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Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFCX; JFF; JMG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141981741
ISBN
9780141981741
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.81

Hardback. How does France reconcile the modern movement toward pluralism and decentralization with a strong central governing power? This work offers a radical interpretation of the development of democracy in France and the relationship between government and its citizens. Translator(s): Goldhammer, Arthur. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 316 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 32. Weight in Grams: 648.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674024960
ISBN
9780674024960
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 39.10

Paperback. Takes the enslaved person's claims of human consumption seriously, focusing on both the literal starvation of the slave and the tropes of cannibalism on the part of the slaveholder, and further draws attention to the ways in which Blacks experienced their consumption as a fundamentally homoerotic occurrence. Series: Sexual Cultures. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTS; JFSL3; JHMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 442.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
NYU Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814794623
ISBN
9780814794623
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.93

Paperback. To mark the centenary of its foundation, the British Security Service, MI5, has opened its archives to an independent historian. This book reveals the precise role of the Service in twentieth-century British history, since its foundation by Captain Kell of the British Army in October 1909 to root out 'the spies of the Kaiser'. Num Pages: 1072 pages, Illustrations, col. map, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBT; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 52. Weight in Grams: 784.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
New
SKU
9780141023304
ISBN
9780141023304
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 16.68

Paperback. During its heyday in the 19th century, the African slave trade was fueled by the close relationship of the US and Brazil. This work tells the story of how US nationals participated in this odious commerce by creating diplomatic, social, and political ties with Brazil, which has the largest population of African origin outside of Africa itself. Num Pages: 341 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KBB; 1KLSB; HBTB; HBTS; JPSD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 472.
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
341
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814736890
ISBN
9780814736890
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.83

Hardcover. Series: Dedalus Concept Books. Num Pages: 240 pages, 28 black and whilte illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; WBXD3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 135 x 24. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Dedalus Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907650048
ISBN
9781907650048
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.58

paperback. Provides a thorough understanding of the impact of decolonization on world history and cross-cultural encounters worlwide. Editor(s): Le Sueur, James D. Series: Routledge Readers in History. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: HBTQ; HBTR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 176 x 27. Weight in Grams: 832.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415231176
ISBN
9780415231176
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.86

Paperback. Develops new historical methods to discover the Chicana's own story. Series: Theories of Representation and Difference. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1 bibliog., 1 index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253212832
ISBN
9780253212832
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.68

Paperback. This book thematizes the mystical figure of the abyss by examining the abyss as the dialectical process of the self's reconstruction followed by its dispossession. It traces such process in Neoplatonic mysticism, German idealism, and Afro-Caribbean philosophy with the end of politicizing the mystical figure from the standpoint of coloniality. Series: Perspectives in Continental Philosophy. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: HBTQ; HPC; HRAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 15. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823273089
ISBN
9780823273089
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.51

Hardback. This book thematizes the mystical figure of the abyss by examining the abyss as the dialectical process of the self's reconstruction followed by its dispossession. It traces such process in Neoplatonic mysticism, German idealism, and Afro-Caribbean philosophy with the end of politicizing the mystical figure from the standpoint of coloniality. Series: Perspectives in Continental Philosophy. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: HBTQ; HPC; HRAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 3887 x 5817 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823273072
ISBN
9780823273072
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.15

Paperback. Looking at the American Declaration of Independence, this book reveals the document through the eyes of the rest of the world. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 177 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 252.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674030329
ISBN
9780674030329
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 26.65

Paperback. Frederick Douglass and George Fitzhugh disagreed on virtually every major issue of the day. On slavery, women's rights, and the preservation of the Union their opinions were opposed. This title demonstrates the links between their very different ideas and to show how, operating from liberal principles, they came to such different conclusions. Num Pages: 252 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTS; JPFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 16. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814722138
ISBN
9780814722138
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.83

Paperback. The voyages of Captain Cook are endlessly fascinating to a wide audience, and no aspect of them has been more controversial than Cook's death. This book contains introductory essays that discuss Samwell's contribution to our understanding of the dramatic period in Pacific and maritime history, and examines the personality and career of Samwell. Num Pages: 180 pages, 6 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; HBTM; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
University of Wales Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
180
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
No Statement of Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780708320730
ISBN
9780708320730
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 5.36

Paperback. Jamaica used to be the source of much of Britain's wealth, a tropical paradise for the planters, a Babylonian exile for the Africans shipped to the Caribbean. This work focuses on the all-pervading influence of the USA; and the increasing disillusionment felt by its people, who can't rely on the state for their most basic security. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJ; HBG; HBLW; HBTB; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 25. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
Faber & Faber United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571227624
ISBN
9780571227624
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.03

Paperback. Considers developments including the use of gunpowder, the invention of firearms and iron balls. After reviewing the establishment of a European infantry, this work discusses the transformation of loose confederations of knights into cavalry, the organization of fighting mercenaries, and the changing of mercenary bands into standing armies. Translator(s): Renfroe, Walter J., Jr. Num Pages: index. BIC Classification: HBT; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 748.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Number of pages
488
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803265868
ISBN
9780803265868
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.92

Paperback. Located in the heart of England's Lake District, the placid waters of Thirlmere seem to be the embodiment of pastoral beauty. This title re-creates the battle for Thirlmere and the clashes between conservationists who wished to preserve the lake and developers eager to supply the needs of a growing urban population. Num Pages: 248 pages, 60 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; 3JH; HBTK; RBKF; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 350. Manchester, Thirlmere, and Modern Environmentalism. 248 pages, 60 halftones. Located in the heart of England's Lake District, the placid waters of Thirlmere seem to be the embodiment of pastoral beauty. This title re-creates the battle for Thirlmere and the clashes between conservationists who wished to preserve the lake and developers eager to supply the needs of a growing urban population. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; 3JH; HBTK; RBKF; RNK. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 14. Weight: 350.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226720869
ISBN
9780226720869
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 20.17

Hardcover. A half-century of Wall Street history as seen through the lives of its most illustrious family This compelling new narrative from bestselling author John Rothchild tells the story of three generations of the legendary Davis family, who rank among the most successful investors in the history of the Street. Num Pages: 320 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBT; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 646.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons New York
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471331780
ISBN
9780471331780
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 39.05

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Aarhus University Press Denmark
Number of pages
675
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9788779345218
ISBN
9788779345218
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.64
€ 38.19

Paperback. Walter D. Mignolo analyzes the "colonial logic" that has driven five hundred years of Western imperialism, from colonialism through neoliberalism Series: Latin America Otherwise. Num Pages: 458 pages, 1 drawing, 2 maps, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBTR; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 638. Global Futures, Decolonial Options. Series: Latin America Otherwise. 458 pages, 1 drawing, 2 maps, 2 figures. Walter D. Mignolo analyzes the "colonial logic" that has driven five hundred years of Western imperialism, from colonialism through neoliberalism. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBTR; JFC. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 27. Weight: 644.
Publisher
Duke University Press
Number of pages
458
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822350781
ISBN
9780822350781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.83

Paperback. Series Editor(s): Shekhovtsov, Anton. Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; HBTV; JFC; JPF; JPWQ; KCP. Dimension: 153 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9783838207667
ISBN
9783838207667
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 23.05

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