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Hardback. Viking Empires, first published in 2005, is a definitive global history of the Viking World. Num Pages: 462 pages, 60 b/w illus. 3 maps. BIC Classification: 3F; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 262 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1026.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 462
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521829922
- ISBN
- 9780521829922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.19
€ 51.19
Hardcover. The Hebrides of Scotland - around 500 diverse islands - form the north-western Atlantic fringe of Europe. This book surveys the cultural landscape of this dramatically beautiful, complex and conflicted area, with emphasis on what may be interpreted through aerial photography. Num Pages: 256 pages, colour photographs throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHL; HBJD1; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 257 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1728. An Aerial View of a Cultural Landscape. 256 pages, colour photographs throughout. The Hebrides of Scotland - around 500 diverse islands - form the north-western Atlantic fringe of Europe. This book surveys the cultural landscape of this dramatically beautiful, complex and conflicted area, with emphasis on what may be interpreted through aerial photography. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKSHL; HBJD1; WNW. Dimension: 256 x 257 x 33. Weight: 1722.
- Publisher
- Birlinn Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841583150
- ISBN
- 9781841583150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 34.12
€ 40.99
€ 34.12
Paperback. The Vikings and Their Age offers a quick overview of the chronology and major themes of the Viking period. Series: Companions in Medieval Studies. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DN; HBJD; HBLC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442605220
- ISBN
- 9781442605220
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.18
€ 25.99
€ 24.18
Paperback. The 1939-45 conflict was, for Britain, a "total war"; no section of society remained untouched by military conscription, air raids, the shipping crisis and the war economy. This book not only states the great events and the leading figures, but also the oddities and the banalities of daily life. Num Pages: 672 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBTB; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (XO) Open University set text. Dimension: 234 x 153 x 48. Weight in Grams: 882.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 672
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780712652841
- ISBN
- 9780712652841
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.16
€ 37.99
€ 27.16
Paperback. During World War II, there seemed to be a gap between the reality and what could be called the "myth of the Blitz". The author shows that this myth was not purely propaganda but was a deep-rooted, common conception of pastoral England and the perfect gentleman. Num Pages: 320 pages, 41 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Pimlico
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780712698207
- ISBN
- 9780712698207
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.93
€ 33.99
€ 22.93
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DSTC; 3JD; 3JF; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 25. .
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784535759
- ISBN
- 9781784535759
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.24€ 49.23
€ 53.24
€ 49.23
Paperback. Talks about the colourful life and the kaleidoscopic history of an idiosyncratic Sicilian town not far from Palermo, in the mountainous west of the island. This book traces events and uncovers layer upon layer of the lives of the people there, from the time of the Greeks, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Arabs, the Normans and the Spanish to 2000. Num Pages: 312 pages, 13 colour and 7 black & white. BIC Classification: 1DSTC; 5AN; HBJD; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Publisher
- Giles de la Mare Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900357289
- ISBN
- 9781900357289
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 17.59
€ 25.99
€ 17.59
Hardback. After recovering these lost chapters of our democratic past, Comic Democracies concludes with a draft for the future, using the old methods of comedy to envision a modern democracy rooted in the diversity, ingenuity, and power of popular art. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DS; DSA; HBJK; HBLA1; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. .
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Edition Unstated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421419343
- ISBN
- 9781421419343
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.87€ 47.39
€ 50.87
€ 47.39
Paperback. A history of the gypsies, examining the ways they have preserved a distinct heritage and culture that transcends national boundaries. Opening with a study of gypsy origins, the book traces their migration through the early Middle Ages to the present, through the Middle East, Europe and the world. Series: Peoples of Europe. Num Pages: 376 pages, 5. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631196051
- ISBN
- 9780631196051
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 48.17
€ 48.99
€ 48.17
John Denton's `History of Cumberland' (Publications of the Surtees Soc...
Angus J L Winchester (Ed.)
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Surtees Society
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780854440689
- ISBN
- 9780854440689
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.50
€ 62.50
Paperback. This work provides a detailed description and pictorial exploration of the ships that scoured the high seas during the "Golden age of Piracy". It covers the vessels of the leading pirates of their age. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w and 7 colour illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JD; 3JF; HBJK; HBLH; HBTM; JWF; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 188 x 5. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841764979
- ISBN
- 9781841764979
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.19
€ 17.99
€ 13.19
Paperback. Although an inherently unsuccessful design, the battlecruisers were amongst the most famous vessels of the Royal Navy during World War II. This work traces the pre-war development of these warships, then describes their wartime exploits, using this to show their operational performance. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w & 7 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 186 x 249 x 9. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841766331
- ISBN
- 9781841766331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.51
€ 17.99
€ 16.51
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DNN; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848845572
- ISBN
- 9781848845572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.94
€ 19.99
€ 15.94
Paperback. An exploration of the British Napoleonic Ship-of-the-Line. It covers some of the most famous individuals and ships of the day, such as Nelson, Cochrane, HMS Victory and HMS Indefatigable. There is also a catalogue of all British Ships-of-the-Line from 1792 to 1815. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: Osprey New Vanguard S. Num Pages: 48 pages, 7 colour & 40 b&w illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTM; JWF; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 171 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841763088
- ISBN
- 9781841763088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.48
€ 16.99
€ 12.48
Paperback. With war against Germany looming, Britain pushed forward its carrier program in the late 1930s. In 1938, the Royal Navy launched the HMS Ark Royal, its first-ever purpose-built aircraft carrier. This book tells the story of the small, but resilient, carriers and the crucial role they played in the British war effort. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 185 x 4. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849080798
- ISBN
- 9781849080798
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.19
€ 17.99
€ 13.19
Paperback. Drawing on the underwater archaeological research, this study explains how Prien and his crew navigated the North Sea and Kirk Sound to land a devastating blow to the British. It reveals the level of disrepair that Scapa Flow had fallen into, and delves into the conspiracy theories surrounding the event. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter; Gilliland, Alan. Series: Raid. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 248 x 8. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472808905
- ISBN
- 9781472808905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.59
€ 20.99
€ 15.59
Paperback. During the 16th century a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to carry the wealth of the Americas to Spain. This book traces the development of the Spanish galleon, and outlines the constructional methods, the ordnance and the crewing needed to produce and maintain these stately vessels. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w and 7 colour illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; HBTM; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 183 x 4. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841766379
- ISBN
- 9781841766379
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.23
€ 17.99
€ 13.23
Paperback. The Royal Navy was Britain s last line of defense in World War II, and destroyers made up its backbone. This is an illustrated study of these fast, versatile, and deadly ships" Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 30 b/w; 10 col. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472816368
- ISBN
- 9781472816368
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.25
€ 17.99
€ 13.25
Paperback. The light cruiser was a natural development of the sailing frigate - a fast multi-purpose warship that could patrol the sea lanes, protect convoys and scout for enemy battle fleets. While the battleships and carriers grabbed the headlines, these warships quietly got on with the job of securing control of the seas. This book deals with these ships. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b/w; 7 col. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 186 x 7. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849086844
- ISBN
- 9781849086844
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.25
€ 17.99
€ 13.25
Paperback. Between 1877 and 1892, Dr Thomas Neill Cream murdered seven women, all prostitutes or patients seeking abortions, in England and North America. Using press reports and police dossiers, this work presents an account of the killings, providing an insight into Victorian sexual tensions and fears. Series: Chicago Series on Sexuality, History & Society. Num Pages: 218 pages, 5 halftones, 1 map, 8 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1KB; 3JH; HBJD1; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; JFFE; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 325.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226560687
- ISBN
- 9780226560687
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 23.10
€ 27.99
€ 23.10