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Paperback. The light cruiser was a natural development of the sailing frigate - a fast multi-purpose warship that could patrol the sea lanes, protect convoys and scout for enemy battle fleets. While the battleships and carriers grabbed the headlines, these warships quietly got on with the job of securing control of the seas. This book deals with these ships. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b/w; 7 col. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 186 x 7. Weight in Grams: 166.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849086844
ISBN
9781849086844
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.09

paperback. Explaining and illustrating the dramatic training and tactics of the Light Infantry and Rifle regiments, this comprehensive guide will appeal to anyone interested in the Napoleonic wars. Illustrator(s): Hook, Adam. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 40 b/w; 13 col. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 248 x 6. Weight in Grams: 218.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472816061
ISBN
9781472816061
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.38

Paperback. Malcolm Fife explores the fascinating world of British Military Aviation in the 1970s. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPL; HBJD1; HBWS; JWG; JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165. .
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445652818
ISBN
9781445652818
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.59

Hardcover. Aden was a key British base East of Suez for over 100 years. The story of the British occupation and withdrawal has not been told in detail until now. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16pp B & W plates. BIC Classification: 1FBXY; HBJD1; HBJF1; HBTQ; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 596.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783032914
ISBN
9781783032914
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.23

Paperback. Motor Gun Boats were the Spitfires of the Seas of the Royal Navy. Bristling with small-calibre guns and machine guns, they served during the War. This book tells the story of these destructive boats, beginning with their design and development and carrying through to their operational use in the European and Mediterranean theatres of World War-II. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 172 x 5. Weight in Grams: 174.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849080774
ISBN
9781849080774
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.34

Paperback. An exploration of the British Napoleonic Ship-of-the-Line. It covers some of the most famous individuals and ships of the day, such as Nelson, Cochrane, HMS Victory and HMS Indefatigable. There is also a catalogue of all British Ships-of-the-Line from 1792 to 1815. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: Osprey New Vanguard S. Num Pages: 48 pages, 7 colour & 40 b&w illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTM; JWF; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 171 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841763088
ISBN
9781841763088
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.32

Hardcover. For the first time in print a book identifies each regiment and illustrates the change in uniforms, the colour of the facings and the nature and shape of the lace for the officers, NCOs and private soldiers over the period of the Napoleonic War 1793-1815. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; GBC; HBJD1; HBLL; HBWH; JWTU; WCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 283 x 219 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1356.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
330
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781862274846
ISBN
9781862274846
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.56
€ 63.43

Hardback. This book examines British naval policy during the mid-Victorian period, emphasising the political, economic, and foreign relations contexts within which naval policy was formulated. Num Pages: 376 pages, 17 half-tones. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTM; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 36. Weight in Grams: 730.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780804729819
ISBN
9780804729819
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.23

Hardback. The most extensive and detailed analysis of the reporting of the Spanish Civil War ever undertaken. Series: International Communications. Num Pages: 208 pages, 19 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJG; HBJD1; HBWP; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 240 x 18. Weight in Grams: 500.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748627486
ISBN
9780748627486
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.61
€ 112.54

Paperback. Deals with British politics in the 1760s and 1770s during the American Revolution and looks at colonialism and the general conduct of the war with America and also surveys the development of radicalism in Britain subsequent to the war. Series: British History in Perspective. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; 3JF; HBJD1; HBJK; HBLL; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 139 x 12. Weight in Grams: 248.
Edition
1990th Edition
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333404621
ISBN
9780333404621
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 36.65

Paperback. The chapters in this volume celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the seminal work British Politics in the Age of Anne by looking at how Holmes's writing has influenced later historians in various fields, including ones not directly addresses by Holmes, such as gender, jacobite and urban history. Editor(s): Jones, Clyve. Series: Parliamentary History Book Series. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPK; HBAH; HBJD1; HBLW3; JP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405193344
ISBN
9781405193344
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.82

Paperback. British Politics since 1945 offers a comprehensive overview of postwar British politics ideal for introductory students and general readers alike. The book balances a narrative of the major events and personalities of the postwar political scene with a critical assessment of the recurrent issues and concerns of political debate. Series: Making Contemporary Britain. Num Pages: 400 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; HBJD1; HBLW3; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 142 x 215 x 23. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631190752
ISBN
9780631190752
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.37

Paperback. Offers a survey of British politics in the postwar era. This book examines the development of postwar politics and the ways in which it has been interpreted by historians, political scientists and politicians alike. It argues that after 1970 the consensus looked fragile, and shows how it gave away to a new style of politics in Britain. Series: Historical Association Studies. Num Pages: 208 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; HBJD1; HBLW3; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 145 x 216 x 15. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631203209
ISBN
9780631203209
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.37

Paperback. A handy and accessible guide to the colourful and not so colourful characters who have held Britain's top job. Num Pages: 128 pages, 83 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 9. Weight in Grams: 148. 128 pages, 83 illustrations. A handy and accessible guide to the colourful and not so colourful characters who have held Britain's top job. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; JPHL. Dimension: 199 x 127 x 9. Weight: 128.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445610214
ISBN
9781445610214
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.58

Hardback. The story of hugely ambitious and risky long-distance private voyages, only one of which brought huge returns for investors. Num Pages: 250 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 3 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 618.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783270200
ISBN
9781783270200
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 96.34

Hardback. This book examines the important issue of British propaganda to France during the Second World War and aims to show the value of the propaganda campaign to the British war effort. Editor(s): Taylor, Philip. Series: International Communications. Num Pages: 248 pages, 29 B&W. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DDF; HBJD1; HBWQ; JPVN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
248
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748625192
ISBN
9780748625192
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.61
€ 111.31

Paperback. Providing a glimpse into the experiences of regular British and French infantry in North America during the French and Indian War, this book reveals what it was like for soldiers fighting each other at some of the most pivotal engagements of the conflict, La Belle-Famille, Quebec and Sainte-Foy. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Combat. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DDF; 1KBB; 3JJF; HBJK; HBW; JWD; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 8. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472812438
ISBN
9781472812438
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 19.61

Paperback. .
Publisher
Pallas Athene
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843681182
ISBN
9781843681182
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.41

Paperback. A guide to British siege craft in the Napoleonic period. It provides a comprehensive explanation of the various aspects of siege craft, including weaponry, fortifications, engineering and tactics. Illustrated with large pictures, maps and plans, it also details all ten of the sieges by Wellington's army in the Penisular War 1811-13. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations, maps and plans. BIC Classification: 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 510.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781862274273
ISBN
9781862274273
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.41

Num Pages: 400 pages, over 530 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBWN; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 281 x 227 x 43. Weight in Grams: 2034.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764324208
ISBN
9780764324208
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.26
€ 56.69

paperback. This is the first book of its kind to look across disciplines at this vital aspect of British art, literature and culture. It brings the various intertwined histories of social realism into historical perspective, and argues that this sometimes marginalized genre is still an important reference point for creativity in Britain. Editor(s): Tucker, D. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AB; APF; DSA; HBJD1; HBTB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 305.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2011
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349317868
ISBN
9781349317868
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.91

Paperback. Explores high and popular culture; family, race, gender and class relations; sexual attitudes and material conditions; science and technology - the diversity of social developments in Britain from 1945 to 2002. This book moves dexterously through a wide variety of sources, ranging from poetry through film and novels to opinion polls. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; HBJD1; HBLW3; HBTB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 366.
Publisher
Penguin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141005270
ISBN
9780141005270
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.84

Paperback. A book of proven success, authority and readability reprinted to mark the Centenary of the Royal Navy's Submarine Service. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWN; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473853454
ISBN
9781473853454
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.79

Paperback. British Theatre and the Red Peril examines how communism was portrayed in plays in the British theatre between 1917 and 1945, and how at a time when the capitalist system seemed on the verge of collapse, the theatre played a significant part in communicating and manipulating political propaganda in order to influence audiences. Series: Exeter Performance Studies. Num Pages: 224 pages, 5 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; 3JJG; 3JJH; AN; HBJD1; HBLW; JFC; JPFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of Exeter Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859896375
ISBN
9780859896375
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.45

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