History: specific events & topics
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History: specific events & topics
Hardback. The war in Yemen is finally coming under scrutiny as the West considers its controversial dealings with Saudi Arabia Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBXY; HBTV; JPSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849048057
- ISBN
- 9781849048057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.84
€ 38.99
€ 35.84
Paperback. A centennial study of Yerkes Observatory, built a century ago by the University of Chicago as one of America's first big science centres. This text describes the changing fortunes of the Observatory under its first three directors, and is illustrated with many archival photographs. Num Pages: 394 pages, 51 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226639468
- ISBN
- 9780226639468
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 21.74
€ 26.99
€ 21.74
Hardback. Yiddish and Power surveys the social, linguistic and intellectual history of the Yiddish language within the traditional civilisation of Jewish Ashkenaz in central, and then in eastern Europe, and its interaction with the surrounding non-Jewish culture. It explores the various ways in which Yiddish has empowered masses and served political agendas. Series: Palgrave Studies in Minority Languages and Communities. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 2ACY; CFB; HBTB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 225 x 139 x 24. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230517608
- ISBN
- 9780230517608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.75
€ 64.75
Paperback. Yiddish and Power surveys the social, linguistic and intellectual history of the Yiddish language within the traditional civilisation of Jewish Ashkenaz in central, and then in eastern Europe, and its interaction with the surrounding non-Jewish culture. It explores the various ways in which Yiddish has empowered masses and served political agendas. Series: Palgrave Studies in Minority Languages and Communities. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CBX; CFB; CFGR; HBTB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349355211
- ISBN
- 9781349355211
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Condition: New
€ 64.38
€ 64.38
Paperback. A portrait of a civilisation which flourished within living memory and left an indelible mark on history Num Pages: 368 pages, 16, 5 maps. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753819036
- ISBN
- 9780753819036
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.20
€ 17.99
€ 13.20
Paperback. Yolande of Aragon is one of the most intriguing of late medieval queens who contrived to be everywhere and nowhere, operating seamlessly from backstage and center stage. She is acknowledged as having been shrewd and intelligent - an eminence grise whose political and diplomatic agency secured the throne of France for her son-in-law, Charles VII." Series: Queenship and Power. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBTB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 217 x 18. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349581290
- ISBN
- 9781349581290
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Condition: New
€ 143.20
€ 143.20
Paperback. Covers the wider dynamic of Cold War engagements over the emerging Middle East crisis Num Pages: 136 pages, 80 b/w & 30 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTW; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781526707901
- ISBN
- 9781526707901
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.84
€ 24.99
€ 21.84
Hardcover. From its position at the heart of the ancient city of York, York Minster has for centuries formed the focus of a community, while performing a national role as the seat of Britain's second Archbishop. This title is a portrait of the Minster and its community, including recollections and thoughts of people who have been a part of its human fabric. Editor(s): Jones, Very Revd Keith; Hampson, Louise. Num Pages: 176 pages, 100 col. and mono. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; AMN; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 238 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Third Millennium Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition first Printing
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903942758
- ISBN
- 9781903942758
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 29.86
€ 45.99
€ 29.86
paperback. York Minster: A Living Legacy will tell this story in words and colour images to appeal to every reader, bringing the past to life, and revealing the many hidden corners of the Minster today as well as the beauties of its structure and glass. Illustrator(s): Wilson, Matt. Editor(s): Hartshorne, Pam. Num Pages: 176 pages, 100 colour and mono. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; HBTB; HRCC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 230 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Third Millennium Information United Kingdom
- Edition
- Main
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906507176
- ISBN
- 9781906507176
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.38
€ 26.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. Written by a poet who has lived in Yorkshire for over 35 years, this work portrays the county and its people in a series of gentle anecdotes, including "Life in a Small Village", "Asian Dancing in Huddersfield", "Walking the Pennine Way", and "The Choral Singing Tradition". It also explores diverse elements of life in Yorkshire. Num Pages: 160 pages, 50 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; HBTB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944663
- ISBN
- 9780750944663
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.26
€ 26.99
€ 23.26
Paperback. Yorkshire coal miners have always been a prominent group of industrial workers, especially during times of adversity. The men, their wives and families have had to deal with the real prospect of everyday accidents. This book provides a glimpse of Yorkshire's mining heritage and in particular the men, their families and the communities. Num Pages: 144 pages, 265. BIC Classification: HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449388
- ISBN
- 9780752449388
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.22
€ 17.99
€ 16.22
Hardcover. Frank Mendez, a child of Mexican immigrants, recounts the Mendez family's experiences with the Depression; labor issues; racism; their lives in the barrio; and World War II. Mendez comments on the social and political issues of the twentieth century. Series: Voices of Diversity S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 7 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBNH; BGA; HBTB; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 313.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Kent State University Press
- Edition
- illustrated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780873388221
- ISBN
- 9780873388221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 27.43
€ 31.99
€ 27.43
Paperback. "First published in 1914."--Title page verso. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJC; HBTB; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 257.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Sports Publishing LLC United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613216934
- ISBN
- 9781613216934
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Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.98
€ 15.99
€ 14.98
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Carrilho, Andre. Num Pages: 40 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; HBTB; WSJT. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Dragonfly Books
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780553498424
- ISBN
- 9780553498424
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.46
€ 10.46
Paperback. References to the Holocaust are some of the most common additions to contemporary haggadot. Is it possible to find any redemptive meaning in the Nazi genocide? Are we adding value to this unforgivable moment in history? This work looks at the controversial topic and explains both sides of the debates. Num Pages: 208 pages, 5 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBTZ1; HRJ; HRLF; JFSR1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813541945
- ISBN
- 9780813541945
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Condition: New
€ 47.40
€ 47.40
Paperback. Argues that it was the working people's interest in equitable access to the country's most obvious asset - land - that led them to advocate a federal Homestead Act granting land to the landless, state legislation to prohibit the foreclosure of family farms, and antimonopolistic limitations on land ownership. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 photographs, 5 line drawings. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBTB; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 458. Weight in Grams: 395.
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252072307
- ISBN
- 9780252072307
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.82
€ 26.99
€ 24.82
Paperback. This book brings together the study of silent cinema and the study of British cinema, both of which have seen some of the most exciting developments in Film Studies in recent years. The result is a comprehensive survey of one of the most important periods of film history. Editor(s): Higson, Andrew. Series: Exeter Studies in Film History. Num Pages: 432 pages, 32 b&w photographs, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; APF; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 185 x 29. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Exeter Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780859897174
- ISBN
- 9780859897174
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Condition: New
€ 55.80
€ 55.80
Paperback. It is November 1963. The white police state has captured almost all the underground leaders of the struggle against apartheid, including Nelson Mandela, and put them on trial on charges that carry the death penalty. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BM; HBTV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 237 x 18. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd South Africa
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781431407842
- ISBN
- 9781431407842
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.32
€ 21.99
€ 20.32
Paperback. Num Pages: 864 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; APB; APFB; BGF; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 230 x 50. Weight in Grams: 768.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062112491
- ISBN
- 9780062112491
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Condition: New
€ 20.95
€ 20.95
Paperback. Offers a study of the 'Young Turks', a group of Turkish army officers who sought to reform the Ottoman Empire and led a constitutional revolution against Sultan Ahmed Hamid II in 1908. This book discusses the counter-revolution of 1909 and the emergence of the 'Group of Saviour officers' who formed a cabinet determined to destroy the Young Turks. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 3JJC; HBJD; HBLW; HBTV; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press USA
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850659105
- ISBN
- 9781850659105
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.81
€ 26.99
€ 24.81
Paperback. The internet offers an immensely effective tool for unlocking your family tree. This guide shows you: how to use internet to find out who your family were, and therefore who you are; and how to access the wealth of on-line records to trace your family tree from your own computer, without the need to travel to national and regional record offices. Num Pages: 163 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: HBTG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Constable and Robinson United Kingdom
- Edition
- 47420th
- Number of pages
- 163
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845283445
- ISBN
- 9781845283445
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.94
€ 13.99
€ 10.94
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University College Dublin Press
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904558378
- ISBN
- 9781904558378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.37
€ 21.99
€ 20.37
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 20 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBT; HBWJ; JM; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231171328
- ISBN
- 9780231171328
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.01
€ 51.01
Paperback. This guide will be extremely useful to first, second, and third generation Americans who wish to learn more about themselves and their ancestors. Num Pages: 115 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTG; JNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 159 x 12. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Derrydale Press United States
- Number of pages
- 115
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781568330747
- ISBN
- 9781568330747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 14.24
€ 14.99
€ 14.24