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Hardcover. The 1846-1848 war between the US and Mexico had conventional battles waged between two sovereign nations. However, two little-known guerrilla wars also took place. Using information from 24 archives, including the normally closed files of Mexico's National Defense Archives, this book argues that these other conflicts were crucial. Num Pages: 216 pages, 15 b/w photographs, 5 tables, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Publisher
- Texas Christian University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875653020
- ISBN
- 9780875653020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.76
€ 30.99
€ 27.76
Paperback. A surprising, witty and entertaining journey through the Latin roots of the English language, by the bestselling author of Veni Vidi Vici and Eureka! Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 2AB; 2ADL; CBX; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Atlantic Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782399339
- ISBN
- 9781782399339
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.40
€ 14.99
€ 11.40
Paperback. Tells the story of the 100-year quest to understand an ancient computer, the scientific artefact we have from antiquity. This title reveals a diverse cast of characters - ranging from Archimedes to Jacques Cousteau - and explores the roots of modern technology in Ancient Greece, the Islamic world and medieval Europe. Num Pages: 336 pages, col. Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBLA; PDX; PGZ; TBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099519768
- ISBN
- 9780099519768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.73
€ 14.99
€ 11.73
Paperback. Drawing on declassified documents, this book reveals missions as remarkable as a plot to assassinate Mussolini and plans to arm the Mafia, and brings home the risks that secret agencies run when trying to undermine well-entrenched regimes. It features a tale of desperate daring, tragic sacrifice and long-held wartime secrets. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 36. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571299195
- ISBN
- 9780571299195
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.91
€ 17.99
€ 12.91
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 145 colour illustrations, 1 maps, 25 black & white illustrations, 170 illus., 145 in colo. BIC Classification: 1QMP; HBJQ; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 255 x 2. Weight in Grams: 1054.
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295999227
- ISBN
- 9780295999227
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 34.60
€ 36.99
€ 34.60
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591431817
- ISBN
- 9781591431817
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.06
€ 19.06
Hardcover. Compared to other animals, the way humans live - our manners, morals, habits, experiences, relationships, technology, values - changes at a bewildering speed. Why is this? Felipe Fernandez-Armesto offers some revolutionary answers to this fundamental question about our species - and speculates on what they mean for our future. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 149 x 223 x 23. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198744429
- ISBN
- 9780198744429
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 34.39
€ 40.99
€ 34.39
Paperback. A vast archive of documents, unread since the sixteenth century, revises the portrait of Spain's best-known king Num Pages: 456 pages, 45 col. illus. & 14 figs. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JB; BGH; BGR; HBJD; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 217 x 38. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300216950
- ISBN
- 9780300216950
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.46
€ 25.99
€ 19.46
Paperback. Num Pages: 108 pages. BIC Classification: AS; DSB; HB; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 8. Weight in Grams: 163.
- Publisher
- Theatre Communications Group Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 108
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559362337
- ISBN
- 9781559362337
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.25
€ 13.99
€ 13.25
Paperback. The new edition of this award-winning biography contains fresh insights into one of history's most intriguing figures. By emphasizing the impact of political and social upheaval in shaping Mussolini's image, Bosworth skillfully juxtaposes his subject's renowned brutality against his inner compassion. Mussolini never fails to grip. Num Pages: 544 pages, 27 b/w photographs, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; JPFQ; JPHL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 28. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340981733
- ISBN
- 9780340981733
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.11
€ 33.99
€ 24.11
Hardback. Contemporary Spanish Gothic is the first book to study how the Gothic mode intersects with cultural production in Spain today, considering some of the ways in which such production feeds off and simultaneously feeds into Gothic production more widely. BIC Classification: 1DS; APFA; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 241 x 17. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474402996
- ISBN
- 9781474402996
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.94€ 101.56
€ 105.94
€ 101.56
Paperback. Wentworth in Yorkshire was surrounded by 70 collieries employing tens of thousands of men. It is the finest and largest Georgian house in Britain and belonged to the Fitzwilliam family. This title tells the story of its demise: family feuds, forbidden love, class war, and a tragic and violent death played their part. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 37. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141019239
- ISBN
- 9780141019239
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.29
€ 17.99
€ 13.29
Hardback. Num Pages: 480 pages, 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 848.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748632787
- ISBN
- 9780748632787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.37€ 128.95
€ 135.37
€ 128.95
Paperback. Counterinsurgency, Civil War, and Decolonization. Series: African Studies. 278 pages, 10 b/w illus. This 2009 book details the devastating Mau Mau civil war fought in Kenya during the 1950s and its legacies for the post-colonial state. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; 3JJPG; HBJH; HBLW; HBW. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 15. Weight: 442.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 278
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521130905
- ISBN
- 9780521130905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 31.36
€ 31.99
€ 31.36
Paperback. Tells the true story of a young woman caught up in Saddam Hussein's genocide of the Kurdish people of Iraq. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; BG; HBJF1; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 107 x 28. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Publisher
- Bantam Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780553818147
- ISBN
- 9780553818147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.11
€ 11.99
€ 10.11
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 22. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Publisher
- Trine Day United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780984185849
- ISBN
- 9780984185849
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.66
€ 25.99
€ 23.66
Paperback. Shortlisted for the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-fiction 2011. Life is on the up. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 197 x 29. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 47959th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007267125
- ISBN
- 9780007267125
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.24
€ 14.99
€ 11.24
Paperback. From the origins of the Earth to the outcome of the First World War, this work presents an account of the evolution of life and the development of the human race. It considers such subjects as the Neolithic era, the rise of Judaism, the Golden Age of Athens, the life of Christ, the rise of Islam, and the discovery of America. Editor(s): Sherborne, Michael. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141441825
- ISBN
- 9780141441825
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.74
€ 14.99
€ 11.74
Hardback. Philosophy explores the deepest, most fundamental questions of reality. This accessible and entertaining chronology presents 250 of the most important theories, events and seminal publications in the field. Series: Sterling Milestones. Num Pages: 528 pages, full colour photographs. BIC Classification: HBL; HPC; HPD; HRAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 222 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1442.
- Publisher
- Union Square & Co.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781454918479
- ISBN
- 9781454918479
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.64
€ 33.99
€ 24.64
Hardcover. The dramatic story of Richard III, England's last medieval king, captured the world's attention when an archaeological team led by the University of Leicester identified his remains in February 2013. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLC1; HDDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 236 x 18. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118783146
- ISBN
- 9781118783146
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 22.91
€ 27.99
€ 22.91
Hardcover. Hardcover, with dustjacket. Clean copy in reasonable to good condition. Some light shelf wear. Some wear and tear to dustjacket. Ex library with usual markings.
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Constable
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1970
- SKU
- KRF0010679
- ISBN
- 9780094556201
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Through runic inscriptions and behind the veil of myth, this book aims to discover the true story of viking women. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DBR; 1DNC; HBJD1; HBLC; HDD; JFC; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 386. 248 pages, black & white illustrations. Through runic inscriptions and behind the veil of myth, this book aims to discover the true story of viking women. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DBR; 1DNC; HBJD1; HBLC; HDD; JFC; JFSJ1. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 14. Weight: 380.
- Publisher
- Boydell Press
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851153605
- ISBN
- 9780851153605
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 24.76
€ 35.99
€ 24.76
paperback. An engaging and myth-free biography of Napoleon. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JH; BGH; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780872506
- ISBN
- 9781780872506
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.19
€ 17.99
€ 13.19
Paperback. Analyzing the three Japanese attempts to retake the island in the face of ferocious American resistance, this book shows how the battle was won and lost, and how it affected the outcome of the Pacific War as a whole. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1MKLS; 3JJH; HBJM; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 249 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472806932
- ISBN
- 9781472806932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.43
€ 25.99
€ 21.43