Regional & national history
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Regional & national history
Hardcover. The highly performative categories of 'Irish culture' and 'Irishness' are in need of critical address, prompted by recent changes in Irish society, the arts industry and modes of critical inquiry. This book broaches this task by considering Irish expressive culture through some of the paradigms and vocabularies offered by performance studies. Num Pages: 269 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AN; ASZP; AVGH; DSBH; DSG; HBJD1; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 136 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan Basingstoke, UK
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230219984
- ISBN
- 9780230219984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
Paperback. The Republic of Ireland, which declared itself in 1949, allowed the Catholic Church to dominate its civil society and education system. Investment by American and European companies, and a welcoming tax regime, created the 'Celtic Tiger' of the 1990s. It needs to become a fully modern republic in fact as well as name. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJPR; 3JMC; HBJD1; HBLW3; HBLX; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 366. 8vo . Some light shelfwear otherwise a good copy.Signed and inscribed by the author
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- Main
- SKU
- KEX0280919
- ISBN
- 9780571270088
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 15.00
€ 15.00
Hardcover. The Irish Times literary editor Fintan O'Toole selects 100 objects to narrate a history of Ireland. Num Pages: 250 pages, colour illustrations, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 182 x 26. Weight in Grams: 904.
- Publisher
- Royal Irish Academy
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908996152
- ISBN
- 9781908996152
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.00€ 22.92
€ 30.00
€ 22.92
Hardcover. An examination of Irish society and politics, providing a wide-ranging introduction to the involvement of the middle classes in Irish political life and the public sphere accrosss the eighteenth and twentieth centuries. Combines analytical surveys and case/area studies to offer new perspectives on crucial movements and figures in Irish history. Editor(s): Lane, Fintan. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 225 x 147 x 23. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan Basingstoke, UK
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230008267
- ISBN
- 9780230008267
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.37
€ 67.37
Paperback. Series: Security, Conflict and Cooperation in the Contemporary World. BIC Classification: HBJK. Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan UK
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349571949
- ISBN
- 9781349571949
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.96
€ 65.96
Hardback. Drawing on recently declassified American and Japanese documents, this book re-examines U.S.-Japanese relations at a critical juncture in the Cold War in Asia. Prime Minister Sato closely aligned Japan with the U.S. and was able to secure the return of lost territory. In return, Nixon forced him into a secret agreement on nuclear weapons. Series: Security, Conflict and Cooperation in the Contemporary World. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJF; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTW; HBWS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 20. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137457615
- ISBN
- 9781137457615
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.44
€ 67.44
Paperback. Num Pages: 151 pages. BIC Classification: HBA; HBJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 170 x 9. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Oslo Academic Press Norway
- Number of pages
- 151
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788274772045
- ISBN
- 9788274772045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 21.55
€ 27.99
€ 21.55
Hardback. Editor(s): Finkelman, Paul. Num Pages: 476 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 161 x 37. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780945612360
- ISBN
- 9780945612360
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.53
€ 186.53
Paperback. Moving beyond the long-dominant emphasis on Florence, this book explores the diversity of Italian urban and provincial life from the 11th through the 17th centuries. A group of 16 urban social, religious, and economic historians present essays that reflect this shift and illustrate some of the significant new research directions of the field. Editor(s): Findlen, Paula; Fontaine, Michelle M.; Osheim, Duane J. Num Pages: 344 pages, 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3H; 3JB; HBJD; HBLC; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804739351
- ISBN
- 9780804739351
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 34.36
€ 36.99
€ 34.36
Hardback. Thirteen of the most important critical essays on the Italian Renaissance are brought together in this volume. Designed to introduce readers to both recent and classical interpretations, the collection provides an ideal starting point for study of this period. Editor(s): Findlen, Paula. Series: Blackwell Essential Readings in History. Num Pages: 368 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3H; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 32. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631222828
- ISBN
- 9780631222828
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.90
€ 150.90
Paperback. This book is a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating history of this great nation. Series: Teach Yourself - General. Num Pages: 400 pages, ten maps and ten black and white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- John Murray Press London
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444105230
- ISBN
- 9781444105230
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. "Semovente -- self propelled gun"--Page 3. Illustrator(s): Chasemore, Richard. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 185 x 7. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849087759
- ISBN
- 9781849087759
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.57
€ 17.99
€ 16.57
The Transformation of a Classical Concept. Num Pages: 296 pages. Dimension: 164 x 237 x 29. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442650596
- ISBN
- 9781442650596
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.61
€ 79.61
Hardcover. Portugal's poor military performance in the First World War, notably in Africa, restricted Afonso Costa's (1871-1937) ability to secure his diplomatic aims which, in any case, were highly unrealistic. Nevertheless, his loyal press in Portugal described him as the leader of the small nations', and reported his every statement as a major triumph. Series Editor(s): Sharp, Alan. Series: Makers of the Modern World. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DSP; 3JJF; BGH; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 207 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- Haus Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905791873
- ISBN
- 9781905791873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Hardback. Series: Archaeological Exploration of Sardis Monographs. Num Pages: 232 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBJF; HBLA; HDA; HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 309 x 234 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1725.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674063457
- ISBN
- 9780674063457
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.56€ 76.62
€ 83.56
€ 76.62
Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; HBJK; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 150 x 27. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Clear Light Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1ST
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780940666603
- ISBN
- 9780940666603
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 23.86
€ 34.99
€ 23.86
Hardcover. Provides an overview of the historical events that have taken place and shaped the islands of the Caribbean Sea. This volume contains information on topics such as women pirates, meals eaten by slaves, and the cultural preference for strong leaders in the region. Series: A Brief History of... Num Pages: 320 pages, black-&-white photographs & illustrations, maps, index, bibliography, suggested reading,. BIC Classification: 1KJ; HBJK; JFC. Category: (ES) Secondary; (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 667.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Facts on File
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816070213
- ISBN
- 9780816070213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.33
€ 73.33
paperback. African-American soldiers played a decisive role in the US Army on the western frontier during the Plains Wars. Nicknamed the 'buffalo soldiers' by their Cheyenne and Comanche enemies, these brave soldiers fought many enemies over the years, including Sitting Bull and Geronimo. Illustrator(s): Hook, Richard. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 55 b&w and 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JWT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 185 x 7. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781841767567
- ISBN
- 9781841767567
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
Paperback. Editor(s): Feurer, Rosemary; Pearson, Chad. Series: Working Class in American History. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; JP; KCFM; KNXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252082320
- ISBN
- 9780252082320
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.67
€ 29.99
€ 27.67
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Quest Books,U.S. United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780835607414
- ISBN
- 9780835607414
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.88
€ 33.99
€ 28.88
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€ 25.44
€ 26.99
€ 25.44
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; JH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 23. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Thomson Learning
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780385014854
- ISBN
- 9780385014854
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.97
€ 21.99
€ 18.97
hardcover. The ancient peoples of the Iberian Peninsula were renowned as fierce and skilful warriors (it took the Romans two centuries to conquer them.) This book describes and analyses all their military equipment - weapons, armour, horse tack, fortifications etc - as well as their tactics and warrior society. Num Pages: 304 pages, 224 maps, diagrams, photos and colour artworks. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1DSP; 3D; HBJD; HBLA; HBW; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 300 x 210 x 0. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2023
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781592755
- ISBN
- 9781781592755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.22€ 54.79
€ 58.22
€ 54.79
Paperback. Even before the arrival of Europeans to the Americas, the practice of taking captives was widespread among Native Americans. This book talks about the many reasons behind the Indians taking captives. It offers a comprehensive historical and literary account of Indian captivity in Spanish-controlled territory from the 16th-20th century. Translator(s): Pellon, Gustavo. Num Pages: 288 pages, 20 b & w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBJK; HBLH; HBTB; JFSL9. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813925875
- ISBN
- 9780813925875
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.08
€ 39.08