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Paperback. Offers an institutional history of the Chemical Warfare Service, the department tasked with improving the Army's ability to use and defend against chemical weapons during and after World War One. Num Pages: 176 pages, 20 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBW; JFD; JWMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252080265
- ISBN
- 9780252080265
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.29
€ 26.99
€ 25.29
Paperback. This collection continues the conversation Warren began fifty years ago, although taking it in unorthodox and challenging directions, to offer fresh and stimulating perspectives on the war's presence in the collective imagination of the nation. Editor(s): Brown, Thomas J. Num Pages: 256 pages, 17, 17 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 227 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421402512
- ISBN
- 9781421402512
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.87
€ 33.99
€ 28.87
Paperback. Traces the historic struggles and the changing nature of political authority in Afghanistan, from the Mughal Empire in the sixteenth century to the Taliban resurgence today. This title introduces readers to the bewildering diversity of tribal and ethnic groups in this volatile region of the world. Series: Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics. Num Pages: 408 pages, 5 line illus. 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1FCA; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 27. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691154411
- ISBN
- 9780691154411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.98
€ 23.99
€ 17.98
Hardback. Num Pages: 282 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 236 x 23. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634639781
- ISBN
- 9781634639781
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.97€ 188.06
€ 251.97
€ 188.06
Hardback. Num Pages: 194 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781628086676
- ISBN
- 9781628086676
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.68€ 157.04
€ 230.68
€ 157.04
Hardback. Dorothea Dix was the most politically engaged woman of her generation. An activist who disdained the women's rights and antislavery movements, she sought to promote national harmony. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 432 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780674214880
- ISBN
- 9780674214880
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.02€ 71.22
€ 78.02
€ 71.22
Paperback. An analysis of why relations between the United States and the Chinese Communists were hostile in the first decade of the Cold War. It discusses questions such as why Truman refused to recognize the Chinese Communists and why Mao shelled islands in the Taiwan Straits in 1958. It provides a link between domestic politics and foreign policy. Series: Princeton Studies in International History and Politics. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1 halftone 16 line illus. 1 map 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; 3JJPG; HBJF; HBJK; HBLW; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691026374
- ISBN
- 9780691026374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.15€ 46.57
€ 59.15
€ 46.57
Paperback. On the night of the presidential election in 1876, a gang of counterfeiters out of Chicago attempted to steal the entombed embalmed body of Abraham Lincoln and hold it for ransom. The custodian of the tomb was so shaken by the incident that he willingly dedicated the rest of his life to protecting the president's corpse. Num Pages: 288 pages, 26 halftones. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 141 x 20. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674030398
- ISBN
- 9780674030398
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.70
€ 27.99
€ 24.70
Hardback. Series: Politics and Society in Twentieth Century America. Num Pages: 544 pages, 32 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; BGH; HBJK; HBLW3; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691142999
- ISBN
- 9780691142999
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.27
€ 40.99
€ 29.27
Hardback. Series: Johns Hopkins Studies in the History of Technology. Num Pages: 224 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white line drawings, 2 maps, 2 recorded music it. BIC Classification: HBJK; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. .
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421418681
- ISBN
- 9781421418681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.64
€ 41.99
€ 34.64
Hardback. The first history text to explore the sweep of California's past in relationship to its connections within the maritime world of the Pacific Basin, Pacific Eldorado presents a provocative and original interpretation of California history written accessibly for use in undergraduate courses. Num Pages: 434 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 196 x 25. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405194549
- ISBN
- 9781405194549
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.82
€ 95.82
Paperback. Born in Massachusetts in 1745, Edward Bancroft moved to England as a young man in the 1760s and began building a respectable resume as both a scientist and a man of letters. In recognition of his works in natural history, Bancroft was unanimously elected to the Royal Society. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 352 pages, 4 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 229 x 23. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300187458
- ISBN
- 9780300187458
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.27
€ 40.99
€ 29.27
Hardback. Required by custom to be "entirely passive" during the presidential campaign, Jefferson, at Monticello during the summer of 1800, refrains from answering attacks on his character, responds privately to Benjamin Rush's queries about religion, and learns of rumors of his own death. Editor(s): Oberg, Barbara B. Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson. Num Pages: 712 pages, 8 halftones. 4 line illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DNF; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1142.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 712
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691124896
- ISBN
- 9780691124896
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.99€ 127.16
€ 167.99
€ 127.16
Hardback. Covering May through July 1801, this volume uncovers the story of the author's first presidential administration. It gathers figures on revenues and expenses and suggests improvements in methods of collecting taxes. Editor(s): Oberg, Barbara B. Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson. Num Pages: 816 pages, 8 duotones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 54. Weight in Grams: 1285.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 816
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691135571
- ISBN
- 9780691135571
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.99€ 126.15
€ 167.99
€ 126.15
Hardback. On 8 December Thomas Jefferson communicates his first annual message to Congress: peace between France and England is restored; the standing army can be done away with; and, 'peace & friendship' prevail with Indian neighbors. This title covers the period that brings to a conclusion Thomas Jefferson's first year as president. Editor(s): Oberg, Barbara B. Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson. Num Pages: 824 pages, 8 duotones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 56. Weight in Grams: 1257.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 816
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691137742
- ISBN
- 9780691137742
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 214.64
€ 214.64
Hardback. Editor(s): McClure, James P. Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson. Num Pages: 752 pages, 8 duotones. 3 line illus. BIC Classification: HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691170466
- ISBN
- 9780691170466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.99€ 126.73
€ 167.99
€ 126.73
Hardback. Brings Jefferson into retirement after his tenure as Secretary of State and returns him to private life at Monticello. He professes his desire to be free of public responsibilities and live the life of a farmer, spending his time tending to his estates. This volume also covers his friends, especially James Madison, with whom he exchanges letters. Editor(s): Catanzariti, John. Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson. Num Pages: 688 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGHA; DN; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 51. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 688
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691047805
- ISBN
- 9780691047805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.99€ 126.73
€ 167.99
€ 126.73
Hardback. Gives legal advice, including an opinion on whether perjury can be committed before a grand jury. This title attempts to bring Destutt de Tracy's Treatise on Political Economy into print, offers biographical information for Delaplaine's Repository, and recommends revisions to a forthcoming biography of Patrick Henry. Editor(s): Looney, J. Jefferson. Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series. Num Pages: 800 pages, 9 duotones. 18 line illus. 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1257.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 808
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691160474
- ISBN
- 9780691160474
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.99€ 126.73
€ 167.99
€ 126.73
Paperback. The first book to include Thomas Jefferson's writings and writings about him-from his era and ours. Editor(s): Franklin, Wayne. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 592 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393974072
- ISBN
- 9780393974072
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.55
€ 23.99
€ 20.55
Hardback. Covers events in the thirteen months of the author's time in Philadelphia serving as vice president under President John Adams and presiding over a Senate that was dominated by his political opponents, the Federalists. Editor(s): Oberg, Barbara B. Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson. Num Pages: 808 pages, 9 halftones. 7 line illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; DNF; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1285.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 808
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691094984
- ISBN
- 9780691094984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.99€ 126.73
€ 167.99
€ 126.73
Hardback. Includes first-hand accounts of Thomas Jefferson's demeanor at his successor's inauguration and one of the most detailed descriptions of life at Monticello by a visitor. This volume tells of his efforts to restore order at his mismanaged mill complex, breed merino sheep, and otherwise resume full control of his financial and agricultural affairs. Editor(s): Looney, J. Jefferson. Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series. Num Pages: 784 pages, 8 halftones. 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; DNF; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1257.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 792
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691121215
- ISBN
- 9780691121215
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.99€ 126.15
€ 167.99
€ 126.15
Hardback. Offers a collection of Thomas Jefferson's quotations. This book puts Jefferson's words in context with an introduction, a chronology of Jefferson's life, the source of each quotation, an appendix identifying Jefferson's correspondents, and an index. It is intended for the casual reader, but is also a reference work. Editor(s): Kaminski, John P. Num Pages: 624 pages, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: 3JH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 178 x 101 x 40. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691122670
- ISBN
- 9780691122670
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.56
€ 26.99
€ 20.56
Hardback. Features Thomas Jefferson's papers from the end of his presidency until his death, covering the period from 16 November 1809 to 11 August 1810. This title includes both incoming and outgoing letters, totaling 518 documents. Editor(s): Looney, J. Jefferson. Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series. Num Pages: 816 pages, 8 halftones. 6 line illus. 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DNF; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1228.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 784
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691124902
- ISBN
- 9780691124902
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.99€ 126.73
€ 167.99
€ 126.73
Hardback. Features Thomas Jefferson's papers from the end of his presidency until his death. This work presents 567 documents covering the period from 12 August 1810 to 17 June 1811. It highlights Jefferson's draft constitution for an agricultural society, his astronomical calculations, his notes on plantings at Poplar Forest, and more. Editor(s): Looney, J. Jefferson. Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series. Num Pages: 768 pages, 8 duotones. 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 48. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 768
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691128672
- ISBN
- 9780691128672
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.99€ 127.16
€ 167.99
€ 127.16