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Regional & national history
Paperback. This is a biography of Eleanor of Provence. It draws on the rich sources available, to reveal the interaction of the private and public facets of the queen's life, the cultural and spiritual influences to which she responded and the character of her queenship. Num Pages: 368 pages, 7. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 23. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition (US) First Printing
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631227397
- ISBN
- 9780631227397
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.08
€ 55.08
Paperback. This is a historical and anthropological study of the people of Bali. Separate chapters are devoted to describing the island's geography, the history of the Balinese people, the social order, economy, religion and rituals, myth and the performing arts, and the unusual use of mystic power and magic. Series: Peoples of South-East Asia and the Pacific. Num Pages: 256 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1FMNB; HBJF; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631227410
- ISBN
- 9780631227410
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.54
€ 51.54
Hardcover. Presents translations of some of the important ancient writings on the life and legacy of Alexander the Great. This book offers comprehensive coverage of Alexander, from his family background to his military conquests, death and legacy. It includes a bibliography of modern works, visual sources and a map of Alexander's expedition. Editor(s): Heckel, Waldemar; Yardley, J. C. Series: Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History. Num Pages: 376 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 174 x 27. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631228202
- ISBN
- 9780631228202
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.69
€ 146.69
Paperback. * This source book presents fresh new translations of the most important ancient writings on the life and legacy of Alexander the Great. * Provides comprehensive coverage of Alexander, from his family background to his military conquests, death and legacy. Editor(s): Heckel, Waldemar; Yardley, J. C. Series: Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History. Num Pages: 376 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 174 x 21. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631228219
- ISBN
- 9780631228219
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.61
€ 52.61
Paperback. * A collection of essays on Stalinism by both eminent and younger scholars. * Discusses both the origins and consequences of Stalinism. * Provides an overview of the debates for students new to the subject. * Includes the results of research in the newly opened Russian archives. . Editor(s): Hoffmann, David L. Series: Blackwell Essential Readings in History. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631228912
- ISBN
- 9780631228912
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 47.67
€ 47.99
€ 47.67
Hardcover. This reader brings together original and influential recent work in the field of early modern European history. * Provides a thought-provoking overview of current thinking on this period. Editor(s): Collins, James B.; Taylor, Karen. Num Pages: 480 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 175 x 33. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631228929
- ISBN
- 9780631228929
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.91
€ 137.91
Paperback. The sixteenth--century Reformation remains a fascinating and exciting area of study. The revised edition of this distinguished volume explores the intellectual origins of the Reformation and examines the importance of ideas in the shaping of history. * Provides an updated and expanded version of the original, highly--acclaimed edition. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; HRCC2; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631229391
- ISBN
- 9780631229391
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.18
€ 45.18
Hardcover. This updated and expanded version of the original edition of 1987 explores the complex intellectual roots of the Reformation, offering a sustained engagement with the ideas of humanism and scholasticism. Num Pages: 304 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; HRCC2; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631229407
- ISBN
- 9780631229407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.21
€ 147.21
Hardcover. Recent years have seen powerful developments in the study of archaic Greece, with the emergence of new areas of interest, new ways of thinking about old problems, radical new approaches to the sources and new evidence. Editor(s): Wees, Hans van. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 750 pages, maps, figs. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 183 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 750
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631230458
- ISBN
- 9780631230458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 216.01
€ 216.01
Hardcover. Presents a collection of essays that cover a wide range of subjects since the seventeenth century. This book includes discussions of globalization, region, migration, gender, class and social forces that make up the broad cultural fabric of African American history. Editor(s): Hornsby, Alton, Jr. Series: Blackwell Companions to American History. Num Pages: 584 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KBB; HBJK; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1142.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631230663
- ISBN
- 9780631230663
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.86
€ 220.86
Paperback. * Presents new, accessible translation by internationally acclaimed Weberian scholar * Contains classic text by Weber exploring the continuing debate over the origins and legacy of modern Western capitalism * Includes an enlightening introduction by the translator, a glossary, and supplemental essays. Num Pages: 352 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD1; HRCC93; HRCX6; JFC; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- (3rd printing)
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631230816
- ISBN
- 9780631230816
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.00
€ 34.00
Hardcover. Examines diverse aspects of Roman imperialism, from the Romans' motivations in acquiring an empire and their ideological justifications for imperial domination, to the complex political, economic, and cultural interactions between the Romans, their allies, and the subjected peoples. This title includes notes with suggestions for further reading. Editor(s): Champion, Craige B. Series: Interpreting Ancient History. Num Pages: 336 pages, 12. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBG; HBJD; HBLA; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 187 x 24. Weight in Grams: 782.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631231189
- ISBN
- 9780631231189
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.62
€ 146.62
Paperback. Examines diverse aspects of Roman imperialism, from the Romans' motivations in acquiring an empire and their ideological justifications for imperial domination, to the complex political, economic, and cultural interactions between the Romans, their allies, and the subjected peoples. This title includes notes with suggestions for further reading. Editor(s): Champion, Craige B. Series: Interpreting Ancient History. Num Pages: 336 pages, 12. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; HBTQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 21. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631231196
- ISBN
- 9780631231196
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.37
€ 51.37
Paperback. This exploration of kings and kingship has been completely revised, including a new chapter on English queens, and a new bibliography. Written from original sources, it encourages readers to engage in a series of inquiries into issues of the time, such as the meaning of the Bayeux tapestry. Series: Blackwell Classic Histories of England. Num Pages: 208 pages, 2. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631231318
- ISBN
- 9780631231318
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.59
€ 56.59
Paperback. Thirteen of the most important critical essays on the Italian Renaissance are brought together in this volume. Designed to introduce readers to both recent and classical interpretations, the collection provides an ideal starting point for study of this period. Editor(s): Gouwens, Kenneth. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3H; 3J; HBJD; HBLC; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631231653
- ISBN
- 9780631231653
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 47.88
€ 47.99
€ 47.88
Hardcover. In the late 18th century German-speaking Europe was a patchwork of undeveloped principalities. Yet by the early 20th century, unified Germany had become the most powerful state in Europe. This book tells the story of this transformation weaving together political, social and cultural history. Series: Blackwell Classic Histories of Europe S. Num Pages: 480 pages, 10. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 32. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631231950
- ISBN
- 9780631231950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.69
€ 146.69
Hardcover. This text combines research with the author's investigations to produce an account of the role of witchcraft in the past. It argues that witchcraft - its belief and persecutions - cannot be explained by general causes but was as complex and changing as the society of which it formed a vital part. Num Pages: 416 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD1; HRQX5; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 168 x 241 x 29. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631233251
- ISBN
- 9780631233251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.93
€ 147.93
Hardcover. This book provides students and general readers with an introduction to revolutionary France whilst also presenting an argument to explain the events of the period. The argument presented is that the Revolution, far from being popular, encountered substantial resistance. Num Pages: 432 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBTV; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 167 x 32. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631233626
- ISBN
- 9780631233626
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.97
€ 142.97
Paperback. This book provides students and general readers with an introduction to revolutionary France whilst also presenting an argument to explain the events of the period. The argument presented is that the Revolution, far from being popular, encountered substantial resistance. Num Pages: 432 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBTV; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631233633
- ISBN
- 9780631233633
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.11
€ 54.11
Paperback. This fourth edition of Sir John Hale's classic history of England and the Italian Renaissance includes a detailed introduction by Edward Chaney surveying scholarly developments since the book was first published. Fourth edition of Sir John Hale's classic history of England and the Italian Renaissance, first published in 1954. Series: Blackwell Classic Histories of Europe S. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631233657
- ISBN
- 9780631233657
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.37
€ 51.37