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Paperback. Philosopher, dramatist, rhetorician, Stoic and pragmatist, Seneca was one of the most contradictory figures in ancient Rome, embracing a stern ascetic morality while amassing a fortune under Nero and eventually committing suicide. This biography reveals a life lived perilously in the gap between ideals and reality. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3D; BGH; HBJD; HBTB; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 298 x 20. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
New
SKU
9780718193508
ISBN
9780718193508
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 9.57

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, 150 black & white illustrations, 40 colour illustrations, 16 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; HBJD1; HBTM; JKSW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 500.
Publisher
The History Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752499451
ISBN
9780752499451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.31

Hardback. These narratives about state-driven megaprojects and technological and regulatory changes reveal how humans make sense of their world in the face of rapid environmental change. Series: Nature | History | Society. Num Pages: 222 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBTB; RN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780774817233
ISBN
9780774817233
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 119.94

Hardback. This book is a memoir by William Kornbluth which traces his life in pre-World War II Poland, his survival in four concentration camps, and his postwar life in the United States. Illustrated. Num Pages: 228 pages. BIC Classification: BGHA; HBJD; HBTD; HBTZ1; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Associated University Presses United States
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
SKU
V9780934223300
ISBN
9780934223300
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.83

Hardcover. Editor(s): Mac Carthaigh, Criostoir; O Cathain, Seamas; Ui Ogain,Rionach; Watson, Seosamh. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations, paintings, photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AFR; HBTB; HBTD; JFC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 266 x 223 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1096.
Publisher
Comhairle Bhealoideas Eireann
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780956562807
ISBN
9780956562807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.00
€ 42.31

hardcover. Series: Indiana Series in Sephardi and Mizrahi Studies. Num Pages: 298 pages, 10 b&w illus., 9 maps, 14 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLSA; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 571.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
298
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253022714
ISBN
9780253022714
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 96.22

Paperback. Series: Indiana Series in Sephardi and Mizrahi Studies. Num Pages: 298 pages, 10 b&w illus., 9 maps, 14 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLSA; 3JJ; HBJK; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 16. Weight in Grams: 406.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
298
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253023032
ISBN
9780253023032
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.41

Paperback. Sephardic Jews trace their origins to Spain and Portugal. They have contributed some of the most important Jewish philosophers, poets, biblical commentators, and scientists, and have had a significant impact on the development of Jewish mysticism. This book presents an introductory overview of their history and culture over the past 1500 years. Editor(s): Zohar, Zion. Num Pages: 343 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 22. Weight in Grams: 534.
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814797068
ISBN
9780814797068
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 33.47

Paperback. Num Pages: 230 pages, x, 220 p., 4 line drawings, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBTB; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 137 x 14. Weight in Grams: 283.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226345857
ISBN
9780226345857
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 29.15

Paperback. Originally published under the title: Servants: a downstairs view of twentieth-century Britain. Num Pages: 416 pages, 17 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 139 x 25. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393349801
ISBN
9780393349801
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.06

Paperback. An original, authoritative look at the social history of the 20th century, brilliantly retold through the eyes of the household servants. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 144 x 26. Weight in Grams: 282.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408842706
ISBN
9781408842706
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.14

Paperback. "A frank, thorough history and review of service--learning. Service--Learning is a critical piece of the large service--learning movement. It is an ideal guide for new service--learning professionals, faculty members, academic or service administrators, and hopefully, public policymakers. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; JH; JNM; KJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780787943172
ISBN
9780787943172
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 46.69

Paperback. Over the twentieth century, American Indians fought for their right to be both American and Indian. This title traces how Indians defined democracy, citizenship, and patriotism in both domestic and international contexts. Num Pages: 368 pages, 19 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBTB; HBW; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674066236
ISBN
9780674066236
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.27

Hardback. This book offers a comparative analysis of the major systems of servitude present in the world since 1500. Slavery, serfdom, debt bondage, indentured service and convict labour all provided labour and service through the legal subjection of one person to another, but remained very different. Series: Themes in History. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; HBTS; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 562.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745617299
ISBN
9780745617299
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.43

Paperback. This book offers a comparative analysis of the major systems of servitude present in the world since 1500. Slavery, serfdom, debt bondage, indentured service and convict labour all provided labour and service through the legal subjection of one person to another, but remained very different. Series: Themes in History. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; HBTS; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 448.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745617305
ISBN
9780745617305
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.89

Hardback. Presents historical perspectives on the theory, practices, and policies of nutrition science in Western Europe and the United States from the 1860s to the 1960s. Editor(s): Neswald, Elizabeth; Smith, David F.; Thoms, Ulrike. Num Pages: 238 pages, 11 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JFF; MBNH3; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 482.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United States
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
SKU
V9781580465762
ISBN
9781580465762
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.62

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; DSB; HBG; HBTB; HBW; HBWQ; JFSK2; JFSL9; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816690602
ISBN
9780816690602
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 29.27

Hardback. Series: Early American Histories. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 maps, 14 charts, 176 tables. BIC Classification: 1KJWJ; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813938318
ISBN
9780813938318
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.21

Paperback. A study of law and imperialism, this title argues that modern settler sovereignty emerged when settlers in North America and Australia defined indigenous theft and violence as crime. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 328 pages, 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1MBF; HBTQ; JFSL9; LNDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674061880
ISBN
9780674061880
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.52

Num Pages: 119 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DCF; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 124 x 13. Weight in Grams: 159.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Exile Editions Canada
Number of pages
119
Condition
New
SKU
V9781550963915
ISBN
9781550963915
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.95

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