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Paperback. Benjamin Disraeli (created Earl of Beaconsfield in 1876) was a towering figure in Victorian politics and literature. Credited with creating and shaping the modern Conservative Party, he spent 3 decades in government and was prime minister twice. This book traces Disraeli's history from his early life in London to his elevation to House of Lords. Num Pages: 112 pages, N/A. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Nonsuch Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- New Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845886059
- ISBN
- 9781845886059
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback. The winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction in 2001, this is a brilliant and indispensable one-volume history of the Third Reich from a leading historian. Num Pages: 992 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JPFQ; JPHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 44. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Publisher
- Pan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Main Market
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780330487573
- ISBN
- 9780330487573
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.76
€ 26.99
€ 18.76
Hardback. Argues that the historic city we know as Medieval Cairo was created in the 19th century by both Egyptians and Europeans against a background of four overlapping political and cultural contexts: the local Egyptian, Anglo-Egyptian, Anglo-Indian, and Ottoman imperial milieux. Num Pages: 240 pages, 38 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JH; ABC; AM; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 621.
- Publisher
- The American University in Cairo Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789774160950
- ISBN
- 9789774160950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.50
€ 37.50
Hardback. This is an original study of British diplomacy in the age of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. It examines the social, cultural and intellectual aspects of diplomatic life and practice between 1750 and 1830. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1D; 1DBK; 3JF; 3JH; HBJD. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 238 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719082726
- ISBN
- 9780719082726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.91
€ 149.91
Hardcover. Num Pages: 552 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWN; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 301 x 217 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1654.
- Publisher
- Tommies Guides United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 552
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908336309
- ISBN
- 9781908336309
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 40.97
€ 52.99
€ 40.97
Paperback. Charts the features of India's development since its independence in 1947, assessing those forces that have contributed to the nation's growth as well as those that have impeded it. This book explores the diverse roots of India's economic robustness, from agriculture to the export boom. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 22. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300158274
- ISBN
- 9780300158274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.03
€ 21.99
€ 17.03
Paperback. The second edition of Drawing the Line: How Mason and Dixon Surveyed the Most Famous Border in America updates Edwin Danson s definitive history of the creation of the Mason - Dixon Line to reflect new research and archival documents that have come to light in recent years. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGT; HBJK; HBLL; TNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 228 x 18. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119141808
- ISBN
- 9781119141808
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.98
€ 35.98
Paperback. Num Pages: 544 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white halftones, maps. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780271058719
- ISBN
- 9780271058719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.72
€ 32.99
€ 25.72
paperback. Ireland's story is amazingly dramatic and intense - and today the influence of Irish culture can be felt around the globe. This book helps explain why, taking readers on the rollercoaster journey through the highs and lows of Ireland's past including invasions, battles, executions, religious divide, uprisings and emigration. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 186 x 27. Weight in Grams: 814.
- Publisher
- For Dummies
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119995876
- ISBN
- 9781119995876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.38
€ 25.99
€ 19.38
Paperback. Series: Modern Library. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 8. Weight in Grams: 120.
- Publisher
- Random House USA Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Modern Library Paperback Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812971330
- ISBN
- 9780812971330
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.09
€ 13.99
€ 11.09
Paperback. This is a history of China for the 900-year time span of the late imperial period. F.W. Mote highlights the personal characteristics of the rulers and dynasties and probes the cultural theme of Chinese adaptations to recurrent alien rule. Num Pages: 1128 pages, 5 halftones, 22 maps, 9 charts. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; 3J; GTB; HBJF; HBLC; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 251 x 165 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1600.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 1128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674012127
- ISBN
- 9780674012127
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 35.84
€ 42.99
€ 35.84
Hardback. The First Northern Ireland Peace Process covers the various attempts to end the 'Troubles' from 1972-76. These attempts included secret talks with the Provisional IRA and a parallel process to build a political consensus between the British and Irish Governments and the main constitutional parties in Northern Ireland. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; 3JJPL; HBJD1; HBLW; JPFN; JPWS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137277169
- ISBN
- 9781137277169
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.86
€ 112.86
Hardback. A lively account of the brash men who chased their American Dreams all the way to China Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; HBJF; HBJK; JPS; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 294
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439906897
- ISBN
- 9781439906897
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.28
€ 87.28
Paperback. An accessible introduction to an enigmatic country, covering all the key topics from the times of the legendary samurai to Japan's position as an industrialized post-war nation Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780742564
- ISBN
- 9781780742564
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.36
€ 15.99
€ 12.36
Hardback. Adopting a life story approach, this book explores the memories of those who attended Irish secondary schools prior to 1967. It serves to initiate and enhance the practice of remembering secondary school education amongst those who attended secondary schools not just in Ireland, but around the world. Series: Historical Studies in Education. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; HBTB; JNB; JNLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 224 x 19. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137560797
- ISBN
- 9781137560797
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.12
€ 122.12
Paperback. Documents early Tel-Aviv against the backdrop of its earlier years Editor(s): Azaryahu, Maoz; Troen, S. Ilan. Series: An Israel Studies Book. Num Pages: 480 pages, 45 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 3JJ; GTB; HBJF1; HBLW; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 32. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253223579
- ISBN
- 9780253223579
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.12
€ 26.99
€ 25.12
Paperback. The Industrial Revolution was one of the great, transforming events of world history. Robert C. Allen explains what happened during this period, and why. He asks why the revolution occured in Britain rather than other countries, and looks at the impact of changing technology and business organizations on contemporary social structures. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 168 pages, 10 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLL; HBT; HBTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 114 x 174 x 11. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198706786
- ISBN
- 9780198706786
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.82
€ 11.99
€ 10.82
Hardcover. Num Pages: 614 pages, b/w photo section. BIC Classification: 1MBN; 3J; HBJ; HBJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 150 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1370.
- Publisher
- Oratia Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780947506100
- ISBN
- 9780947506100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.95€ 61.59
€ 87.95
€ 61.59
Paperback. Hebrew Scriptures Greeks Canaanites Israelites Romans Christians Muslims Crusaders. You will meet them all in this lively guide book, as you tour from event to event in the history of this small piece of land, wedged between Egypt and the Fertile Crescent. Num Pages: 160 pages, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FBH; HBJF1; HRAX; HRJ; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- Gefen Publishing House
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789652294920
- ISBN
- 9789652294920
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.33
€ 24.99
€ 17.33
Paperback. In the First World War many battles on the Western Front had lasted weeks or months. All too often they degenerated into glacial and indecisive campaigns of attrition. This title chronicles the sixteen decisive battles of the Second World War, from the Blitzkrieg of Poland to the fall of Berlin. Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451848
- ISBN
- 9780752451848
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.62
€ 19.99
€ 18.62
Paperback. Examines the Roman games focusing on the practicalities of entertainment and architectural venues. This book offers an introduction to the main forms of spectacle in the Roman world, their nature, context and social importance. It also includes a section which reviews the modern reception of Roman spectacles, especially those involving gladiators. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 171 x 216 x 6. Weight in Grams: 142.
- Publisher
- Duckworth Publishers
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853996962
- ISBN
- 9781853996962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.13
€ 32.13
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857459589
- ISBN
- 9780857459589
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.68€ 73.34
€ 117.68
€ 73.34
Paperback. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJK; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 229 x 32. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801475689
- ISBN
- 9780801475689
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.70
€ 34.99
€ 31.70
Paperback. Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular, trusted and wide-ranging series for A-level History students. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; 4KL; HBJD; HBLL; HBW. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 191 x 246 x 12. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publisher
- Hodder Education
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471838880
- ISBN
- 9781471838880
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.90
€ 31.90