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Hardback. Tells the story of northern Iraq during the transition from US occupation to local sovereignty. Undoing Saddam goes beyond the attacks and violence to detail the day-to-day problems of rebuilding a nation, including constructing schools, digging wells, completing roads, and building new power plants. Num Pages: 226 pages, 30 b&w photos, 2 maps, timeline illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLX; HBW; JPHV; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597970242
ISBN
9781597970242
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.88

paperback. What distinguishes Richard F. Miller's "A Carrier at War" is its focus on individual officers and sailors and shipboard morale as distinct from the usual "bomb and bullet" reporting. The USS Kitty Hawk's mission paralleled the tortuous course of events leading up to the Iraq War. Num Pages: 272 pages, 29 b&w photos, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLX; HBW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Potomac Books, Inc. United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781597970471
ISBN
9781597970471
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.58

hardcover. In October 2001, the Bush administration sent Amb. James F. Dobbins, who had overseen nation-building efforts in Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo, to war-torn Afghanistan to help the Afghans assemble a successor government to the Taliban. Num Pages: 192 pages, b+w photos & maps. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMC; HBJF; HBLX; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc. United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597970839
ISBN
9781597970839
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.26

Paperback. Today we face America's most terrifying enemy ever: an indigenous insurgent army made up of millions of our own citizens. We snipe at each other from behind impregnable barricades of cynicism, mocking efforts to move ahead and scoffing at once-cherished national ideals. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFC; JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 201 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 232.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597971034
ISBN
9781597971034
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.62

hardcover. In 1955, after assignments at the US Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) and on board a destroyer, Marvin Durning arrived at ONI's office in Munich, Germany. During this year, he participated in the final stages of transforming Germany from a defeated enemy into a respected democracy. World Turned Upside Down is Durning's account this period. Num Pages: 208 pages, 15 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJPG; HBJD; HBLW3; JPSH; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Potomac Books, Inc. United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597971348
ISBN
9781597971348
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.21

Paperback. President John F. Kennedy remains a subject of fascination for both historians and citizens. Consistently ranked among the most popular U.S. Num Pages: 272 pages, 11 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597971485
ISBN
9781597971485
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.48

paperback. Presents a study of unconventional warfare in American military history. This book includes: guerrilla fighting during the American Civil War; wars between the United States and Native Americans; the Philippine Insurrection; the campaign against Mexico's Pancho Villa; and, US occupations of the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Nicaragua. Num Pages: 308 pages, 6 b&w photos, 7 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBW; JWDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc. United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597971560
ISBN
9781597971560
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.92

Paperback. The books in the Essential Bibliographies series include an essay by a noted scholar on the important historiographical issues and a pertinent bibliography for a particular period or theme in military history. Series: Essential Bibliographies Series. Num Pages: 122 pages. BIC Classification: GBCR; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 131 x 9. Weight in Grams: 144.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
122
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597972468
ISBN
9781597972468
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.28

hardcover. From 1917 to 1920 the Woman's Land Army (WLA) brought thousands of city workers, society women, artists, business professionals, and college students into rural America to take over the farm work after men were called to wartime service. Num Pages: 352 pages, 64 b&w photos, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; HBWN; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Potomac Books, Inc. United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781597972734
ISBN
9781597972734
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 28.94

Hardback. In New York City in 1939, neither eighteen-year-old Jack "Jake" Jacobson nor his comrade Murray "Duke" Davison had any intention of joining the military. Their sights were set on playing club dates in what Duke called the "upholstered sewers" of Manhattan. Num Pages: 292 pages, 16 b+w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBLW; HBWQ; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597972857
ISBN
9781597972857
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.03

Hardback. Delves into the myths associated with the Vietnam veteran's experience and looks at them through the war stories they told and continue to tell. Kulik conducts an extremely thorough review of the Vietnam literature and interviews participants wherever possible, poking holes in the war myths of people throughout the political spectrum. Num Pages: 304 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJF; HBLW3; HBWS2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597973045
ISBN
9781597973045
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 28.99

Hardback. As the bloodshed in Iraq intensified in 2005, Afghanistan quickly faded from the nation's front pages to become the "other war," supposedly going well and largely ignored. In fact, the insurgency in Afghanistan was about to break out with renewed force, the drug problem was worsening, and international coordination was losing focus. Num Pages: 256 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLX; HBWS4; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 536.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597974271
ISBN
9781597974271
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.93

Hardback. The history of the Ottoman Empire spanned more than seven centuries. At the height of its power, it stretched over three continents and produced marvels of architecture, literature, science, and warfare. When it fell, its collapse redrew the map of the world and changed the course of history. Num Pages: 302 pages, 24 b/w photos, 4 maps, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 596.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597974967
ISBN
9781597974967
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.23

Hardcover. A major study of the Holland Park Circle, this is both a narrative of the lives, works and influence of the artists, architects and their patrons and a perceptive analysis of the subtle relationships between high Victorian taste and mercantile values. This was the period of art as great fashion. Num Pages: 312 pages, 35 colour plates, 100 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; ACV; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 265 x 201 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1252.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300081640
ISBN
9780300081640
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.45
€ 44.54

Hardcover. Provides an overview of the historical events that have taken place and shaped the islands of the Caribbean Sea. This volume contains information on topics such as women pirates, meals eaten by slaves, and the cultural preference for strong leaders in the region. Series: A Brief History of... Num Pages: 320 pages, black-&-white photographs & illustrations, maps, index, bibliography, suggested reading,. BIC Classification: 1KJ; HBJK; JFC. Category: (ES) Secondary; (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 667.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Facts on File
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816070213
ISBN
9780816070213
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.57

Paperback. Providing a narrative and relating the central events that have shaped the country, this work discusses the various aspects of Ireland's history, including political, economic, cultural, social and foreign affairs. It offers coverage including: Pagan Ireland; The arrival of Christianity; Viking and Norman invasions; and, Protestant power. Num Pages: 384 pages, 58 black-&-white photographs & illustrations, 11 maps, index, bibliography, suggested rea. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 694. 384 pages, 58 black-&-white photographs & illustrations, 11 maps, index, bibliography, suggested rea. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 27. Weight: 694.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Checkmark Books
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816075171
ISBN
9780816075171
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.45

Paperback. An updated look at the history of Saudi Arabia, offering a balanced, informative perspective and covering everything from the dramatic rise in oil prices to the rights of women. Complete with black-and-white illustrations, maps, charts, a chronology, and Series: Brief History Series. Num Pages: 368 pages, 57 black-&-white photographs & illustrations, 11 maps, 5 charts, index, bibliography, glo. BIC Classification: 1FB; GB; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 564.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Checkmark Books
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816082506
ISBN
9780816082506
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.45

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 406.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Checkmark Books
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816083299
ISBN
9780816083299
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.50

Paperback. Series: Brief History Of.. (Checkmark Books). Num Pages: 414 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 151 x 24. Weight in Grams: 585.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
FACTS ON FILE
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816083626
ISBN
9780816083626
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.45

Paperback. Provides an account of life of the author's first tour of duty in Vietnam - the blood, fear, camaraderie, and tedium of combat and maneuver. First published in 1987, this book shows an eager young recruit growing before the reader's eyes into a proud but bloodied combat veteran. Series: Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series. Num Pages: 310 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJPK; BGHA; HBJF; HBJK; HBWS2; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Texas A & M University Press United States
Number of pages
310
Condition
New
SKU
V9781585446049
ISBN
9781585446049
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.45

Hardcover. British children were mobilised for total war in 1914-18. It dominated their school experience and they enjoyed it as a source of entertainment. Their support was believed to be vital for Britain's present and future but their participation was motivated by a desire to remain connected to their absent fathers and brothers. Num Pages: 208 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWN; JFSP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
2014th Edition
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230221758
ISBN
9780230221758
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.86

Hardcover. This book explores the impact of the Napoleonic wars on Danish-Norwegian society and accounts for war experiences and the transformation of identities among the popular classes and educated elites alike. Series: War, Culture and Society, 1750-1850. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DND; 1DNN; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBTR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 25. Weight in Grams: 552.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
2014th Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230302815
ISBN
9780230302815
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.80

Hardcover. This pioneering collection concentrates on witchcraft beliefs rather than witch-hunting. It ranges widely across areas of popular belief, culture and ritual practice, as well as dealing with intellectual life and incorporating regional and comparative elements. Editor(s): Goodare, Julian; Martin, Lauren; Miller, Joyce. Series: Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; HBTB; HRQX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 227 x 21. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
2008th Edition
Number of pages
277
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230507883
ISBN
9780230507883
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.40

Hardback. This book focuses on the identity and public personae of the dogaressa, wives of the elected doges of medieval and early modern Venice. The study traces the evolution of the public functions of the group of quasi-royal wives, rare for their visibility, during Venice's development into a regional economic and political power. Series: New Middle Ages. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 548.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
St Martin's Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312294472
ISBN
9780312294472
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 145.14

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