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Regional & national history
Paperback. Lets us in on one of the great secrets of scholars and intellectuals: although scholars lead solitary lives in order to win independence of mind, they also enjoy the conviviality of sharing a project sustained by common ideals, practices, and institutions. Num Pages: 432 pages, 5 halftones. BIC Classification: 1D; DSB; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674060258
- ISBN
- 9780674060258
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 30.82
€ 36.99
€ 30.82
Hardcover. Drawing on a variety of sixteenth-century sources, including household inventories, epigrams, dedications, catalogs, travel books, and advice manuals, this book studies how individuals displayed different maps in their homes as deliberate acts of self-fashioning. Num Pages: 240 pages, 19 halftones, 4 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JB; HBJD; HBLH; HBTP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226255316
- ISBN
- 9780226255316
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 40.39
€ 51.99
€ 40.39
Paperback. Of interest to students and scholars of literature, cultural history, and Italian, World's Fairs Italian-Style provides a fascinating glimpse into a hitherto unexplored area of study, and brings to light a cultural phenomenon that played a significant role in shaping Italy's national identity. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; GTB; HBJD; JFSL; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2020
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781487520564
- ISBN
- 9781487520564
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.95
€ 46.99
€ 41.95
Paperback. Provides a 'behind the scenes' history of the West's dealings with Joseph Stalin. This book is a mix of high politics and the often heart-rending personal experiences of those on the ground. It intends to make you rethink what you believe about World War II. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 26. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- BBC Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- UNKNOWN
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846077944
- ISBN
- 9781846077944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.67
€ 23.99
€ 16.67
Paperback. In this work, Jeremy Black provides fresh insights into the operations at the Eastern Front and the war against Japan and argues against a trend to demilitarise, giving due weight to the campaings and battles that made up World War II. Series: Warfare and History. Num Pages: 316 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FPJ; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 126 x 203 x 19. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415305358
- ISBN
- 9780415305358
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.87
€ 49.87
Paperback. In 1914 a new kind of war, and a new kind of world, came about. Fourteen million combatants died, a further twenty million were wounded, four empires were destroyed and even the victors' empires were fatally damaged. This title provides a terse, opinionated and wry short history of the First World War. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, maps, port. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD1; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 128 x 18. Weight in Grams: 220. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KAC0003587
- ISBN
- 9780141031569
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. In this Very Short Introduction, the eminent scholar Gerhard L. Weinberg explores one of the most important events in history. Examining the origins, course, and impact of the World War II - through both the soldiers and the ordinary citizens who lived through it - he considers the long-lasting impact it continues to have around the world. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, Approx 14 black and white maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 127 x 7. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199688777
- ISBN
- 9780199688777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.17
€ 14.17
Paperback. A fresh introduction to the most widely studied and read about event in history Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 201 x 13. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780745107
- ISBN
- 9781780745107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.57
€ 13.99
€ 11.57
Num Pages: 144 pages, over 220 color and b/w photographs, documents. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 281 x 10. Weight in Grams: 722.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764311109
- ISBN
- 9780764311109
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.42
€ 37.99
€ 25.42
Paperback. This title is the second in a series that employs a simple and effective concept to illustrate and describe the equipment and weapons systems used on the ground during World War II. Whilst many books have described such weapons and war materiel, Keith Ward's unique abilities as a 3D technical artist bring these items to life in full colour. Series: Datafile 1939-45. Num Pages: 120 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210. .
- Publisher
- Helion and Company
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909384996
- ISBN
- 9781909384996
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.41
€ 33.99
€ 24.41
Paperback. This work is the first in a two-part study that draws on actual training documents and veterans' descriptions to explain and illustrate the specific "bread-and-butter" of infantry tactics. The main focus is on describing and comparing US, British and German tactics in Europe. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 55 b&w and 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWKT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 250 x 187 x 5. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841766621
- ISBN
- 9781841766621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.20
€ 23.99
€ 19.20
Paperback. Focusing on Infantry Fire Support tactics during World War II, this title features artwork and detailed analysis of the battlefield use of machine guns, mortars, and light guns. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 30 b/w; 28 col. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWKT; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 249 x 6. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472815460
- ISBN
- 9781472815460
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.71
€ 19.99
€ 14.71
Paperback. An in-depth look at American soldiers' daily lives during World War I. Num Pages: 234 pages, 36 illustrations, 1 map, 1 chronology, 1 glossary. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JJF; HBJD; HBJK; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803234871
- ISBN
- 9780803234871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.14
€ 25.99
€ 24.14
Hardcover. An evocative collection of wartime accounts, quotes and stories from the First World War. Chronologically ordered, from the day war was declared on 4 August 1914, through to voices from the front, women at war, the American perspective, and ending with Armistice on 11 November 1918. Editor(s): Anderson, Janice. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Publisher
- Lorenz Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780754831853
- ISBN
- 9780754831853
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 9.06
€ 9.99
€ 9.06
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472813787
- ISBN
- 9781472813787
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.59
€ 17.99
€ 16.59
Num Pages: 300 pages, over 300 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BGHA; HBJD; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 226 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1682.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764318795
- ISBN
- 9780764318795
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.11€ 54.04
€ 76.11
€ 54.04
Hardcover. World War I and the Origins of U.S. Military Intelligence provides the most authoritative overview of the birth of the Army's modern use of intelligence services processes, starting with World War I. Num Pages: 272 pages, 35 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJF; HBJK; HBLW; HBWN; JWKF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 161 x 237 x 25. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810884595
- ISBN
- 9780810884595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.54
€ 137.54
hardcover. In 1955, after assignments at the US Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) and on board a destroyer, Marvin Durning arrived at ONI's office in Munich, Germany. During this year, he participated in the final stages of transforming Germany from a defeated enemy into a respected democracy. World Turned Upside Down is Durning's account this period. Num Pages: 208 pages, 15 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJPG; HBJD; HBLW3; JPSH; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Potomac Books, Inc. United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597971348
- ISBN
- 9781597971348
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.13
€ 26.99
€ 25.13
Paperback. Chomsky takes on the international scene since 1945, devoting particular attention to events following the collapse of the Soviet Union. He develops a forceful critique of Western government, from imperialist foreign policies to the Clinton administration's empty promises to the poor. Num Pages: 311 pages. BIC Classification: 1DD; 1KBB; 1KBC; HBJD; HBJK; HBLW3; JPA; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 311
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231101578
- ISBN
- 9780231101578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.26
€ 30.99
€ 22.26
Hardback. An exploration of the origins, rise and fall of the noble order of knighthood. Illustrated with over 220 fine art paintings and photographs, it covers every aspect of the role of knights in feudal Europe: their nobility, social status, military exploits, and responsibilities and privileges. Num Pages: 128 pages, over 220 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3F; 3H; HBJD; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 241 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1014.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Hermes House United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857232120
- ISBN
- 9780857232120
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.66
€ 21.66