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Regional & national history
Paperback. The My Lai massacre of March 16, 1968, and the court martial of Lt. William Calley a year and a half later are among the bleakest episodes of the Vietnam War. This work examines its haunting legacy through an exchange of contemporary viewpoints. Editor(s): Anderson, David L. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 258 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; HBJF; HBJK; HBWS2; JWLF; JWXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700610570
- ISBN
- 9780700610570
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.30
€ 35.30
Paperback. The Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862, left more dead American soldiers in its wake than any other 24-hour period in history. This guide provides a moment-by-moment replay of one of the most significant Civil War campaigns. Editor(s): Luvaas, Jay; Nelson, Harold W. Series: Guides to Civil War Battles. Num Pages: 336 pages, 29 illustrations, 24 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- First Edition. 1 in number line
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700607846
- ISBN
- 9780700607846
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.86
€ 41.86
Paperback. This is a study of the trade wars between England and Holland in 1652-54, 1665-67 and 1672-74, set in their naval, political and economic contexts. The book considers the role and influence of powerful mercantile interest groups on government policy for both countries. Series: Modern Wars in Perspective. Num Pages: 254 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DDN; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; JWF; KCLT; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 324.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Longman
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582056305
- ISBN
- 9780582056305
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.31
€ 63.31
Hardcover. This book gathers the most recent scholarship on the historicization of masculinity by the most original and widely respected thinkers in the field. By using the analytical tools of Queer Theory these interdisciplinary scholars have reconfigured the history of sexuality in radically altering how we think about sexuality and how we write history. Editor(s): O'Donnell, Katherine; O'Rourke, Michael. Num Pages: 219 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DD; 3J; HBJD; HBLH; JFSK2; JHBK5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333997437
- ISBN
- 9780333997437
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.26
€ 62.26
Paperback. Examines the origins of European ethnic groups which subsequently developed into the nations of Europe. This book looks at evidence for the existence of an ethnic consciousness among the dominant European groups; this later formed the basis of nation states. Editor(s): Smyth, Alfred P. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLC; JFSL; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333984499
- ISBN
- 9780333984499
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Condition: New
€ 180.50
€ 180.50
Hardcover. This is a collection of essays by British and American historians and political theorists. Moving beyond a conventional action/reaction view of capitalism and its critics, the volume explores how critical traditions and beliefs have helped to shape capitalism. Editor(s): Bevir, Mark; Trentmann, Frank. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW; KCLF; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333980811
- ISBN
- 9780333980811
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
Hardcover. This volume offers insights into the relationship between Russia and Europe during the reign of Peter the Great, and it looks at Peter's personality, legacy and relevance for Russia today. Editor(s): Hughes, Lindsey. Series: Studies in Russia and East Europe. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JD; 3JF; HBJD; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333920091
- ISBN
- 9780333920091
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.10
€ 120.10
Hardcover. These essays on wartime and postwar US foreign policy re-evaluate well known crises and documents many less familiar aspects of the nation's mid-20th century conflicts. Leading diplomatic historians address familiar subjects from new angles, using newly-researched material. Editor(s): Carter, Dale; Clifton, Robin; Dockrill, Saki. Series: Cold War History. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; HBJK; HBLW3; JPS; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333919408
- ISBN
- 9780333919408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.26
€ 119.26
Hardcover. From the Fashoda incident in 1898 to the Blair Jospin "entente" at the end of the 20th century, this book reviews 100 years of Franco-British relations. This collection shows that there is more common ground than usually suspected and a strong case for co-operation. Editor(s): Chassaigne, Philippe; Dockrill, Michael L. Series: Studies in Military and Strategic History. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLW; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333912614
- ISBN
- 9780333912614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.05
€ 119.05
Hardcover. This collection offers comprehensive insights into pivotal areas of concern regarding developments in Zimbabwe since its independence. It discloses the intra-elite competition, assesses the performance of Zimbabwe's economy and explains how the country's natural resources have been managed. Editor(s): Darnolf, Staffan; Laakso, Liisa. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMW; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; HBJH; HBLW3; JP; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333804537
- ISBN
- 9780333804537
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.18
€ 63.18
Hardcover. This collection of papers analyzes Romania's experiences of the transition from the harsh realities of the Ceausescu dictatorship to the uncertainties of the efforts to consolidate democracy and introduce a market economy. Editor(s): Light, Duncan; Phinnemore, David. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVWR; 3JJPR; HBJD; HBLW3; HBTB; JPHV; JPHX; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 601.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333791875
- ISBN
- 9780333791875
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.77
€ 119.77
Hardcover. The coming of colonialism to Sub-saharan Africa generated many forces that historians often describe in abstract terms. Such terms often hide or overwhelm individual experiences. "Agency and action in colonial Africa" attempts to capture the role of these "agents" of empire. Editor(s): Youe, Christopher P.; Stapleton, Tim. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HF; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJH; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 19. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333778852
- ISBN
- 9780333778852
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.54
€ 118.54
Hardcover. Explores key aspects of the rapidly changing political and cultural scene in France from the First Republic, through the Consulate and Empire to the death of Louis XVIII in 1824. It includes chapters on feminism, politics and theatre, elections and plebiscites, revolution and counter-revolution. Editor(s): Cross, Marie; Williams, David, Ph.D. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBTB; HBTV; JFC; JPH; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 497.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket.
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333772652
- ISBN
- 9780333772652
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Hardback. This volume deals with relations between Japan and Britain in the poetical diplomatic sphere from 1931 to the present day. From the political diplomatic standpoint, it discusses the deteriorating relationship of the 1930s, leading on to increasingly healthy postwar relations. Series: The History of Anglo-Japanese Relations, 1600-2000. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FPJ; 3JJ; GTJ; HBJF; HBLW; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 605.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333770986
- ISBN
- 9780333770986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.44
€ 140.44
Hardcover. This collection presents views on key aspects of Russian/Soviet history such as the non-Slavic sources of Russian statehood; tsarist penal systems; the pre-evolutionary technological level; the famine of 1931-3; patronage practices in Stalin's Russia; and the fall of the Soviet Union. Editor(s): Wheatcroft, Stephen G. Series: Studies in Russian and East European History and Society. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333754610
- ISBN
- 9780333754610
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.35
€ 119.35
Hardcover. Contemporary Turkey often appears to be juggling a plethora of agenda issues with military interventions of varying degrees and short lived, wobbly coalition governments. This work offers clear and accessible background information to events that have aided and hindered the country's development. Editor(s): Lovatt, Debbie. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJD; HBJF; HBLW3; JFSR2; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333753781
- ISBN
- 9780333753781
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.23
€ 119.23
Hardcover. The essays in this volume explore the multiple connections and parallels between the histories of the American south and the Italian south. Leading historians of the two regions consider issues such as the stereotypes relating to the two souths and the ideology of the landed elite. Editor(s): Halpern, Rick; Dal Lago, Enrico. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1KBBF; 1KBBS; HBJD; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333739716
- ISBN
- 9780333739716
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.62
€ 62.62
Hardcover. An analysis of one of the features of post-Cold War Europe: the emergence of subregional co-operation in areas such as the Barents, the Baltic Sea, and Central Europe. The book provides case studies of the subregional groups and examines their relations with NATO and the European Union. Editor(s): Cottey, Andrew. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLW3; JPS; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333733608
- ISBN
- 9780333733608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.61
€ 119.61
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333729731
- ISBN
- 9780333729731
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.46
€ 119.46
Hardcover. With the aid of official records of former Communist countries, this analysis of diplomatic relations, economic imperialism, and cultural influences on great, middle and small rank European powers, reveals how and why the victors failed to reach an agreement of postwar order in Europe. Editor(s): Varsori, Antonio; Calandri, Elena; Calandra, Elena. Series: Cold War History. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; 3JJPG; GTJ; HBJD; HBLW3; HBWQ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 657.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333723388
- ISBN
- 9780333723388
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.88
€ 119.88
Hardcover. A brief glance at 20th century European history would suggest that wars and their aftermath produced the major turning points in its development. But can we really divide Europe's development into neat postwar eras? This comparative collection offers insights into this question. Editor(s): Levy, Carl; Roseman, Mark. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 148 x 224 x 25. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333721032
- ISBN
- 9780333721032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.77
€ 119.77
Hardcover. The unification of Germany set in motion the transformation of a whole society. This book examines key areas of transformation with special reference to the place and future of the family. Editor(s): Kolinsky, Eva. Series: Anglo-German Foundation. Num Pages: 237 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJPR; HBJD; HBLW3; JHBK; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333699874
- ISBN
- 9780333699874
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.48
€ 62.48
Hardcover. The proceedings of a Development Studies Association conference examining the historical background to famine and the reasons why famine continues to exist in much of the developing world today. Explores the causes of food insecurity and offers practical policy proposals on famine prevention and post-famine rehabilitation. Editor(s): O'Neill, Helen; Toye, John. Series: Palgrave Development Studies. Num Pages: 545 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 1QFG; GTF; HBJD1; HBLL; JFFC1; JKSR; KCZ; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 43. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333682463
- ISBN
- 9780333682463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.27
€ 183.27
Hardcover. An examination of South Africa's history and society from a variety of comparative perspectives, featuring the work of South African, American and British scholars. Editor(s): Greenstein, Ran. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; HBJH; HBTB; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 153 x 30. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333670668
- ISBN
- 9780333670668
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.85
€ 119.85