholars. Editor(s): Britton, John A. Series: Jaguar Books on Latin America. Num Pages: 248 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 553.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780842024891
ISBN
9780842024891
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 147.25

paperback. Num Pages: 214 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJG; BG; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Greenwich Exchange United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9781871551549
ISBN
9781871551549
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Is sectarian bigotry confined to the west of Scotland and is it the only prejudice needing addressed in relation to Scottish football? What should be the response of government, legislation, football authorities, clubs, football supporters and other institutions and organisations in Scotland? This book attempts to answer these questions. Editor(s): Flint, John; Kelly, John. Num Pages: 240 pages, 6 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; HBTB; JHBS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748670376
ISBN
9780748670376
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.77

Hardback. Multiculturalism has long been linked to calls for tolerance of cultural diversity, but today many observers are subjecting the concept to close scrutiny. After the political upheavals of 1968, the commitment to multiculturalism was perceived as a liberal manifesto, but in the post-9/11 era, it is under attack.. Editor(s): Feichtinger, Johannes; Cohen, Gary B. Series: Austrian and Habsburg Studies. Num Pages: 252 pages, 2 ills, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1DF; 3JB; HBJD; HBLH; HBTB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 554.
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782382645
ISBN
9781782382645
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.28

Paperback. Describes what might be called the workers' culture of Shaba, through analyses of communicative (sociolinguistic) and cognitive (ethnosemantic) aspects of language use. In this study, inquiry will be directed to the past, and it will, for many reasons, have to reach into a past which is rather remote from present-day Shaba Swahili. Num Pages: 212 pages, 1M. BIC Classification: 1H; 2H; 3JH; 3JJ; CF; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 68.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780520076259
ISBN
9780520076259
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 25.80

Hardback. The first comprehensive history of magical treasure hunting from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, revealing a magical universe of treasure spirits, and wizards who tried to deal with them. Combining history and anthropology, this study sees treasure hunting as an expression of shifting economic mentalities and changing ideas about history. Series: Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; HBTB; HRQX2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 218 x 20. Weight in Grams: 434.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
264
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230000049
ISBN
9780230000049
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 156.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 394 pages. BIC Classification: HBTG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691609997
ISBN
9780691609997
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.36
€ 50.82

Hardback. Num Pages: 394 pages. BIC Classification: HBTG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691629063
ISBN
9780691629063
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 168.75
€ 126.19

Hardcover. One Sunday morning in October, Istvan and his wife Vera start their day as usual. They tidy their house; Vera makes a festive cake to put in the freezer and cuts fresh roses for a vase in the living room. That evening, after nearly fifty years of marriage, they lie down in the bed that they share and take their own lives. Translator(s): Bell, Anthea. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BM; HBTZ1; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 224 x 20. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846554544
ISBN
9781846554544
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 4.72

Hardback. Within the growing attention to the diverse forms and trajectories of modern societies, the Nordic countries are now widely seen as a distinctive and instructive case. While discussions have centered on the Nordic modelA" of the welfare state and its record of adaptation to the changing global environment of the late twentieth century.. Editor(s): Arnason, Johann Pall; Wittrock, Bjorn. Num Pages: 298 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DN; HBJD; HBTB; JHB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 160 x 233 x 21. Weight in Grams: 530. 298 pages, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Arnason, Johann Pall; Wittrock, Bjorn. Within the growing attention to the diverse forms and trajectories of modern societies, the Nordic countries are now widely seen as a distinctive and instructive case. While discussions have centered on the Nordic modelA" of the welfare state and its record of adaptation to the changing global environment of the late twentieth century. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1DN; HBJD; HBTB; JHB. Dimension: 160 x 233 x 21. Weight: 530.
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Number of pages
298
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857452696
ISBN
9780857452696
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.60

Hardback. Organized around six key ideas-ecology, imaginary, in/visibility, palimpsest, sovereignty and waiting-the interlocking essays collected here provide theoretical starting points for an aesthetic understanding of borders. Editor(s): Schimanski, Johan. Series: Time and the World: Interdisciplinary Studies in Cultural Transformations. Num Pages: 208 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTP; HPN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785334641
ISBN
9781785334641
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.88

Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 3 bw illus. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLH; HBTQ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781350027367
ISBN
9781350027367
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.60
€ 126.76

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 382 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTB; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 714.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
382
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691640044
ISBN
9780691640044
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 191.78

paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 382 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTB; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
382
Condition
New
Edition
Reissue
SKU
V9780691612119
ISBN
9780691612119
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.36
€ 50.82

Hardcover. This volume presents the life, thought and art of 14th and 15th-century France and the Netherlands. For the author, this period marked an important phase of medieval life and thought. First published in 1919, this English edition has all previous mis-translations corrected. Translator(s): Payton, Rodney J.; Mammitzsch, Ulrich. Num Pages: 560 pages, 43 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 3H; 3JB; HBJD; HBLC; HBTB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 150 x 35. Weight in Grams: 660.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226359922
ISBN
9780226359922
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.07
€ 79.17

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