History: specific events & topics
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History: specific events & topics
Paperback. This book explores how world historical processes, from changes in environment to the movement of peoples and ideas, have shaped and continue to shape the history of South Asia and its place in the wider world. Series: New Oxford World History. Num Pages: 200 pages, 24 illus. BIC Classification: 1FK; HBJF; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199760343
- ISBN
- 9780199760343
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.20
€ 25.20
Paperback. A commoner's presentation to the emperor of a lucky omen from his garden, the repercussions for his family, and several retellings of the incident provide the background for an introduction to Ming society, culture, and politics, including discussions of the founding of the Ming dynasty. Num Pages: 176 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBTB; JHMC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 35. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 141
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208247
- ISBN
- 9780872208247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.40
€ 18.99
€ 15.40
Paperback. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 33. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141983820
- ISBN
- 9780141983820
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.29
€ 17.99
€ 13.29
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 133 x 19. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Random House USA Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780307388377
- ISBN
- 9780307388377
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.72
€ 19.99
€ 14.72
Paperback. The first and only global social history of the world's most romantic, flamboyant, glamorous and politically influential art-form: opera. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations (some col.), facsims., ports. BIC Classification: AVGC9; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 170 x 39. Weight in Grams: 930. A Social History of Opera. 496 pages, Illustrations (some col.), facsims., ports. The first and only global social history of the world's most romantic, flamboyant, glamorous and politically influential art-form: opera. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGC9; HBTB. Dimension: 234 x 170 x 39. Weight: 890.
- Publisher
- Atlantic Books
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843544678
- ISBN
- 9781843544678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 26.08
€ 40.99
€ 26.08
Paperback. Series: Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HBTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 216 x 18. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Dover Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486437439
- ISBN
- 9780486437439
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 20.85
€ 24.99
€ 20.85
Paperback. A comprehensive guide for visitors and locals. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBTB; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 156 x 10. .
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910745199
- ISBN
- 9781910745199
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.41
€ 17.99
€ 13.41
Hardcover. Suffolk, became home for many American airmen during the War. They brought with them chewing gum and coke. In return the British taught the GIs the art of darts and dominos when the newcomers ventured into English pubs. This book examines the meeting of cultures. USAAF Missions are included to show what desperate times these were for the airmen. Num Pages: 224 pages, 80 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBTB; HBWQ; JWG; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781553466
- ISBN
- 9781781553466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 36.46
€ 37.99
€ 36.46
Paperback. Brian Barton's incisive commentary explains the context of the trials and the motivations of the leaders, providing an invaluable insight into what went on behind closed doors at a defining moment in Irish history. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTV; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950633
- ISBN
- 9780750950633
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 35.52
€ 41.99
€ 35.52
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; KJW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 202 x 20. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Publisher
- Anchor
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780345802804
- ISBN
- 9780345802804
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.06
€ 18.99
€ 15.06
Hardback. Explores a watershed moment in American anthropology, when an unprecedented number of historians and anthropologists of all subfields gathered on the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition fairgrounds, drawn together by the fair's focus on indigenous peoples. At the fair they set the foundation for anthropological inquiry and redefined the field. Editor(s): Hinsley, Curtis M.; Wilcox, David R. Num Pages: 616 pages, 54 b&w illustrations, 18 color illustrations, 3 tables, 2 appendixes. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 237 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1058.
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803268388
- ISBN
- 9780803268388
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.87
€ 71.87
Hardback. This impressive book, which assembles contributions by some of the world's most eminent historians, art historians and other scholars of the Iranian world, explores the history of the country through the prism of Persian literature, art and culture. Editor(s): Hillenbrand, Robert; Peacock, A. C. S.; Abdullaeva, Firuza. Num Pages: 416 pages, 24pp colour plates, 48 integrated bw illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; AC; DSB; HBTB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 196 x 244 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1110.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780760155
- ISBN
- 9781780760155
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.76€ 136.16
€ 154.76
€ 136.16
Paperback. Shows the significant contributions of people of African descent to London's rich social and cultural history, masterfully weaving together the stories of many famous historical figures and presenting their quests for personal, professional, and political recognition against the backdrop of a declining British Empire. Series: California World History Library. Num Pages: 440 pages, 15 b/w images. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTB; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 153 x 29. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520284302
- ISBN
- 9780520284302
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.93
€ 33.99
€ 24.93
Hardback. Num Pages: 312 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691161242
- ISBN
- 9780691161242
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.57€ 42.52
€ 53.57
€ 42.52
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Melbourne University Press Australia
- Number of pages
- 255
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Main ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780522866551
- ISBN
- 9780522866551
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.61
€ 87.61
Paperback. With the help of the Bodleian Libraries' magnificent collection of Armenian manuscripts and early printed books, this volume tells the story of the region through the medium of its cultural output. Num Pages: 276 pages, 180 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUR; HBJD; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 289 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1462.
- Publisher
- The Bodleian Library United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 276
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851244409
- ISBN
- 9781851244409
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.77
€ 46.99
€ 33.77
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445658834
- ISBN
- 9781445658834
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.80
€ 19.99
€ 15.80
Paperback. Provides overviews of key movements in European film history, since the inception of the medium. This book includes introductions to traditions as diverse as early Soviet cinema, German Expressionism, Surrealism, Italian Neorealism, the French New Wave, Ealing Comedy, East-Central European cinema, Contemporary Spanish cinema, and more. Editor(s): Ezra, Elizabeth. Num Pages: 368 pages, numerous halftones. BIC Classification: 1D; APF; HBT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 171 x 246 x 15. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199255719
- ISBN
- 9780199255719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.39
€ 63.39
Paperback. This book examines the ordinary, routine, daily behaviour, experiences and beliefs of people in Scotland from the earliest times to 1600. Editor(s): Cowan, Edward J.; Henderson, Lizanne. Series: A History of Everyday Life in Scotland. Num Pages: 336 pages, 36 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC1; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 502. Series: A History of Everyday Life in Scotland. 336 pages, 36 black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Cowan, Edward J.; Henderson, Lizanne. This book examines the ordinary, routine, daily behaviour, experiences and beliefs of people in Scotland from the earliest times to 1600. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC1; HBTB. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 18. Weight: 488.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748621576
- ISBN
- 9780748621576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 36.19
€ 43.99
€ 36.19
Paperback. This volume, the third of five, covers the long 19th century, from the achievement of American independence in the 1780s to the eve of world war in 1914. This was the period of Britain's greatest expansion as both empire-builder and dominant world power. Series Editor(s): Louis, Wm Roger. Series: The Oxford History of the British Empire. Num Pages: 800 pages, 15 Maps, numerous tables and figures. BIC Classification: 1QDB; 3JH; HBG; HBLL; HBTB; HBTQ; HBTR; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 800
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199246786
- ISBN
- 9780199246786
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.39
€ 69.39
Paperback. In this volume, one of the greatest medieval historians of our time continues his rich and illuminating enquiry into the lives of twelfth-century women. Georges Duby bases his account here on a twelfth-century genre which commemorated the virtues of noblewomen who had died, and the roles they had played in the history of their lineage. Num Pages: 160 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; HBG; HBLC; HBTG; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- Volume 2
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745619484
- ISBN
- 9780745619484
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.24
€ 22.24
Paperback. Tells the true story about Whisky Galore boat, the SS Politician, which went down on 4th February 1941 with 240,000 bottles of whisky and GBP3m in Jamaican notes on board. Num Pages: 186 pages, map. BIC Classification: HBTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 186
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905222094
- ISBN
- 9781905222094
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.50
€ 10.99
€ 9.50
Hardcover. Num Pages: 312 pages, 35 B&W photos. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBLW; HBTB; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781510715868
- ISBN
- 9781510715868
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.80
€ 27.99
€ 24.80
Paperback.
The first history in English of the political history of Muslim Spain and Portugal, based on vividly translated Arab sources, this volume provides comprehensive coverage of events across the whole of the region from 711 to the fall of Granada in 1492.
Num Pages: 358 pages, maps, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1DSP; 3H; HBJD; HBTB; HBTQ; HBTR; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582495159
- ISBN
- 9780582495159
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.40
€ 63.40