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Regional & national history

Hardback. This innovative microhistory of a fascinating yet neglected city shows how its loyalty to Venice was tested by military attack, economic downturn, and demographic collapse. Despite these trials, Brescia experienced cultural revival and political transformation, which Bowd uses to explain state formation in a powerful region of Renaissance Italy. Series: I Tatti Studies in Italian Renaissance History. Num Pages: 374 pages, 7 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DD; 1DST; HBJD; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 680.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Number of pages
374
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674051201
ISBN
9780674051201
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.36
€ 50.58

Paperback. Num Pages: 528 pages, 45ill. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 177 x 24. Weight in Grams: 918.
Publisher
The Johns Hopkins University Press
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1973
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801814600
ISBN
9780801814600
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 39.18

Paperback. Num Pages: 334 pages, 52 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. .
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520294653
ISBN
9780520294653
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.31

hardcover. This work studies the nature of Venetian rule over the Slavs of Dalmatia during the 18th century, focusing on the cultural elaboration of an ideology of empire that was based on a civilizing mission toward the Slavs. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1DVWYC; 3JF; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 277. Weight in Grams: 694.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804739450
ISBN
9780804739450
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.47

Paperback. This work studies the nature of Venetian rule over the Slavs of Dalmatia during the 18th century, focusing on the cultural elaboration of an ideology of empire that was based on a civilizing mission toward the Slavs. Num Pages: 424 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1DVWYC; 3JF; HBJD; HBLL; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804739467
ISBN
9780804739467
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.15

Paperback. A work of comparative history which examines the elites or ruling groups of two major cities in early modern Europe. Focusing on the lives of 563 individuals - the procuratori di San Marco in Venice and the aldermen and burgomasters of Amsterdam - the author examines the ways in which the elites recruited themselves, their wealth and their power. Num Pages: 206 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 1DST; HBJD; HBLH; HBTB; JFSC; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 283.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
206
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745613246
ISBN
9780745613246
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.93

Paperback. 'Jones spans all 1,200 years of Roman history with seemingly unstoppable enthusiasm.. Informative, casually erudite but engagingly unstuffy, he makes the classical world feel both beguiling and fresh' --Andrew Holgate, Sunday Times Num Pages: 416 pages, maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 30. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
Atlantic Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782393900
ISBN
9781782393900
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.54

Paperback. Moving beyond the 'clash of civilizations' model that surveys the relationship between Islam and Christianity from a geopolitical perch, the author focuses on a localized microcosm: the Venetian merchant and diplomatic community in Muslim Constantinople. Series: Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science. Num Pages: 312 pages, 9, 6 black & white halftones, 2 black & white line drawings, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1DVT; HBJD; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 486.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801891052
ISBN
9780801891052
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.45

Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 548 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
548
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691611006
ISBN
9780691611006
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 88.73
€ 68.64

Paperback. The lives and loves of the great condottieri Num Pages: 320 pages, 28, 30 maps. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3H; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 136 x 25. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753825723
ISBN
9780753825723
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Venantius Fortunatus, writing in the latter half of the sixth century, was not only a major Latin poet, but also an important historical figure. His poems paint a picture of a literary, not merely literate, culture, which complement's Gregory's canvas of bloodthirsty dynastic feuding. Series: Translated Texts for Historians. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1 geneal. table, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 2ADL; 3F; DCF; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 211 x 148 x 11. Weight in Grams: 278.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780853231790
ISBN
9780853231790
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.72

Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages, 47. BIC Classification: 1FC; HBJF; HBLW; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 598.
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801488917
ISBN
9780801488917
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.34

Paperback. The only Latin art of war to survive, Vegetius' Epitome was for long a part of the medieval prince's military education. The core of his proposals, the maintenance of a professional standing army, was revolutionary for medieval Europe, while his theory of deterrence through strength remains the foundation of modern Western defence policy. Series: Translated Texts for Historians. Num Pages: 182 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; DNF; HBJD; HBLA; JWA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 152 x 207 x 11. Weight in Grams: 280.
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
182
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
Revised, Subsequent
Condition
New
SKU
V9780853239109
ISBN
9780853239109
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.99

Paperback. By January 1915 the British Expeditionary Force found themselves trapped in the murderous stalemate of trench warfare. British troops had suffered badly in the early campaigns and by January 1915 were holding some 30 miles of trench. This book tells the story of the 67 VC winners from this period on the Western Front. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWTY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 124 x 23. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752460574
ISBN
9780752460574
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 334.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750953689
ISBN
9780750953689
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.43

Paperback. This volume covers the major conflicts along the Western Front in Spring 1918 from Operation 'Michael', to the Third Battle of Aisne and Second Battle of the Marne. 57 VCs were awarded during this period to soldiers from London to Tasmania, Australia. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 127 x 23. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752487304
ISBN
9780752487304
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. The Battle of the Somme, which lasted from 1 July to 18 November 1916, is remembered as one of the most horrific and tragic battles of the First World War. This book tells the stories of fifty-one soldiers from the Commonwealth and Empire armies whose bravery on the battlefield was rewarded by the Victoria Cross, the highest military honour. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWN; JWTY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 126 x 21. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752463032
ISBN
9780752463032
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8 black & white plates, 20 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWTY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 202 x 22. Weight in Grams: 332.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750953610
ISBN
9780750953610
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752476681
ISBN
9780752476681
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.43

Paperback. This volume pays tribute to those soldiers whose courage earned them the VC during the actions at Arras and Messines during the First World War. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWN; JWTY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 121 x 13. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752466040
ISBN
9780752466040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

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