.png){kind=logo}
History: specific events & topics
Results 5713 - 5736 of 6865
History: specific events & topics
Paperback. A history connecting Chicago's swampy beginnings in the 1600s, its growth as the world's "hog butcher", and its late-20th-century balance of politics, race and ethnicity. Synthesizing a vast body of literature, Robert Spinney presents Chicago in terms of the people whose lives made the city. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; 3J; HBJK; HBTB; JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 229 x 19. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875805832
- ISBN
- 9780875805832
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.76
€ 19.99
€ 19.76
Paperback. The housing market crash shattered Americans' boundless faith in home ownership. This title tells a history of our national obsession with real estate. It reveals that the aspiration for single-family home ownership was forged in impoverished immigrant neighborhoods in industrializing cities. Series: Historical Studies of Urban America. Num Pages: 256 pages, 15 halftones, 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; 3JH; 3JJC; 3JJF; HBTB; KFFR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226282107
- ISBN
- 9780226282107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.74
€ 37.99
€ 29.74
Paperback. Offers a social, cultural and narrative history of the French Revolution. This title provides an impression of the currents and contradictions which made up this terrible sequence of events. Num Pages: 848 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JF; HBJD; HBLL; HBTV; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 36. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- 9780141017273
- ISBN
- 9780141017273
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.36
€ 24.99
€ 17.36
Hardcover. After 1776, Americans struggled to gain recognition of their new republic and their rights as citizens. None had to fight harder than the nation s seamen, whose labor took them deep into the Atlantic world. Nathan Perl-Rosenthal tells the story of how their efforts created the first national, racially inclusive model of U.S. citizenship." Num Pages: 340 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTM; HBWF; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 147 x 28. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publisher
- Belknap Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674286153
- ISBN
- 9780674286153
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.27
€ 47.99
€ 40.27
Paperback. Reconstructs and intervenes in the fascinating debates that have pitted the history of thinking about film. Both an engaging history and an invaluable sourcebook, this book examines a vast pool of thought. Editor(s): Tredell, Nicolas. Series: Critical Histories. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 b&w photos. BIC Classification: APFA; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 136 x 19. Weight in Grams: 370. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Icon Books Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSS0002875
- ISBN
- 9781840463545
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. Examines cinematic representations of colonial-era victimization and how they inform our understanding of the contemporary age of terror. Series: France Overseas: Studies in Empire and Decolonization Series. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: APF; HBTQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 23. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803228092
- ISBN
- 9780803228092
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.63
€ 47.63
Paperback. Footbinding originated in the dance culture of China's medieval court and spread to gentry families, brothels, maid's quarters, and peasant households. Neither condemning nor defending foot-binding, this work debunks many myths and misconceptions about its origins, development, and its eventual end. Num Pages: 360 pages, 53 b/w photographs, 1 map, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBTB; JFCK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 596. A Revisionist History of Footbinding. 360 pages, Illustrations, map. Footbinding originated in the dance culture of China's medieval court and spread to gentry families, brothels, maid's quarters, and peasant households. Neither condemning nor defending foot-binding, this work debunks many myths and misconceptions about its origins, development, and its eventual end. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBTB; JFCK. Dimension: 224 x 148 x 25. Weight: 566.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520253902
- ISBN
- 9780520253902
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.15
€ 40.99
€ 29.15
Hardcover. 'When the Nazi power was broken, I asked myself what was the best advice I could give to my fellow citizens here in this island and across the channel in our ravaged continent. There was no difficulty in answering the question. My counsel to Europe can be given in a single word: Unite!' Sir Winston Churchill in 1947 Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 1DBK; 3JJP; GTJ; HBTB; HBWQ; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 25. .
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784538132
- ISBN
- 9781784538132
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.24€ 49.59
€ 53.24
€ 49.59
Paperback. Series: Readings in Western Civilization. Num Pages: 256 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; HBTB; HRCC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 153 x 225 x 19. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226069395
- ISBN
- 9780226069395
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 28.79
€ 35.99
€ 28.79
Paperback. Chronicle of the Guayaki Indians is an account of Clastres's first fieldwork in the early 1960s--an encounter with a small, unique, and now vanished Paraguayan tribe. Num Pages: 352 pages, 53. BIC Classification: 1KLSP; HBTB; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Zone Books United States
- Edition
- New Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780942299786
- ISBN
- 9780942299786
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.56
€ 26.99
€ 20.56
paperback. In 1638, the ruler of Japan ordered a crusade against his own subjects, a holocaust upon the men, women and children of a doomsday cult. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JD; HBJF; HBLH; HBTV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 234 x 23. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Robinson
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781472137418
- ISBN
- 9781472137418
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.82
€ 19.99
€ 14.82
Paperback. Tells the story of Christmas - from its pre-Christian roots, through the birth of Jesus, to the holiday's spread across Europe into the Americas and beyond, and to its mind-boggling transformation through modern consumerism. This book explores the historical origins of traditions including Santa, the reindeer, gift giving, and the Christmas tree. Num Pages: 187 pages, 12 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 5HC; HBTB; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520258020
- ISBN
- 9780520258020
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.86
€ 24.99
€ 18.86
Paperback. Brilliant cartoons on Christmas that will amuse the whole family Series: Christmas Comes to. Num Pages: 64 pages, 64. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 5HC; HBTB; JFCA; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 125 x 10. Weight in Grams: 104.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445667003
- ISBN
- 9781445667003
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.17
€ 14.17
Paperback. Brilliant cartoons on Christmas that will amuse the whole family Series: Christmas Comes to. Num Pages: 64 pages, 64. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 5HC; HBTB; JFCA; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 125 x 8. Weight in Grams: 102.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445663708
- ISBN
- 9781445663708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.17
€ 14.17
Paperback. Brilliant cartoons on Christmas that will amuse the whole family Series: Christmas Comes to. Num Pages: 64 pages, 64. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; 5HC; HBTB; JFCA; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 104.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445666983
- ISBN
- 9781445666983
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.17
€ 14.17
Paperback. Brilliant cartoons on Christmas that will amuse the whole family Series: Christmas Comes to. Num Pages: 64 pages, 64. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMN; 5HC; HBTB; JFCA; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 125 x 10. Weight in Grams: 102.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445663685
- ISBN
- 9781445663685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.17
€ 14.17
Paperback. Brilliant cartoons on Christmas that will amuse the whole family Series: Christmas Comes to. Num Pages: 64 pages, 64. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; 5HC; HBTB; JFCA; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 125 x 9. Weight in Grams: 108.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445663661
- ISBN
- 9781445663661
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.17
€ 14.17
Paperback. Brilliant cartoons on Christmas that will amuse the whole family Series: Christmas Comes to. Num Pages: 64 pages, 64. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; 5HC; HBTB; JFCA; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 125 x 10. Weight in Grams: 104.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445663647
- ISBN
- 9781445663647
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.25
€ 14.25
Paperback. Brilliant cartoons on Christmas that will amuse the whole family Series: Christmas Comes to. Num Pages: 64 pages, 64. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; 5HC; HBTB; JFCA; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 125 x 10. Weight in Grams: 106.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445663623
- ISBN
- 9781445663623
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.17
€ 14.17
Paperback. Brilliant cartoons on Christmas that will amuse the whole family Series: Christmas Comes to. Num Pages: 64 pages, 64. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 5HC; HBTB; JFCA; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 125 x 8. Weight in Grams: 104.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445663609
- ISBN
- 9781445663609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.17
€ 14.17
Paperback. Brilliant cartoons on Christmas that will amuse the whole family Series: Christmas Comes to. Num Pages: 64 pages, 64. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; 5HC; HBTB; JFCA; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 124 x 11. Weight in Grams: 104.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445663586
- ISBN
- 9781445663586
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.25
€ 14.25
Paperback. Brilliant cartoons on Christmas that will amuse the whole family Series: Christmas Comes to. Num Pages: 64 pages, 64. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; 5HC; HBTB; JFCA; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 125 x 14. Weight in Grams: 106.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445663562
- ISBN
- 9781445663562
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.17
€ 14.17
Paperback. Brilliant cartoons on Christmas that will amuse the whole family Series: Christmas Comes to. Num Pages: 64 pages, 64. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; 5HC; HBTB; JFCA; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 125 x 17. Weight in Grams: 104.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445663548
- ISBN
- 9781445663548
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.17
€ 14.17
Paperback. Brilliant cartoons on Christmas that will amuse the whole family Series: Christmas Comes to. Num Pages: 64 pages, 64. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; 5HC; HBTB; JFCA; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 124 x 17. Weight in Grams: 106.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445663524
- ISBN
- 9781445663524
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.25
€ 14.25