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In 1846, William Freeman, a young man of African and Native-American descent, stabbed to death four members of the white Van Nest family with no apparent motive, leading to the first insanity plea in New York State's history. This account reconstructs the crime, its context and implications. Num Pages: 224 pages, 5 b&w illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JFSL1; LNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 191
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815607915
- ISBN
- 9780815607915
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.18
€ 26.99
€ 25.18
Paperback. Series: New Oxford World History. Num Pages: 176 pages, 21 halftones and 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVW; HBJD; HBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 154 x 10. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195338010
- ISBN
- 9780195338010
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.37
€ 43.37
Paperback. Few sources reveal the life of the ancient Romans as vividly as do the houses preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius. Wealthy Romans lavished resources on shaping their surroundings to impress their crowds of visitors. This book explores the rich potential of the houses of Pompeii and Herculaneum to offer insights into Roman social life. Num Pages: 264 pages, 8 color plates 122 figs. 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; HBTB; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 193 x 253 x 18. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691029092
- ISBN
- 9780691029092
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.56
€ 54.99
€ 39.56
Paperback. Wallis's riveting expose of the French role in one of the darkest chapters of human history will provoke furious debate, denials, and outrage. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFGR; HBJH; HBLW; HBTZ; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780767727
- ISBN
- 9781780767727
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.71
€ 25.99
€ 22.71
Hardback. Series: Palgrave Advances in Criminology and Criminal Justice in Asia. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJ; HBJF; JKVP; LNAC; LNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 218 x 16. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319350769
- ISBN
- 9783319350769
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.59
€ 64.59
Hardcover. How skirting the law once defined America's relation to the world. Num Pages: 384 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 249 x 34. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393065336
- ISBN
- 9780393065336
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.65
€ 30.99
€ 25.65
Paperback. In 1683, two empires - the Ottoman, based in Constantinople, and the Habsburg dynasty in Vienna - came face to face in the culmination of a 250-year power struggle: the Great Siege of Vienna. This work provides an account of this complex and epic of conflicts. Num Pages: 384 pages, 16. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Publisher
- Pimlico
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- paperback / softback
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844137411
- ISBN
- 9781844137411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.89
€ 26.99
€ 18.89
Paperback. The Habsburgs have been described as demons - responsible for a 'history of atrocities'; and, as dodos - living fossils unable to adapt to the modern world. This book features figures as mad Queen Juana, progressing through Spain with her husband's decaying body; the 'heroically fertile' Maria Theresa; and, the Maximilian, 'Emperor' of Mexico. Num Pages: 432 pages, 16 b&w illustrations, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL; HBTG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 123 x 29. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140236347
- ISBN
- 9780140236347
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. Num Pages: 120 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 248 x 10. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752474793
- ISBN
- 9780752474793
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.57
€ 26.99
€ 23.57
Paperback. Tells the story of Pompey during the Second World War. This book uses nearly 200 photographs to illustrate events in Portsmouth from 1939 to 1945, from the first days of war to the Blitz, from D-Day to VJ Day, also covering the post-war reconstruction of the city. Num Pages: 128 pages, around 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 10. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752442969
- ISBN
- 9780752442969
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.45
€ 17.99
€ 16.45
Paperback. Beginning a hundred years ago, this book paints an austere portrait of the conditions that early black residents found in isolated, poor suburbs. It explores how the civil rights movement emboldened more black families to purchase suburban homes and how the passage of civil rights legislation helped pave the way for today's black middle class. Num Pages: 422 pages, 42 halftones, 14 maps, 6 tables. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBLW; JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 192 x 230 x 26. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226896250
- ISBN
- 9780226896250
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 33.29
€ 43.99
€ 33.29
Paperback. Written by the bestselling author of The Boys of '67: Charlie Company's War in Vietnam, this title allows the reader a grunt's-eye-view of the conflict - from the steaming rice paddies and swamps of the Mekong Delta, to the triple-canopy rainforest of the Central Highlands and the forlorn Marine bases that dotted the DMZ. Series: General Military. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJP; HBJF; HBLW3; HBWS2; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 132 x 24. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472807694
- ISBN
- 9781472807694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.68
€ 15.99
€ 11.68
Paperback. Chronicles the lives of Pham Van Dinh and Tran Ngoc Hue, two of the brightest young stars in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). This book provides a lens through which to understand the ARVN and South Vietnam's complex relationship with Americas government and military. Num Pages: 368 pages, 15 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMV; HBG; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; HBWS2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814794678
- ISBN
- 9780814794678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.71
€ 33.99
€ 30.71
Paperback. Incorporating the most recent scholarship, this book offers a fascinating history of Rome and the Roman peoples during the rule of the first Roman emperor, Augustus. Series: Peoples of Europe. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD1; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 138 x 13. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405176545
- ISBN
- 9781405176545
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.44
€ 60.44
Hardback. Incorporating the most recent scholarship, this book offers a fascinating history of Rome and the Roman peoples during the rule of the first Roman emperor, Augustus. Series: Peoples of Europe. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405176552
- ISBN
- 9781405176552
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.15
€ 153.15
Paperback. This unique assessment of the presidency of George W. Bush reviews the successes and failures of his first and second terms. Editor(s): Wroe, Andrew; Herbert, Jon. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; HBJK; HBLX; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748627417
- ISBN
- 9780748627417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.34
€ 41.99
€ 37.34
Hardback. This unique assessment of the presidency of George W. Bush reviews the successes and failures of his first and second terms. Editor(s): Wroe, Andrew; Herbert, Jon. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; HBJK; HBLX; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 579.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748627400
- ISBN
- 9780748627400
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.78€ 119.62
€ 124.78
€ 119.62
Paperback. Drawing on sources ranging from scientific papers and government correspondence to photographs, pamphlets, and police reports of "freak shows", this text demonstrates how German imperialism opened the door to antihumanism. Num Pages: 364 pages, 52 halftones, 21 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 279 x 25. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226983424
- ISBN
- 9780226983424
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 33.56
€ 43.99
€ 33.56
hardcover. Series: American Ways Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566631846
- ISBN
- 9781566631846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.88
€ 32.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 16 halftones, 5 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195343328
- ISBN
- 9780195343328
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.58
€ 39.58
Paperback. Ensure your students have access to the authoritative and in-depth content of this popular and trusted A Level History series. Series: Access to History. Num Pages: 192 pages, black and white photos and diagrams. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JH; 4KL; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (UA) A / AS level. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 10. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Hodder Education United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 3rd ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340986769
- ISBN
- 9780340986769
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.52
€ 34.52
Paperback. Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular, trusted and wide-ranging series for A-level History students. Series: Access to History. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JH; 4KL; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 191 x 246 x 10. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Publisher
- Hodder Education
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471838590
- ISBN
- 9781471838590
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.82
€ 31.82
Paperback. Num Pages: 600 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWD; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Aspekt,The Netherlands Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789075323382
- ISBN
- 9789075323382
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.44
€ 26.99
€ 20.44
Hardcover. Examines the 1980 Solidarity revolution in Poland, the government's subsequent establishment of martial law in response, in 1981, and the eventual transition to democracy in 1989. Translator(s): Manetti, Christina. Series: Rochester Studies in East and Central Europe. Num Pages: 388 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JJPN; HBJD; HBLW3; HBTV; JPWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Rochester Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580465366
- ISBN
- 9781580465366
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.63
€ 132.63