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History: specific events & topics

For the people of the South, railroads were both an economic boon and a metaphor for industrialization. In this reconsideration of their part in southern culture, the author explores the depiction of the railroads in southern literature and their impact on southern culture. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; 1KBBS; 3JJ; DSBH; HBTB; JFC; KCZ; WGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426.
Publication date
2002
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813122342
ISBN
9780813122342
Condition: New

€ 40.84

In her own time and ours, Hannah More (1745-1833) has been seen as a benefactress of the poor, writing and working selflessly to their benefit. This work argues that More's agenda was to control the poor, to prevent them rising in revolt against Church and King. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; DSB; HBTB; JFSC; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 626.
Publication date
2001
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813122229
ISBN
9780813122229
Condition: New

€ 47.84

Despite its remoteness, Kentucky emerged as a prime site for theatrical activity in the "Wild West" of the 1790s and beyond. This work is a social and architectural history of Kentucky's theatres, paying special attention to the actors who performed in them and the audiences who saw it all. Num Pages: 192 pages, 45 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; AMGC; AN; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 503.
Publication date
2000
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813121628
ISBN
9780813121628
Condition: New

€ 42.28

This work examines the "political bosses" or powerful men who were the urban "New South" counterparts to the rural "Old South" planter elite. Although villified by the media, these powerful individuals often cared deeply about their cities, and sought to improve the lives of their citizens. Num Pages: 224 pages, 29 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publication date
2000
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813121505
ISBN
9780813121505
Condition: New

€ 42.55

This work covers the history, geography and archaeology of the state of Kentucky. While the central focus is on history, speacialists in other fields provide descriptions of Kentucky's people, their past, present and future. Num Pages: 360 pages, 98 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 903.
Publication date
2000
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813121451
ISBN
9780813121451
Condition: New

€ 62.11

A history of the U.S. armoured forces from the advent of the tank in battle during World War I to the campaign to drive Iraq out of Kuwait in 1991. This book chronicles the impact of mechanization on the U.S. army and U.S. Marine Corps. Editor(s): Hofmann, George F.; Starry, Donn A. Num Pages: 656 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBT; JWD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1089.
Publication date
1999
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
656
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813121307
ISBN
9780813121307
Condition: New

€ 92.84

Hardback. With over 1800 entries ranging from Helen Abell (historic preservationist), to Sebastian Zorn (twice president of the Lousiville Water Company), this work aims to offer a detailed reference to Louisville - Kentucky's first chartered city. Editor(s): Kleber, John E. Num Pages: 992 pages, 306 photographs, 79 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; GBC; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 58. Weight in Grams: 2631.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
992
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813121000
ISBN
9780813121000
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 78.12

Self-made millionaire and mayor of Toledo, Ohio (1897-1904), Samuel M. Jones was one of the most important reformers of the progressive era. He implemented profit-sharing and day-care for factory workers, municipal-owned utilities, and free legal counsel. The compelling story of the only man in America to have run a city by the Golden Rule. Photos. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJK; HBTB; HRCV; JPHL; JPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 703.
Publication date
1998
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813120621
ISBN
9780813120621
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.27

" Chronicles the early history of organized sports at UK, from the tenuous beginnings under student leadership, through the early scandals, financial instability, and clashes with administration, to the Purge of 1938 that paved the way for basketball's ascendancy." Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; JNM; WSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publication date
1996
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813119915
ISBN
9780813119915
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.57

Num Pages: 321 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBTB; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 748.
Publication date
1996
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
321
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813119748
ISBN
9780813119748
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.39

Num Pages: 8 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
Publication date
1996
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
8
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813119601
ISBN
9780813119601
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.64

Num Pages: 286 pages, illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; KNG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 146 x 26. Weight in Grams: 590.
Publication date
1995
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813119144
ISBN
9780813119144
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.39

Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 649.
Publication date
1993
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813118178
ISBN
9780813118178
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.48

Paperback. Num Pages: 293 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 703.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
293
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813108377
ISBN
9780813108377
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.58

Paperback. Editor(s): Weinberg, Bill. Num Pages: 397 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
397
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813101842
ISBN
9780813101842
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.81

Reconsidering captivity narratives published between 1682 and 1707, The Captive's Position explores the ways in which two generations of New England Puritan ministers reacted to internal and imperial challenges to colonial authority by seizing upon representations of captive women to negotiate and to shape a distinctive male identity. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; 3JD; HBTB; HBTS; JFSJ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 501.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812239584
ISBN
9780812239584
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 78.85

A collection of essays from one of the most renowned bibliographical scholars of our time. Editor(s): Hall, David D. Series: Material Texts. Num Pages: 184 pages, 9 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSB; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 420.
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812238372
ISBN
9780812238372
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 84.14

Paperback. Series: Stackpole Military History Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 28 b/w photos & 16 maps. BIC Classification: HBT; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 514. 276 pages, b/w illus. For centuries, mounted cavalry dominated the battle-field through shock and mobility. This book traces the evolution of cavalry through the ages, from the warhorse to the tank and helicopter, demonstrating how cavalry's survival has depended on creative responses to the changing dynamics of modern warfare. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBT; JWD. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 20. Weight: 514.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811735773
ISBN
9780811735773
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.81

Paperback. 674 pages, colour photos, tables & b/w illus. A guide that provides soldier information and advice on a variety of issues relating to service life. It includes a directory of Army web sites and installations world-wide. It covers topics such as: Leadership and officership; Rights, privileges, and restrictions; and, Assignments, pay, career development, and promotions. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBT. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 47. Weight: 834.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Edition
51st Edition
Number of pages
674
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811735285
ISBN
9780811735285
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 22.48

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, 8 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFV; HBJK; HBTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 142 x 13. Weight in Grams: 222. Plunder and High Adventure on the Old Dominion Coastline. 144 pages, 8 b/w illustrations. High adventure, dastardly deeds, and newly uncovered lore feature heavily in this fantastic new book from Stackpole. Pirates of Virginia recounts the remarkable stories of the Accomac and Revolutionary war privateers. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBBFV; HBJK; HBTM. Dimension: 206 x 142 x 13. Weight: 222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811710367
ISBN
9780811710367
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.94

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