Regional & national history
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Regional & national history
Paperback. Separatist feeling in Aceh, Indonesia's westernmost province, has deep historical roots but it is often dismissed as a reaction to a heavy-handed military presence in the area since 1989. This book on the history of Aceh and the Aceh problem contains a balanced coverage from leading authorities in history, political science and journalism. Editor(s): Reid, Anthony. Num Pages: 456 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1FMN; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Singapore University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789971693312
- ISBN
- 9789971693312
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Condition: New
€ 27.24
€ 27.24
Paperback. Post WWII Singapore history generally follows a central theme of progress to establish the PAP political, economic and social model. Alternatives receive cursory treatment as problems, false starts, or difficulties to be overcome. This book reveals a complex situation that involved a much larger cast of significant players. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMS; HBJF; HBLW3; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- NUS Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789971693787
- ISBN
- 9789971693787
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Condition: New
€ 27.24
€ 27.24
Paperback. The portion of the Malay Peninsula where the Thai Buddhist civilization of Thailand gives way to the Malay Muslim civilization of Malaysia is characterized by multiple forms of pluralism. This book examines a broad range of issues relating to the turmoil afflicting the region. Editor(s): Montesano, Michael J.; Jory, Patrick. Num Pages: 440 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FMM; 1FMT; HBJF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 636.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- NUS Press
- Edition
- 1 New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789971694111
- ISBN
- 9789971694111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.86
€ 34.86
Paperback. In the nineteenth century, Singapore displaced Penang in long distance trade, but the island remained a major focus of regional trade. This collection discusses the personal networks that linked prominent individuals in Penang with neighbouring areas, and considers the position of the island within the Southeast Asian region. Num Pages: 260 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMM; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- NUS Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789971694234
- ISBN
- 9789971694234
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Condition: New
€ 34.86
€ 34.86
Paperback. This book examines the role of Chinese family and business networks in the process of state formation in Malaya. Through an examination of the opium and rice trades, pawnbroking, labor, and the law, the author considers the crucial role played by wealth and power in state formation, and challenges accepted views of Chinese ethnicity and migration. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1FM; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- NUS Press
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789971694968
- ISBN
- 9789971694968
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Condition: New
€ 34.86
€ 34.86
Paperback. Includes ten contributions, some from long-established scholars of Singapore's history, others from a new generation of researchers. Their work offers an evaluation of established understandings of Singapore's history, and gives an indication of new directions that researchers are exploring. Editor(s): Tarling, Nicholas. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMS; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- NUS Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789971696467
- ISBN
- 9789971696467
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.86
€ 34.86
Hardback. Num Pages: 1456 pages, 1300 colour and black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMS; HBJF; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- NUS Press Singapore
- Number of pages
- 1456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789971698713
- ISBN
- 9789971698713
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 208.98
€ 208.98
paperback. Reveals the paradoxes, self-doubts and political compromises which made the battle for the soul of the Renaissance city one of the most complex and important moments in Western history. Num Pages: 464 pages, col. Illustrations, maps, ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JB; ACND; HBJD; HBLH; HRCC2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 30. Weight in Grams: 338.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099546443
- ISBN
- 9780099546443
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 11.29
€ 26.99
€ 11.29
paperback. This study of Edward I, first published in 1988, is an account of one of the leading monarchs of the Middle Ages. Examining manuscript sources, the book reveals a capable monarch who pioneered legal and parliamentary change, conquered Wales and came close to conquering Scotland. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 630 pages, 25 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 35. Weight in Grams: 976.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300071573
- ISBN
- 9780300071573
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.42
€ 29.99
€ 24.42
paperback. Focusing on what the author considers to be the flamboyant personality of Henry VIII, this text explores a king whose impact on government, society and religion of England is still felt more than four centuries on. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 592 pages, 23 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 42. Weight in Grams: 912.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300071580
- ISBN
- 9780300071580
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.42
€ 29.99
€ 24.42
paperback. Based on primary sources in both English and French archives, this biography depicts the reign of Henry V in the broad European context of the period. It concludes that through his personality the king united the country in war but also provided domestic security and solid government. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 504 pages, illustrations facsimiles, geneal. table, maps, portraits. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300073706
- ISBN
- 9780300073706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.21
€ 29.99
€ 24.21
paperback. This study places the reign of Edward IV in the context of late-medieval power politics, and analyzes the methods by which a usurper sought to retain his throne and re-assert the power of a monarchy weakened by the feeble rule of Henry VI. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 506 pages, illustrations facsimiles, geneal. table, map, portraits. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 37. Weight in Grams: 834.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300073720
- ISBN
- 9780300073720
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.21
€ 29.99
€ 24.21
paperback. This account of King John's reign is a study both of the king and his political misfortunes, and also of his times. John is set against the background of his predecessors, of the society in which he lived and of the problems posed by continuities independent of his making. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, 8 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 596.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300073744
- ISBN
- 9780300073744
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.21
€ 32.99
€ 24.21
paperback. A study of the life and reign of Henry VII. S.B. Chrimes explores the circumstances surrounding Henry's acquisition of the throne, examines the personnel and machinery of government, and surveys the king's social, political and economic policies, law enforcement and foreign strategy. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 390 pages, 42 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 31. Weight in Grams: 672.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300078831
- ISBN
- 9780300078831
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.21
€ 29.99
€ 24.21
paperback. An account of the life of Richard III. It studies the context of his violent age and addresses issues such as: why and how Richard Plantagenet usurped the throne; the belief that he ordered the murder of the princes in the Tower; and the events leading to the Battle of Bosworth. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 332 pages, illustrations facsimiles, genealogy, map, portraits. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300079791
- ISBN
- 9780300079791
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.09
€ 32.99
€ 24.09
paperback. William II, better known as William Rufus, was the third son of William the Conqueror. This biography recounts his brief 13-year reign leading up to his assassination. The author weaves his account of the king's life into the wider history of Anglo-Norman government. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 502 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 868.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300082913
- ISBN
- 9780300082913
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.39
€ 37.99
€ 29.39
paperback. This biography provides a comprehensive reappraisal of Henry II, the man and king. W.L. Warren explores a whole range of contemporary sources to illuminate the king's policy and personality, as well as the events of his reign. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 730 pages, 16 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1190.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300084740
- ISBN
- 9780300084740
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.63
€ 29.99
€ 21.63
paperback. A study of King James II and his reign, drawing on a wide array of primary sources from France, Italy and Ireland, as well as England. It explores James's relations with the state and society, focusing on the political, diplomatic and religious issues that shaped his reign. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 297 pages, 12 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JD; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 412.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300087284
- ISBN
- 9780300087284
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 19.04
€ 24.99
€ 19.04
paperback. A biography of Edward VI, drawing a portrait of the boy king as a highly precocious, well educated, intellectually confident and decisive youth, with clear views on the future of the English church. Jennifer Loach also supplies the dramatic context in which Edward's short reign was played out. Editor(s): Bernard, Professor George W.; Williams, Penry. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 168 x 17. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300094091
- ISBN
- 9780300094091
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.10
€ 24.99
€ 17.10
paperback. This title paints a portrait of Henry I, son of William the Conqueror. The author vividly describes Henry's life and reign in a time of fundamental change in the Anglo-Norman world. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 588 pages, 16 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 39. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300098297
- ISBN
- 9780300098297
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.42
€ 29.99
€ 24.42
paperback. In this nuanced portrait of Athelstan, Sarah Foot offers the first full account of the king ever written. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 284 pages, b/w pls. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3F; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300187717
- ISBN
- 9780300187717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 19.04
€ 24.99
€ 19.04
paperback. Despite a long and eventful reign, Britain's George II is a largely forgotten monarch, his achievements overlooked and his abilities misunderstood. This biography paints a richly detailed portrait of the many-faceted monarch in his public as well as his private life. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 234 x 27. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300187779
- ISBN
- 9780300187779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 20.08
€ 29.99
€ 20.08
paperback. A landmark biography of the charismatic king beloved of fourteenth-century England Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 752 pages, 28 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300194081
- ISBN
- 9780300194081
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.21
€ 29.99
€ 24.21
paperback. A new appraisal of the first Tudor queen, her European connections, her ambitions and intentions, and the religious violence that stained her short reign Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16 pp-section of b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 32. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780300194166
- ISBN
- 9780300194166
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 19.30
€ 29.99
€ 19.30