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Hardback. What India's founders derived from Western political traditions is widely understood. Less well-known is how India's own rich knowledge traditions of 2,500 years influenced these men. Vajpeyi furnishes this missing account, showing how five founders turned to classical texts to fashion an original sense of Indian selfhood. Num Pages: 368 pages, 1 line illustration, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; HBTB; HBTR; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 680.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674048959
ISBN
9780674048959
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.43
€ 49.18

paperback. Covering themes that include the Supreme Court of Canada, changing policies towards human rights, First Nations, as well as the legendary battles between Mitchell Hepburn and W.L. Mackenzie King, this collection illustrates the central role that federalism continues to play in the Canadian polity. Editor(s): Anastakis, Dimitry; Bryden, P. E. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 480.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802094360
ISBN
9780802094360
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.11

Hardcover. Focusing on the return of the diasporic second generation to Greece, primarily in the first decade of the twenty-first century, Counter-Diaspora examines migration experiences of Greek-Americans and Greek-Germans growing up in the Greek diasporic setting, motivations for the counter-diasporic return, and evolving notions of the "homeland." Series: Cultural Politics, Socioaesthetics, Beginnings. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVG; HBJD; JFFN; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publisher
Harvard Department of the Classics United States
Number of pages
250
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674420069
ISBN
9780674420069
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.82
€ 67.60

Paperback. Combining archival sources with life histories, this work aims to clarify the contentious debate over ethnic identities and nationalist ideologies in Greek Macedonia. It demonstrates that, contrary to official rhetoric, the people of Macedonia derive from profoundly diverse ethnic backgrounds. Num Pages: 354 pages, 14 halftones, 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVWYM; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLL; HBLW3; JFSL; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
354
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226424941
ISBN
9780226424941
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 34.60

Paperback. World War II marked a pivotal point in the history of Cyprus, yet surprisingly, this period of the island's history has been little studied to date. In this title, the author provides the major study of the impact of World War II on the political development of Cyprus. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8pp bw plates. BIC Classification: 1DVC; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780761336
ISBN
9781780761336
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 41.25

Paperback. In the wake of Pakistan's development of nuclear weapons, unpoliceable border areas, shelter of the Afghan Taliban and Bin Laden, there is a clear need to look further than the simple image of a failed state so often portrayed in the media. This title offers an understanding of this remarkable and highly contradictory country. Num Pages: 592 pages, 16 pp. BIC Classification: 1FKP; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJF; HBLW3; HBLX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 201 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141038247
ISBN
9780141038247
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.63

Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; HBJK; JPFB; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 31. Weight in Grams: 638.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
AK Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849352482
ISBN
9781849352482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.74

Paperback. The first English translation of the memoirs of Anbara Salam Khalidi, the iconic Arab feminist. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGHA; BM; HBJF1; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 136 x 12. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745333564
ISBN
9780745333564
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.78

Paperback. The acclaimed memoir from the bestselling author of Empress Orchid Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; BM; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 210. 320 pages. The acclaimed memoir from the bestselling author of Empress Orchid. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; BM; HBJF; HBLW3. Dimension: 196 x 130 x 21. Weight: 210.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747596035
ISBN
9780747596035
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.73

Paperback. The Russian revolution, collapse of the Soviet Union, and Russia's ensuing transformation belong to the greatest dramas of our time. This book focuses on the transformation from Soviet Russia to Russia as a market economy, and explores why the country has failed to transform into a democracy. It also gives an overview of Russia's economic change. Num Pages: 592 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBJD; HBLW; JP; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 638.
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
51558th
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881324099
ISBN
9780881324099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.28

Hardcover. This collection of papers, articles and essays explores the neolithisation of Denmark from various disciplines, including archaeology, physical anthropology, botany, zoology, sociology, environmental studies, history and the hard sciences. Num Pages: 440 pages, 200 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DND; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 291 x 204. Weight in Grams: 1600.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. United Kingdom
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781850756972
ISBN
9781850756972
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.54

Paperback. Overturning the received narrative of Europe's military and religious conquest and colonization of the region, the author contends that rather than acting as passive recipients, Scandinavians converted to Christianity because it was in individual chieftains' political, economic and cultural interests to do so. Num Pages: 256 pages, 24 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DN; 3H; HBJD; HBLC1; HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 233 x 17. Weight in Grams: 436.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300205534
ISBN
9780300205534
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 24.02

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 15 color illus. 30 halftones. 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DN; 3F; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691169293
ISBN
9780691169293
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.21

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Perseus Books
Number of pages
672
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802144119
ISBN
9780802144119
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.77

Paperback. Series: Hoover Press Publication. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 151 x 36. Weight in Grams: 840. Good copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Hoover Institution Press,U.S.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Edition
1st Printing
SKU
KEX0241277
ISBN
9780817987527
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. Offers new perspectives on Ronald Reagan's primary accomplishment as president - persuading the Soviets to reduce their nuclear arsenals and end the Cold War. The authors examine the decisions Reagan made during his presidency that made his success possible and review Reagan's critical negotiations with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Num Pages: 209 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBTW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Hoover Institution Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817918347
ISBN
9780817918347
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.02

Paperback. Num Pages: 209 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBTW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Hoover Institution Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817918354
ISBN
9780817918354
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.43

Hardcover. Andras Gero contextualizes the racialist, misogynist, and anti-Semitic ideas that influenced public discourse among the Austrian faction of the Dual Monarchy.

Num Pages: 190 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 1DVH; 3JH; 3JJC; HBJD; HBLL; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 225 x 147 x 14. Weight in Grams: 284.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
East European Monographs United States
Number of pages
190
Condition
New
SKU
V9780880336697
ISBN
9780880336697
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.51

Paperback. Num Pages: 346 pages, colour & b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1MBN; 3JH; HBJM; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 173 x 24. Weight in Grams: 738.
Publisher
Otago University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781927322369
ISBN
9781927322369
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.44

Paperback. Explores the man behind the legend, revealing his development as a ruler of an empire that was shaken to the core by religious and social revolt. This book presents a tale of war, culture and political intrigue during the reign of the legendary Harun al-Rashid from "The Thousand and One Nights". Translator(s): Howe, John. Num Pages: 268 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJF; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 141 x 19. Weight in Grams: 288. Clean copy with slight shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Saqi Books
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKE0000360
ISBN
9780863565502
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

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