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Paperback. At the height of the antagonism of the Cold War, the US State Department unleashed an unexpected tool in its battle against Communism: jazz. From 1956 through the late 1970s, America dispatched its finest jazz musicians to the far corners of the earth, in order to win the hearts of the Third World and to counter perceptions of American racism. Num Pages: 352 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 149 x 24. Weight in Grams: 442.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022607
- ISBN
- 9780674022607
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.85
€ 34.99
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Hardback. The intense piety of late T'ang essays on Buddhism by literati has helped earn the T'ang its title of the "golden age of Chinese Buddhism." This study shows that many literati participated in intra-Buddhist debates. It demonstrates that representations of Buddhism by lay people underwent a major change during the T'ang-Sung transition. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; HBJF; HBLC; HRAX; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 676.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022652
- ISBN
- 9780674022652
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Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.30
€ 54.99
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Hardback. Many scholars have noted the role of China's demand for silver in the emergence of the modern world. This book discusses the interaction of this demand and the early-19th Century Latin American independence movements, the resulting disruptions in the Qing dynasty, and the transformation from the High Qing to modern China. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 450 pages, 2 maps, 12 graphs, 26 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JH; GTB; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 32. Weight in Grams: 696.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center United States
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022683
- ISBN
- 9780674022683
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Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.45
€ 54.99
€ 46.45
Hardback. By early 1787, John and Abigail Adams were planning their return home to Massachusetts from Great Britain. But they barely had time to settle in, before they were pulled back into the public sphere by John's election as the first vice-president under the new Constitution. This book offers a perspective on this crucial period in American history. Editor(s): Hogan, Margaret A.; Taylor, C. James; Rodrique, Jessie May; Woodward, Hobson; Lint, Gregg L.; Claffey, Mary T. Series: Adams Papers. Num Pages: 592 pages, 13 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 165 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1450.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022782
- ISBN
- 9780674022782
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Condition: New
€ 132.44€ 117.76
€ 132.44
€ 117.76
Hardback. Pietro Bembo (1470-1547), a Venetian nobleman, later a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, was the celebrated Latin stylist of his day and was admired for his writings in Italian. This book chronicles internal politics and events, and external affairs of Venice, principally conflicts with other European states and with the Turks in the East. Editor(s): Ulery, Robert W., Jr. Translator(s): Ulery, Robert W., Jr. Series: The I Tatti Renaissance Library. Num Pages: 384 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 504.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022836
- ISBN
- 9780674022836
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.93
€ 40.99
€ 33.93
Hardback. Provides information on the Near East with maps, historical images, mythical figures, and religious scenes. This book presents historical evidence, illustrations of literary and mythological tradition, religious icons, and monuments to civic pride. It talks about Syrian Antioch, Arabia, Jewish and Samaritan settlements in Palestine, and more. Series: Revealing Antiquity. Num Pages: 142 pages, 50 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 211 x 17. Weight in Grams: 394.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022928
- ISBN
- 9780674022928
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.96
€ 40.99
€ 33.96
Hardback. In the decade after the war, the US government's objective was to rearm Germany within the framework of a European defence force. But, American and French officials differed over certain factors. Sketching the French challenge, this book traces the debate that resulted in security arrangements preferred by French but acceptable to the Americans. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022973
- ISBN
- 9780674022973
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Condition: New
€ 81.57€ 74.07
€ 81.57
€ 74.07
Hardback. Written by civil rights historian Adam Fairclough, this book chronicles the odyssey of black teachers in the South from emancipation in 1865 to integration 100 years later. Built from stories of real men and women, it explores how teachers inspired generations of children, instilling values that nourished racial pride and a desire for equality. Num Pages: 422 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSL3; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 43. Weight in Grams: 920.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674023079
- ISBN
- 9780674023079
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Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.13
€ 47.99
€ 40.13
Hardback. Ranging from the founding era to Reconstruction, this book explores the legal and constitutional foundations of American nationhood through the little-known stories of five patriots and critics. It also shows how law and constitutionalism have powerfully shaped and been shaped by the experience of nationhood at key moments in American history. Num Pages: 392 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; LAZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 35. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674023604
- ISBN
- 9780674023604
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Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.13
€ 47.99
€ 40.13
Paperback. Hephaistos created an ornately decorated shield for Achilles. At the Shield's centre lay two walled cities, one at war and one at peace, surrounded by fields and pasturelands. Viewed as Homer's blueprint for an ideal, or utopian, social order, the Shield reveals that restraining and taming Nature would be fundamental to the Hellenic urban quest. Series: Hellenic Studies Series. Num Pages: 220 pages, 6 line drawings, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674023741
- ISBN
- 9780674023741
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.57
€ 20.99
€ 19.57
Paperback. The decision to fortify north-eastern France has usually been considered a tragic mistake, an example of bad planning and missed opportunities. Here, the author attempts to negate this, by providing a view of how France's military and political leaders tried to safeguard their nation and why they failed. Series: Harvard Historical Monographs S. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJG; HBJD; HBLW; HBW; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 197 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674023864
- ISBN
- 9780674023864
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.73
€ 32.99
€ 27.73
Hardback. In 911, the French king ceded land along the river Seine to Rollo the Viking, on condition that he convert to Christianity. This work advances our understanding of early Normandy and the Vikings' transformation from pagan raiders to Christian princes. It also sheds light on the intersection of religious tradition, identity, and power. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 map, 1 genealogical chart. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JB; HBJD; HBLH; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674024434
- ISBN
- 9780674024434
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Condition: New
€ 119.43€ 106.50
€ 119.43
€ 106.50
Hardback. Between 1751 and 1784, the Qianlong emperor embarked upon six southern tours, travelling from Beijing to Jiangnan and back. This study elucidates the tensions and the constant negotiations characterising the relationship between the imperial centre and Jiangnan, which straddled the two key provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 450 pages, 11 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JF; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 164 x 42. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674024540
- ISBN
- 9780674024540
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.10
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Hardback. The decades following the French Revolution saw unprecedented political and social experimentation. This work offers a re-evaluation of the effects of the French Revolution, especially on women. It demonstrates that women remained highly visible in urban public life. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 274 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD; HBLL; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674024595
- ISBN
- 9780674024595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.16€ 110.84
€ 124.16
€ 110.84
Hardback. The Honganji branch of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism was a powerhouse that exercised its military will by fanning violent uprisings of ikko ikki, loosely structured "leagues of one mind". This title looks at the complex and often contradictory relationship between these ikko leagues and the Honganji institution. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 275 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3H; HBJF; HBLC; HRE; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674025097
- ISBN
- 9780674025097
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.07
€ 45.99
€ 38.07
Hardback. The ending of absolute, centralized monarchy and the beginning of political combat between nobles and commoners make the years 1787 to 1788 the first stage of the French Revolution. The author examines how the French people became engaged in a movement of opposition that culminated in demands for the public's role in government. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 518 pages, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 518
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674025349
- ISBN
- 9780674025349
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Condition: New
€ 147.82€ 131.07
€ 147.82
€ 131.07
Hardback. Examines how China's three late imperial dynasties - the Yuan, Ming, and Qing - conquered, colonized, and assumed control of the southwest. This book also highlights the response to China's colonization of the southwest. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 450 pages, 2 b/w illustrations, 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBLC; HBLL; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center United States
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674025912
- ISBN
- 9780674025912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.30
€ 54.99
€ 46.30
Hardback. Pierre-Anthoine Pastedechouan was born into a nomadic indigenous community of Innu living along the St Lawrence River in Quebec. The author uses one man's compelling story to explore the collision of Christianity with traditional Native religion in colonial North America. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 318 pages, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674026087
- ISBN
- 9780674026087
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Condition: New
€ 70.92€ 64.86
€ 70.92
€ 64.86
Hardback. After the worst thing in the world happens, then what? What is left to the survivors, the witnesses, those who tried to help? What can we do to prevent more atrocities from happening in the future, and to stop the ones that are happening right now? This work tells the story of the successes and failures of the modern human rights movement. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFGR; 3JJPR; HBJH; HBLW3; HBTZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 188 x 151 x 25. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674026230
- ISBN
- 9780674026230
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Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.13
€ 47.99
€ 40.13
Hardback. Renaissance humanists believed that the origins of peoples could reveal crucial facts about their modern political character. The author explores what happened when European historians turned to study the political history of a faith other than their own. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 370 pages, 8 halftones, 1 map. BIC Classification: HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674026568
- ISBN
- 9780674026568
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Condition: New
€ 78.02€ 70.98
€ 78.02
€ 70.98
Paperback. Ranging across Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, and eastern California, this title places Native peoples squarely at the center of a story that chronicles two centuries of Indian and imperial history. Num Pages: 384 pages, 18 halftones, 2 maps, 1 graph. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBTB; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 155 x 42. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674027206
- ISBN
- 9780674027206
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.87
€ 34.99
€ 29.87
Paperback. Includes chapters which treat men as well as women, theories of sexuality as well as gender prescriptions, and same-sex as well as heterosexual relations. This book examines how Japanese have (en) gendered their ideas, institutions, and society. Editor(s): Molony, Barbara; Uno, Kathleen S. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 632 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW; HBTB; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 143 x 46. Weight in Grams: 848.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center United States
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674028166
- ISBN
- 9780674028166
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.96
€ 40.99
€ 33.96
Hardback. A collection of essays which reveal the Ming court as an arena of competition and negotiation, where a large cast of actors pursued individual and corporate ends, personal agency shaped protocol and style, and diverse people, goods, and tastes converged. Editor(s): Robinson, David M. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 475 pages, 18 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; 3JB; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 36. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674028234
- ISBN
- 9780674028234
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.10
€ 54.99
€ 46.10
Hardback. Sets the Italian-American political confrontation within the context of the two countries' cultural perceptions of each other, different war experiences, and ideas about participatory democracy and peace. This book highlights the impact of American ideology and sense of mission in the world. Translator(s): Shugaar, Antony. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 276 pages, 2 tables, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1KBB; HBG; HBJK; HBLW; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- Tra
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674028241
- ISBN
- 9780674028241
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.47€ 67.91
€ 74.47
€ 67.91