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Regional & national history
Hardback. The story of Saladin's recapture of the Holy City of Jerusalem from the Crusaders at the Battle of Hattin in 1187. A pivotal battle in the history of the Crusades - and in the subsequent history of the Middle East and the Muslim world. Series: Great Battles. Num Pages: 240 pages, 26 b&w halftones, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1FBP; 3H; HBJF; HBLC; HBWC; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 143 x 20. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199646951
- ISBN
- 9780199646951
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.12
€ 30.99
€ 22.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 720 pages, 1 color illus. 10 halftones. 1 line illus. 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 145 x 217 x 37. Weight in Grams: 852.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691169767
- ISBN
- 9780691169767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 27.08
€ 36.99
€ 27.08
Paperback. Tells the history of the military camp built in the grounds of Foxley Manor House, Herefordshire, from the outbreak of the Second World War until the late 1960s when it was demolished. This book tells of the day to day activities on the base, and also deals with the impact that the occupants had on the surrounding area of Herefordshire. Num Pages: 168 pages, 133 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMF; 3JJH; 3JJPG; HBJD1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 172 x 11. Weight in Grams: 414. The History of the 123rd and 156th General Hospitals - US Army. 168 pages, 133 b/w illustrations. Tells the history of the military camp built in the grounds of Foxley Manor House, Herefordshire, from the outbreak of the Second World War until the late 1960s when it was demolished. This book tells of the day to day activities on the base, and also deals with the impact that the occupants had on the surrounding area of Herefordshire. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEMF; 3JJH; 3JJPG; HBJD1; WQH. Dimension: 239 x 172 x 11. Weight: 414.
- Publisher
- Brewin Books
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- UNKNOWN
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781858582856
- ISBN
- 9781858582856
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.89
€ 16.89
Paperback. Contains an examination of popular familiar belief in early modern Britain. This book provides an analysis of the correlation between early modern British magic and tribal shamanism, examines the experiential dimension of popular magic and witchcraft in early modern Britain, and explores the links between British fairy beliefs and witch beliefs. Num Pages: 317 pages, illus. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HRLK; HRQX2; HRQX5; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 317
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845190798
- ISBN
- 9781845190798
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 38.49
€ 43.99
€ 38.49
Paperback. Hayle exerts a powerful attraction over anyone who has spent time there. Very much part of the industrial revolution, this town has produced more than its fair share of engineers and innovators. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 96 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; HBJD1; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752411873
- ISBN
- 9780752411873
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.38
€ 19.99
€ 18.38
Hardback. Revered as the birthplace of democracy, Athens is much more than an open-air museum filled with crumbling monuments to ancient glory. Athens takes readers on a journey from the classical city-state to today's contemporary capital, revealing a world-famous metropolis that has been resurrected and redefined time and again. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DVG; AMX; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 234 x 22. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674047723
- ISBN
- 9780674047723
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 39.30
€ 47.99
€ 39.30
Paperback. Num Pages: 326 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK; JPWL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Publisher
- Progressive Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781615779635
- ISBN
- 9781615779635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.15
€ 24.99
€ 17.15
Paperback. * Three Extraordinary Men and Their Race for the Land Speed Record * The story of the speed kings - the obsessive fast-car record-breakers of the 1920s to 1940s Num Pages: 352 pages, Section: 8, b/w. BIC Classification: HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 25. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Publisher
- Abacus
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349115962
- ISBN
- 9780349115962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.18
€ 18.18
Paperback. Where was the Hanging Garden of Babylon and what did it look like? Why did the ancient Greeks and Romans consider it to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World? Renowned Babylonian expert Stephanie Dalley delves into the legends filled with myth and mystery to piece together the enigmatic history of this elusive world wonder. Num Pages: 304 pages, 90 black and white in-text illustrations and 8 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1QDAB; HBJF1; HBLA; HDDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 136 x 21. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198728849
- ISBN
- 9780198728849
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.49
€ 21.99
€ 17.49
Paperback. Stunning reissue of the phenomenal worldwide bestseller: Frank McCourt's sad, funny, bittersweet memoir of growing up in New York in the 30s and in Ireland in the 40s. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; HBJD1; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 314. Well-read paperback, in good condition. Some shelf wear and may have some light soiling.
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- SKU
- KRF0030682
- ISBN
- 9780007205233
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Irregular Special Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 122
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 12th Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781901091038
- ISBN
- 9781901091038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.94
€ 11.94
Hardback. An intense study of the Sudans' torturous history, analysing why so many attempts to find peace have failed and setting out how this can change Num Pages: 384 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1HBS; GTJ; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 37. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786070036
- ISBN
- 9781786070036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 23.86
€ 33.99
€ 23.86
Paperback. Series: Irish Clan Mini-book. Num Pages: 32 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBTG; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 71 x 4. Weight in Grams: 40.
- Publisher
- Lang Syne Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852174118
- ISBN
- 9781852174118
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.72
€ 6.72
Hardcover. In this highly detailed book, Charles Trang presents a variety of photographs ranging from tanks, amphibious vehicles, weapons, mortars, rocket launchers, and various types of aircraft. Included are more than 400 photographs and original pieces of documentation. Num Pages: 200 pages, 400 photos and documetns. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 215 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1124. 200 pages, 400 photos and documetns. In this highly detailed book, Charles Trang presents a variety of photographs ranging from tanks, amphibious vehicles, weapons, mortars, rocket launchers, and various types of aircraft. Included are more than 400 photographs and original pieces of documentation. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ. Dimension: 302 x 215 x 18. Weight: 1124.
- Publisher
- Heimdal
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9782840483205
- ISBN
- 9782840483205
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.92€ 70.82
€ 77.92
€ 70.82
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190227913
- ISBN
- 9780190227913
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.13
€ 18.99
€ 14.13
Paperback. From the author of HORRIBLE HISTORIES comes the third volume in Terry Deary's gritty and humorous history series for adults. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; HBJD1; HBLH; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 24. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780226378
- ISBN
- 9781780226378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.97
€ 13.99
€ 10.97
Paperback. Num Pages: 52 pages, 56ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 243 x 5. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 52
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781872074931
- ISBN
- 9781872074931
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.27
€ 16.99
€ 16.27
Paperback. Retaining well-loved features, this book covers in depth the challenges faced by the USA at home and abroad as it emerged from the Second World War as a superpower. It focuses on key concepts such as American identity, anti-communism and ethnic identities, and covers events and developments with precision. Series Editor(s): Waller, Sally. Num Pages: 240 pages, Colour. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; 4KL; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 198 x 265 x 17. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198354550
- ISBN
- 9780198354550
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.24
€ 49.24
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764305603
- ISBN
- 9780764305603
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.67€ 48.63
€ 64.67
€ 48.63
Paperback. A Cold War Num Pages: 328 pages, 62 colour illustrations, 32 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DVWYB; 3JJPR; HBJD; HBLW3; HBWS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750961998
- ISBN
- 9780750961998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.21
€ 19.99
€ 18.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3F; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 198 x 7. Weight in Grams: 146.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750959216
- ISBN
- 9780750959216
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.25
€ 10.25
Paperback. Tensions over the 'Tibet Question' - the political status of Tibet - are escalating everyday. The Dalai Lama has gained broad international sympathy in his appeals for autonomy from China, yet the Chinese government maintains a hard-line position against it. This title presents a view of the conflict and a proposal for the future. Num Pages: 165 pages, 16 black-and-white photos. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; HBJF; HBLW; JFC; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 141 x 11. Weight in Grams: 232. China, Tibet and the Dalai Lama. 165 pages, 25 b&w illustrations. Tensions over the 'Tibet Question' - the political status of Tibet - are escalating everyday. The Dalai Lama has gained broad international sympathy in his appeals for autonomy from China, yet the Chinese government maintains a hard-line position against it. This title presents a view of the conflict and a proposal for the future. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FPCT; HBJF; HBLW; JFC; JPS. Dimension: 209 x 141 x 11. Weight: 216.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 165
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520219519
- ISBN
- 9780520219519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 22.70
€ 31.99
€ 22.70
Paperback. This book stretched far beyond dry theory and metallurgy alone; it covers all stages of this essential process from prospecting to distribution and describes the whole cycle of iron production. Clear photographs and line drawings illustrate the text well enough to allow keen readers to reproduce the artefacts for themselves. Num Pages: 159 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3D; HBJD1; HBLA; HD; KNJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752419008
- ISBN
- 9780752419008
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.55
€ 33.99
€ 28.55
Paperback. Shows the Romans from a non-Roman perspective and reveals that most of those written off by the Romans as uncivilized, savage and barbaric were in fact organized, motivated and intelligent groups of people, with no intentions of overthrowing Rome and plundering its Empire. This book presents their cultural and technological achievements. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 1QDH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 21. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- BBC Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780563539162
- ISBN
- 9780563539162
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.34
€ 21.99
€ 16.34