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Paperback. In the years after World War II, new guided missile technology offered surface ships the chance to destroy airborne threats from afar, thereby preserving their role in naval warfare. This book examines the technology and combat performance of Britain's guided missile destroyers over half a century. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 20 b/w; 27 col. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJD1; HBLW3; HBWS; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 248 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472811165
- ISBN
- 9781472811165
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.57
€ 17.99
€ 16.57
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 592 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; APFA; HBJD1; HBTB; KNTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1228.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691637228
- ISBN
- 9780691637228
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.98€ 189.15
€ 251.98
€ 189.15
Paperback. The Royal Navy was Britain s last line of defense in World War II, and destroyers made up its backbone. This is an illustrated study of these fast, versatile, and deadly ships" Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 30 b/w; 10 col. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472816368
- ISBN
- 9781472816368
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.25
€ 17.99
€ 13.25
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415810852
- ISBN
- 9780415810852
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.90
€ 63.90
Paperback. This essential survey of British society and culture during World War I focuses on the lives of ordinary Britons: how they were affected by the war, how they attempted to understand the conflict, and how they have dealt with its legacies. This timely new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated in the light of the latest scholarship. Num Pages: 296 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 1 tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2nd edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137307507
- ISBN
- 9781137307507
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 36.10
€ 42.99
€ 36.10
Paperback. British Counterinsurgency challenges the British Army's claim to counterinsurgency expertise. It provides well-written, accessible and up-to-date accounts of the post-1945 campaigns in Palestine, Malaya, Kenya, Cyprus, South Yemen, Dhofar, Northern Ireland and more recently in Iraq and Afghanistan. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; 3JMC; HBJD1; HBLW3; HBWS; JWDG; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230298248
- ISBN
- 9780230298248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.77
€ 44.99
€ 39.77
Paperback. Challenges fundamental assumptions and conclusions about European colonialism in Africa, especially British colonialism in northern Nigeria. Whereas others have presented the thesis of a welcome reception of the imposition of British colonialism by the people, the study has found physical resistance and tremendous hostility towards that imposition; Num Pages: 576 pages, maps + illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJH; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 234 x 45. Weight in Grams: 874.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Amalion Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9782359260472
- ISBN
- 9782359260472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 45.42
€ 53.99
€ 45.42
Paperback. This book provides the first account of the rise of these most distinctive, widespread, and powerful of social institutions in Georgian Britain: the British clubs and societies. The author describes their complex mosaic, ranging from freemasonry to bird-fancying, and examines the reasons for their successful development, and continuing influence. Series: Oxford Studies in Social History. Num Pages: 544 pages, 12pp halftone plates, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JD; 3JF; HBJD1; HBLH; HBLL; JFSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 30. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199248438
- ISBN
- 9780199248438
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 160.96
€ 160.96
Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, 45 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; WF; WZS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 246 x 11. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Clr Csm
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750970242
- ISBN
- 9780750970242
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. Although an inherently unsuccessful design, the battlecruisers were amongst the most famous vessels of the Royal Navy during World War II. This work traces the pre-war development of these warships, then describes their wartime exploits, using this to show their operational performance. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w & 7 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 186 x 249 x 9. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841766331
- ISBN
- 9781841766331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.51
€ 17.99
€ 16.51
Hardback. A highly illustrated history of the development and operation of the first British tanks, published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of their introduction, during World War I. Num Pages: 236 pages, 200 b/w; 40 col. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 251 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472817556
- ISBN
- 9781472817556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 26.49
€ 40.99
€ 26.49
Hardback. A highly illustrated history of the development and operation of the first British tanks, published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of their introduction, during World War I. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWD; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 190. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472820037
- ISBN
- 9781472820037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 26.49
€ 40.99
€ 26.49
Hardcover. Using archival sources, Azar Gat overturns historiographical trends in the study of British and German armour developments between the two World Wars. He reinstates British pioneering theory and practice as the inspiration for the creators of the Panzer arm. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 136 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DFG; HBJD; HBWN; HBWQ; JWK; JWM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 7. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333773482
- ISBN
- 9780333773482
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.12€ 124.95
€ 130.12
€ 124.95
Hardcover. A new and comparative study of the ship type that fought at Jutland. Num Pages: 256 pages, 220 black and white photographs and line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DFG; 3JJC; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 245. .
- Publisher
- Seaforth Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848321847
- ISBN
- 9781848321847
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 37.30
€ 52.99
€ 37.30
Paperback. Series: Helion Order of Battle S. 96 pages, illustrations. The second in a series, this volume is a guide to the organization and order-of-battle of British and Commonwealth armies for the years 1944-1945. It covers: North West Europe, including the Home Front; the Mediterranean; the Pacific and Far East; the Middle East and Africa; and Special Forces. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DB; 1QFC; 3JJH; HBG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWL. Dimension: 295 x 206 x 9. Weight: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Helion and Company
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781874622901
- ISBN
- 9781874622901
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.98
€ 21.99
€ 16.98
Num Pages: 172 pages, over 260 b/w photos. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 225 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1402.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764325250
- ISBN
- 9780764325250
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.05€ 46.67
€ 65.05
€ 46.67
Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, over 400 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 285 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1478.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764323416
- ISBN
- 9780764323416
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.05€ 46.73
€ 65.05
€ 46.73
Paperback. With war against Germany looming, Britain pushed forward its carrier program in the late 1930s. In 1938, the Royal Navy launched the HMS Ark Royal, its first-ever purpose-built aircraft carrier. This book tells the story of the small, but resilient, carriers and the crucial role they played in the British war effort. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 185 x 4. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849080798
- ISBN
- 9781849080798
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.21
€ 17.99
€ 13.21
Hardback. Goodall (Brooklands Museum of Motor Racing and Aviation) and Tagg (formerly of Hawker Aircraft Ltd.) present the history of British pre-World War I aircraft, a remarkable period in aviation history. The text and 900-plus b&w photographs reveal details not only about the aircraft manufactured by Sopw Num Pages: 300 pages, over 930 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJC; HBJD1; HBLW; JWMV; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 287 x 35. Weight in Grams: 2344.
- Publisher
- SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764312076
- ISBN
- 9780764312076
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.05€ 49.85
€ 65.05
€ 49.85
Paperback. Series: Helion Order of Battle S. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1QFC; 3JJH; HBG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 215 x 9. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Helion & Company United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781874622383
- ISBN
- 9781874622383
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.69
€ 23.99
€ 17.69
Paperback. Attempts to understand how Roman Britain ends and Anglo-Saxon England begins have been undermined by the division of studies into pre-Roman, Roman and early medieval periods. This study traces the history of British tribes and British tribal rivalries from the pre-Roman period, through the Roman period and into the post-Roman period. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations map. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3D; HBJD1; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 17. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752446141
- ISBN
- 9780752446141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.78
€ 30.99
€ 25.78
Paperback. Britain is at a cross-roads; from the economy, to the education system, to social mobility, Britain must learn the rules of the 21st century, or face a slide into mediocrity. Brittania Unchained travels around the world, exploring the nations that are triumphing in this new age, seeking lessons Britain must implement to carve out a bright future. Num Pages: 152 pages, 5 figures, 1 colour line drawings, 1 colour tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JM; HBJD1; HBLX; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137032232
- ISBN
- 9781137032232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.16
€ 37.99
€ 34.16
Hardback. A compelling new narrative about how two Great Powers of the early twentieth century did battle, both openly and in the shadows Series: History of British Intelligence. Num Pages: 339 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DVU; 3JJF; 3JJG; HBJD; HBLW; JPSH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 158 x 27. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843838951
- ISBN
- 9781843838951
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.37
€ 115.37
Hardcover. A compellingly original illustrated chronicle of two thousand years of British history, recounted via the stories of one hundred landmark documents that changed the face of Britain. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 179 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1276.
- Publisher
- Atlantic Books (UK)
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Main - Atlantic Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843549987
- ISBN
- 9781843549987
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.22
€ 33.99
€ 22.22