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hardcover. From the dawn of organized conflict, sub-standard men--the inverse of the elites that get the lion's share of our attention-- have served their countries. This is their untold history. OR The untold story of the use of sub-standard men in militaries, from the American Civil War to the dawn of the Cold War Editor(s): Marble, Sanders. Num Pages: 372 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBW; TTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 25. Weight in Grams: 604.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
372
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823239771
ISBN
9780823239771
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.23

Paperback. In the early nineteenth century China remained almost untouched by British and European powers - but as new technology started to change this balance, foreigners gathered like wolves around the weakening Qing Empire. This book explains the roots of China's complex relationship with the West. Num Pages: 512 pages, 16pp colour. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JH; 3JJC; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 200 x 15. Weight in Grams: 378.
Publisher
Penguin Press/Classics
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141015859
ISBN
9780141015859
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.49

Paperback. This ground-breaking account challenges received wisdom about the history of language in Liverpool. Exploring a range of sources, and drawing on recent developments in sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology, it provides a radically new understanding of Scouse in terms of its history, representation and social and cultural significance. Num Pages: 190 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; HBJD1; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
190
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846318405
ISBN
9781846318405
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.78

Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages, 40 b/w photos. BIC Classification: HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 15. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Harbour Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781550177459
ISBN
9781550177459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.26

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBWN; 1KBBWR; 1KBCB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Canada
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781927051788
ISBN
9781927051788
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. Scottsboro, Alabama, which consists of 118 exceptionally powerful linoleum prints, provides a unique graphic history of one of the most infamous, racially-charged episodes in the annals of the American judicial system, and of the racial and class struggle of the time. With a foreword by Robin D.G. Kelley. Editor(s): Lee, Andrew H. S. Num Pages: 147 pages, 118 b&w linoleum cut prints. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 271 x 12. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
147
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814751770
ISBN
9780814751770
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.31

Using a range of written, verbal, and visual sources, this book examines distinctive aspects characteristic of Irish and Scottish ethnic identities in New Zealand. Series Editor(s): Thompson, Andrew; MacKenzie, John. Series: Studies in Imperialism. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, black & white. BIC Classification: 1MBN; 3JH; 3JJ; 3JMC; HBJM; HBLL; HBLW; HBLX; JFSL. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 554.
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719077616
ISBN
9780719077616
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 151.71

Hardback. This book brings together twelve studies that collectively provide an overview of the main issues of live interest in Scottish witchcraft. As well as fresh studies of the well-established topic of witch-hunting, the book also launches an exploration of some of the more esoteric aspects of magical belief and practice. Editor(s): Goodare, Julian. Series: Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic. Num Pages: 280 pages, 4 black & white tables, 3 graphs, 1 maps, 2 diagrames. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; HBLH; HBTB; HRQX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 462.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2013th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137355935
ISBN
9781137355935
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 178.67

Paperback. Presents the real story of Scotland's soldiers in the First World War. This book focuses on the experiences of those who served in the Scottish divisions. It charts the course of emotions from initial enthusiasm in August 1914 through to outright disillusionment with the continuation of the war in 1917. Num Pages: 256 pages, 56. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBWN; JWLF; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752439501
ISBN
9780752439501
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.41

Hardcover. Editor(s): Reid-Baxter, Jamie. Series: Scottish History Society Fifth Series. Num Pages: 468 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 138 x 39. Weight in Grams: 710.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Scottish History Society United Kingdom
Number of pages
468
Condition
New
SKU
V9780906245286
ISBN
9780906245286
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 50.25

Hardback. Focusing predominantly on the period between April 1706 and January 1707, the book examines the attitudes and reactions of Presbyterians to the treaty and challenges many of the widely held assumptions about the role of the church and other groups during the debate. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKS; 1DBKW; 3JF; HBJD1; HBLL; HRCC93; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 19. Weight in Grams: 578.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
280
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748625055
ISBN
9780748625055
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.95
€ 102.99

Hardback. The Muir Brothers, Religion, Education and Empire. Series: Worlds of the East India Company. 336 pages, 13, 11 black and white, 2 line drawing. A detailed assessment of how Western thinking about India developed in the nineteenth century, focusing on the exceptionally full lives of the scholar-administrator Muir brothers. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JH; HBJF; HBLL; HBTQ. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 28. Weight: 878.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843835790
ISBN
9781843835790
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.28

Hardback. The first in-depth study of the link between Scottish identity and Scottish language. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 460.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
200
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748624379
ISBN
9780748624379
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.95
€ 102.99

Paperback. .
Publisher
Whittles Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849952651
ISBN
9781849952651
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.65

Hardback. This book offers a fresh perspective on the question of Scotland's relationship with Britain. It challenges the standard concept of the Scots as an ancient nation whose British identity only emerged in the early modern era. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 643.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
328
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748623600
ISBN
9780748623600
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.72
€ 125.17

Paperback. This book examines the power of the past upon the present. It shows how generations of Scots have exploited and reshaped history to meet the needs of a series of presents, from the conquest of the Picts to the refounding of Parliament. Editor(s): Cowan, Edward J.; Finlay, Richard J. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748614202
ISBN
9780748614202
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.34

Paperback. From prehistoric Scotland to the Brexit referendum, this little book covers all of the main events in Scottish history. Series: Collins Little Books. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; GBC; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 106. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Second Edition, Second edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780008251109
ISBN
9780008251109
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.10

Paperback. The most student-focused to introduction Scottish History on the market. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 28. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
John Murray Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473608726
ISBN
9781473608726
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

Paperback. Explore the fascinating history of Scotland in an easy-to-read guide Want to discover how a small country on the edge of Northern Europe packs an almighty historical punch? Scottish History For Dummies is your guide to the story of Scotland and its place within the historical narratives of Britain, Europe and the rest of the world. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 188 x 235 x 20. Weight in Grams: 622.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118676158
ISBN
9781118676158
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.30

Hardcover. Explores Scotland's transformation from the largely devout Presbyterian country of 1900, with the church as a major social force, to the diverse, more secular society of today, when less than 10 per cent of Scots attend church. This book looks at the decline in the Protestant-Catholic divide. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DD; HBJD1; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 237 x 19. Weight in Grams: 524.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748682898
ISBN
9780748682898
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.74

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