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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€ 16.39
€ 17.99
€ 16.39
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472804983
- ISBN
- 9781472804983
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.27
€ 17.99
€ 16.27
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
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.79
€ 19.99
€ 15.79
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€ 12.32
€ 16.99
€ 12.32
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
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.09
€ 17.99
€ 13.09
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€ 15.24
€ 20.99
€ 15.24
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€ 13.00
€ 17.99
€ 13.00
Paperback. Motor Gun Boats were the Spitfires of the Seas of the Royal Navy. Bristling with small-calibre guns and machine guns, they served during the War. This book tells the story of these destructive boats, beginning with their design and development and carrying through to their operational use in the European and Mediterranean theatres of World War-II. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 172 x 5. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849080774
- ISBN
- 9781849080774
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.34
€ 17.99
€ 16.34
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€ 13.09
€ 17.99
€ 13.09
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
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.09
€ 17.99
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Paperback. An exploration of the Confederate ironclad fleet of the American Civil War. It includes a cutaway of one of the most famous ships of the period, the CSS Virginia, and eight pages of artwork depicting the variety of different ironclads. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: Osprey New Vanguard S. Num Pages: 48 pages, 7 colour & 40 b&w illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JWF; JWMV; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 188 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841763071
- ISBN
- 9781841763071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.25
€ 19.99
€ 17.25
Paperback. Robert E. Lee's first major campaign drove the Union forces back from the gates of Richmond. This book traces the course of this short yet crucial campaign. Illustrator(s): Embledon, Gerry. Series: Osprey Campaign S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 75 b&w & 11 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 183 x 11. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841766829
- ISBN
- 9781841766829
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.04
€ 25.99
€ 21.04
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€ 22.66
€ 27.99
€ 22.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 60 black and white photos. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJF; BJ; HBJD1; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 234 x 25. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Publisher
- Merrion Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785370564
- ISBN
- 9781785370564
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.74
€ 19.99
€ 17.74
Paperback. A fascinating examination of the extraordinary life of Roger Casement, executed as part of the 1916 rising, fighting the empire that had previously knighted him. Ultimately, he was hanged in Pentonville prison on the 3 August-two years to the day after Britain's declaration of war in 1914. Series: 16Lives. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJF; BGH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 31. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Publisher
- The O'Brien Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847172648
- ISBN
- 9781847172648
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Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.80
€ 18.99
€ 15.80
Paperback. Presents the story of one of the Second World War's most unusual animal heroes - a 14-stone St Bernard dog who became global mascot for the Royal Norwegian Forces and a symbol of freedom and inspiration for Allied troops throughout Europe. Num Pages: 224 pages, 16pp b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 1DNN; 3JJH; BTM; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 218. World War II Canine Hero. 224 pages, 16pp b&w illustrations. Presents the story of one of the Second World War's most unusual animal heroes - a 14-stone St Bernard dog who became global mascot for the Royal Norwegian Forces and a symbol of freedom and inspiration for Allied troops throughout Europe. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 1DNN; 3JJH; BTM; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 14. Weight: 226.
- Publisher
- Birlinn
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841588490
- ISBN
- 9781841588490
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 14.25
€ 14.99
€ 14.25
Paperback. This collection intervenes in key areas of feminist scholarship and activism in contemporary South Asia, particularly India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, while asking how this investigation might enrich feminist theorizing and practice globally. Editor(s): Loomba, Ania; Lukose, Ritty A. Num Pages: 432 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 226 x 15. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822351795
- ISBN
- 9780822351795
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.63
€ 33.99
€ 33.63
Paperback. Series: Console-ing Passions. Num Pages: 328 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DV; APT; HBJD; JFDT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822360995
- ISBN
- 9780822360995
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.22
€ 31.99
€ 30.22
Hardback. Series: Console-ing Passions. Num Pages: 328 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DV; APT; HBJD; JFDT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822360858
- ISBN
- 9780822360858
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.83
€ 123.83
Hardback. Num Pages: 340 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JH; 3JJC; 3JJF; HBJF; HBLL; HBTB; HBTQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 224 x 148 x 27. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199464791
- ISBN
- 9780199464791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.30
€ 64.30
Paperback. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: HBJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Publisher
- Monash University Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781922235787
- ISBN
- 9781922235787
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.09
€ 35.99
€ 26.09
Paperback. First book to present a broad account of the Mexican Revolution in its several different phases Series: Texas Pan American Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 184 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HBJK; HBLW; HBTV; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 181 x 22. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Edition
- New Edition
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292790247
- ISBN
- 9780292790247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.27
€ 32.99
€ 31.27
Hardback. In the late 1980s, publishers, authors, scholars, and the reading public watched the results of two lawsuits involving the family of John Cheever, short story writer, and Academy Chicago Press. At stake was not only a collection of short stories, but also the definition of intellectual property. Num Pages: 384 pages, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW3; LNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 28. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847690763
- ISBN
- 9780847690763
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 37.19
€ 42.99
€ 37.19
Hardcover. Ever since the Third Partition in 1795 brought Polish independence to an end, nationalists had sought the restoration of their country, and the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 did indeed produce the modern Polish state. Series Editor(s): Sharp, Alan. Series: Makers of the Modern World. Num Pages: 224 pages, 5. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 206 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- Haus Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905791705
- ISBN
- 9781905791705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.31
€ 17.99
€ 13.31