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Regional & national history
Hardback. An examination of the factors which led to the breakdown of the Soviet Union. The author argues the main factor was that weak mechanisms for controlling bureaucrats within Soviet organizations meant they were able to seize the organizational assets they were supposed to be managing. Series: Russian Research Center Studies. Num Pages: 352 pages, 5 line illustrations, 21 tables. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; HBJD; HBLW3; HBTB; JPA; JPH; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 169 x 27. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674836808
- ISBN
- 9780674836808
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.80€ 84.79
€ 93.80
€ 84.79
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 380 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVWY; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691641195
- ISBN
- 9780691641195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.40
€ 205.40
Hardback. Editor(s): Braguinsky, Serguey; Hounshell, David A.; Miller, John H. Series: The Kauffman Foundation Series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Num Pages: 280 pages, 18 line illus. 12 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; KCZ; KND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691169620
- ISBN
- 9780691169620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.65
€ 60.65
Hardcover. Based on a three-day symposium, "The Claims of Memory," this book conveys the omnipresence of memory in Elie Wiesel's writing and attempts to preserve the flavor of the exchange that took place. It also represents several intersecting approaches to memory. Editor(s): Katz, Steven; Rosen, Alan. Series: Religion, Theology and the Holocaust. Num Pages: 224 pages, footnotes, works cited contributors list, index. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBTZ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815630647
- ISBN
- 9780815630647
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 24.68
€ 24.68
Paperback. The fighting at Omaha Beach is one of the most famous events in military history, and represented a crucial moment in the course of World War II. This book reveals the events of that single day in June 1944. Illustrator(s): Bujeiro, Ramiro. Series: Osprey Campaign S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 75 b&w and 11 colour photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 185 x 7. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841763675
- ISBN
- 9781841763675
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.30
€ 23.99
€ 16.30
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Gerrard, Howard. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DSTC; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 186 x 8. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780961262
- ISBN
- 9781780961262
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.73
€ 23.99
€ 20.73
Paperback. Contrary to popular belief, the Japanese Army widely employed tanks within the Pacific theater of war. This title details their key role in the conquests of Singapore and Malaya, as well as their later use in Burma, Saipan, and the Philippines, including in the amphibious assault of Corregidor. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBJF; HBWQ; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 187 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846030918
- ISBN
- 9781846030918
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.40
€ 16.99
€ 12.40
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472817136
- ISBN
- 9781472817136
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.69
€ 19.69
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472812490
- ISBN
- 9781472812490
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.52
€ 19.52
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Postlethwaite, Mark; Laurier, Jim. Series: Duel. Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDB; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 168 x 6. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 80
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846032929
- ISBN
- 9781846032929
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 15.62
€ 21.99
€ 15.62
paperback. .
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472810656
- ISBN
- 9781472810656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.45
€ 17.99
€ 16.45
Paperback. During World War II, the German and U.S. mechanized infantry clashed repeatedly. Focusing on three key engagements, this illustrated study highlights the evolving nature of mechanized warfare. Illustrator(s): Shumate, Johnny. Series: Combat. Num Pages: 80 pages, 40 b/w; 21 col. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 247 x 7. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472817075
- ISBN
- 9781472817075
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 13.85
€ 18.99
€ 13.85
Paperback. Tracing the final operations of the war, this title analyses how the Allied strategies in the final days of the war were a hint of the future suspicion that would drive the Cold War. Illustrator(s): Noon, Steve. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, 70 b/w; 9 col. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 185 x 8. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472811431
- ISBN
- 9781472811431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.39
€ 23.99
€ 16.39
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782002871
- ISBN
- 9781782002871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.38
€ 19.38
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Shumate, Johnny; Noon, Steve. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50 b/w; 8 col. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 8. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472816931
- ISBN
- 9781472816931
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.40
€ 23.99
€ 20.40
Hardcover. A detailed history showing that the free blacks and "contraband" slaves who joined the US Navy during the Civil War were essential to Northern victories at sea. Through their role in preserving the Union, they helped to win recognition for African Americans as full citizens. Num Pages: 252 pages, 12ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; JFSL3; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 152 x 226 x 25. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875802862
- ISBN
- 9780875802862
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 45.73
€ 45.99
€ 45.73
Hardcover. Illustrates how the divided spheres of Civil War experience created social and political conflict far removed from the better-known battlefields of the war. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814729199
- ISBN
- 9780814729199
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.70
€ 52.70
Hardback. Ultimately, this book is a considered and long overdue look at the symbiotic impact of these two great American institutions: the city and the university. Num Pages: 192 pages, 14, 14 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSG; JNB; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. .
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421422411
- ISBN
- 9781421422411
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 43.51
€ 51.99
€ 43.51
Hardback. Steven I. Wilkinson explores how India has succeeded in keeping the military out of politics, when so many other countries have failed. He uncovers the command and control strategies, the careful ethnic balancing, and the political, foreign policy, and strategic decisions that have made the army safe for Indian democracy. Num Pages: 262 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GTB; HBJF; HBW; JPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 294 x 293 x 40. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674728806
- ISBN
- 9780674728806
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.22€ 47.77
€ 52.22
€ 47.77
Paperback. This volume examines the social history of the Korean War and includes material on the newly racially integrated US fighting forces, war and disease, women and war and life in the Prisoner of War camps. The book carries the story through to the Geneva Conference in the spring of 1954. Series: Seminar Studies. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations maps, portraits. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPK; HBJF; HBLW3; HBTB; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Pearson
- Number of pages
- 216
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582319882
- ISBN
- 9780582319882
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 46.48
€ 48.99
€ 46.48
Paperback. This Pulitzer Prize-winning book is the epic story of how African-Americans, in the six decades following slavery, transformed themselves into a political people - an embryonic black nation. Num Pages: 624 pages, 18 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; 1KBBS; HBJK; HBLL; HBTS; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674017658
- ISBN
- 9780674017658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 32.94
€ 37.99
€ 32.94
Hardback. Num Pages: 320 pages, maps. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887408069
- ISBN
- 9780887408069
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 21.44
€ 31.99
€ 21.44
Paperback. Explores the anxious and emotional events surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor, showing how the president and the American public responded in the pivotal hours that followed the attack. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJF; HBJK; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465031795
- ISBN
- 9780465031795
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.86
€ 19.99
€ 14.86
Paperback. On Europe's periphery, Russia was an early modernizing nation whose troubles stimulated intellectuals to develop radical and utopian alternatives to Western models of modernity. This work tells the fascinating story of how Russian figures, ideas, and movements changed our world in dramatic but often unattributed ways. Num Pages: 408 pages, 27 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691118451
- ISBN
- 9780691118451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.64
€ 46.99
€ 33.64