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History: specific events & topics

Paperback. This major study reconstructs the vast history of European Drama from Greek tragedy through to 20th century theatre, focusing on the subject of identity. Translator(s): Riley, Jo. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; AN; HBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 173 x 22. Weight in Grams: 700.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415180603
ISBN
9780415180603
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.55

CD-Audio. A title, that describes the events of 1900-1949 by the people who saw them happen, from the death of Queen Victoria and accession of Edward VII through the First World War, the sinking of the Titanic, the General Strike and the Great Depression, to the Second World War and its aftermath. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 133 x 36. Weight in Grams: 384.
Publisher
BBC Physical Audio
Format
CD
Publication date
2014
Edition
Unabridged
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910281758
ISBN
9781910281758
CD
Condition: New

€ 66.69
€ 47.87

Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HBT; JMH; JMP; MBPK; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231172301
ISBN
9780231172301
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.60

Paperback. Though the word 'vegetarianism' was not coined until the mid-nineteenth century, the vegetarian diet has been around as long as man has. Colin Spencer's comprehensive book explores the psychology of abstention from flesh and attempts to discover why omnivorous humans at times voluntarily abstain from an available food. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFCV; WBJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 236 x 27. Weight in Grams: 672.
Publisher
Grub Street
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910690215
ISBN
9781910690215
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.97

Paperback. Series: Oriental Institute Publications. Num Pages: 408 pages, 1 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJF; HBLA; HBTB; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 570.
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Number of pages
408
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1977
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226260082
ISBN
9780226260082
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 25.01

Sheet map, folded. .
Publisher
Alan Godfrey Maps
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847840707
ISBN
9781847840707
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.04

Sheet map. In Scotland, the spirit of industry that swept through the nineteenth century was strongest in Glasgow - but Edinburgh emerged as a cultural capital, becoming known as the Athens of the North. This title captures Edinburgh as her reputation as a centre of finance and the arts was flourishing. Series: Old House. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; 3JH; HBTP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 152 x 7. Weight in Grams: 100. New.
Publisher
Old House Books
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
9781908402189
ISBN
9781908402189
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.98

Paperback. Arguing that the European and white American destruction of the native American people was the most massive act of genocide in the history of the world, Stannard attempts to set the records straight on what befell American Indians over the last five centuries. Num Pages: 416 pages, halftones. BIC Classification: 1K; HBJK; HBTZ; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
374
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195085570
ISBN
9780195085570
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.78

Hardback. A history of the Ottoman participation in colonial expansion in Africa in the last 20 years of the 19th century, this book turns the spotlight onto the Ottoman Empire's experiment in "new imperialism." Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; 1QDT; 3JH; HBJH; HBLL; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 680.
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804795142
ISBN
9780804795142
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.74

Paperback. a thorough investigation of the connections of homosexuality and imperialism from the late 1800s - the era of "new imperialism" - until the era of decolonisation Num Pages: 464 pages, 28 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QD; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; HBTQ; HBTR; JFSK2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 692.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415196161
ISBN
9780415196161
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.23

Paperback. Examines language and identity in Egypt using theories from discourse analysis and sociolinguistics. This book offers a study of identity in modern Egyptian public discourse. It helps us to decode and understand the messages put forward by the competing factions in Egyptian politics. Num Pages: 416 pages, 4 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JM; CFB; HBJH; HBLX; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 630.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748699940
ISBN
9780748699940
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.26

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472511553
ISBN
9781472511553
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.95

Paperback. Flat worlds, moon men, Martian canals and other strange ideas from beyond the stars Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; VXQB; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445662626
ISBN
9781445662626
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.84

Hardback. Uncovering the seminal theoretical work of Du Bois in developing a scientific" sociology through a variety of methodologies, this book examines how the leading scholars of the day disparaged and ignored his work. It exposes the economic and political factors that marginalized the contributions of Du Bois. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 632.
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520276352
ISBN
9780520276352
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Hardcover. In the 12 years that the National Socialist Party was in power in Germany -- from January 1933 to May 1945 -- upwards of 15,000 concentration and labour camps were established in the Greater Reich and the occupied countries to incarcerate all who were deemed enemies of the state. Editor(s): Ramsey, Winston G. Num Pages: 448 pages, 1000 colour, black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJ; 3JM; AJCR; HBTZ; JPFQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 306 x 33. Weight in Grams: 2206.
Publisher
After the Battle
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781870067898
ISBN
9781870067898
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.15
€ 48.73

Hardcover. A history of world's fairs and expositions from London to Shanghai 1851-2010. Num Pages: 282 pages, 200. BIC Classification: HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 304 x 270 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2264.
Publisher
Papadakis United Kingdom
Number of pages
282
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906506094
ISBN
9781906506094
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 47.72

Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 10 line illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1D; HBTZ1; JFSR1; JMH; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 599.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691172576
ISBN
9780691172576
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.48

Paperback. Explores the Channel 4's foundation period, under its first Chief Executive, Jeremy Isaacs. This work assesses the legacy of the channel and discusses whether it has changed the nature of British television. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: APT; HBT; KNTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845116132
ISBN
9781845116132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.87

Paperback. For more than fifty years prior to the Second World War, Budapest was one of the outstanding cultural capitals of Central Europe, on a par with, and in some ways in advance of Vienna and Prague. This book presents its rich and often turbulent history, its unique thermal baths, its excellent public transport system, its street cafes, and more. Series: Cities of the Imagination. Num Pages: 256 pages, 30 b&w drawings. BIC Classification: 1DVH; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 132 x 19. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Signal
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904955269
ISBN
9781904955269
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.80

Paperback. Cover is worn and faded and contains ring binder punch holes, stamps on front cover and first page, highlighting throughout. 71pp
Condition
Used, Acceptable
Publisher
Royal Yachting Association Surrey
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
SKU
KON0819310
Paperback
Condition: Used, Acceptable

€ 5.49

Paperback. Paperback, white spine (blank). Cover is slightly worn
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Swordbond Ltd London
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1983
SKU
KON0819339
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 20.99
€ 5.49

Paperback. Politics has always been an integral part of the Olympics. This title discusses the intended and actual meaning of the modern Olympic Games, from 1896 to 2000. It demonstrates that the modern games were revived to propagate a political message and continue to serve political purposes. Series: Illinois History of Sports. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; WSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 434.
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252070464
ISBN
9780252070464
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.03

Paperback. Simon Taylor looks at the history of nuclear power in Britain, charting the decline following it's initial introduction through to the renaissance we're currently seeing. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; 3JM; HBTB; KNBN; RNQ; THK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
UIT Cambridge United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906860318
ISBN
9781906860318
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 22.82

Paperback. There are a great deal of memorials to the Holocaust that occurred during the World War II. This book examines Holocaust monuments and museums in Europe, Israel and America, exploring how every nation remembers the Holocaust according to its own traditions, ideals and experiences. Num Pages: 416 pages, 121 illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FBH; 1KBB; GM; HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 24. Weight in Grams: 876.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300059915
ISBN
9780300059915
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 38.09

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