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Paperback. Gregory of tours wrote this dramatic narrative of sixth-century French history as a chronicle of the events leading up to and including his 21-year tenure as bishop of tours. Translator(s): Thorpe, Lewis. Num Pages: 720 pages, map, index. BIC Classification: DNF; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 31. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Number of pages
- 720
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1976
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140442953
- ISBN
- 9780140442953
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.95
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Paperback. Describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. Frequently giving rise to colorful digressions, this book blends fact and legend to offer a compelling Greek view of the world of the fifth century BC. Translator(s): De Selincourt, Aubrey. Num Pages: 784 pages, bibliog , chronology, notes, glossary. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DNF; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 34. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Edition
- Reissue
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140449082
- ISBN
- 9780140449082
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.37
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Hardcover. Tacitus (c. 55 c. 120 CE), renowned for concision and psychology, is paramount as a historian of the early Roman empire. What survives of "Histories" covers the dramatic years 69 70. What survives of "Annals" tells an often terrible tale of 14 28, 31 37, and, partially, 47 66. Translator(s): Moore, C.H. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 497 pages, 2M. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; DNF; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 116 x 167 x 28. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Loeb
- Number of pages
- 497
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1925
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674991231
- ISBN
- 9780674991231
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.68
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Hardcover. Traditionally known as the Father of History, the Greek writer Herodotus(c 484-420 BC), was the first man to tell a story in prose on the scale of the ILIAD and the ODYSSEY. This book deals with his work. Editor(s): Blakeney, E.H. Translator(s): Rawlinson, George; Thomas, Rosalind. Num Pages: 772 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DSBB; HBG; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 133 x 44. Weight in Grams: 852.
- Publisher
- Everyman United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 800
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857152340
- ISBN
- 9781857152340
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.06
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Paperback. Editor(s): Levene, D. S. Translator(s): Fyfe, W.H. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 368 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199540709
- ISBN
- 9780199540709
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Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.58
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Paperback. Originally published: Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 1998. Translator(s): Waterfield, Robin. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 848 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DNF; DSBB; HBG; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 39. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 848
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- unknown
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199535668
- ISBN
- 9780199535668
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Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.61
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Paperback. Includes thirteen selections from the polemical writings of Henry D Thoreau that represent various stages in his twenty-two years of active writing. This title offers a microcosm of Thoreau's literary career. It allows the reader to achieve a full sense of Thoreau's evolution as a writer and thinker. Editor(s): Glick, Wendell. Series: Writings of Henry D. Thoreau. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 204 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 242.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691118765
- ISBN
- 9780691118765
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€ 23.99€ 17.85
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Paperback. An anthology of nearly two hundred "hieroglyphics," or allegorical emblems, said to have been used by the Pharaonic scribes in describing natural and moral aspects of the world. This work tells how various types of natural phenomena, emotions, virtues, philosophical concepts, and human character-types were symbolized. Translator(s): Boas, George. Series: Bollingen Series (General). Num Pages: 148 pages, 10 illus. BIC Classification: 2CX; CF; DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691000923
- ISBN
- 9780691000923
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.32
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Paperback. Series: Focus Classical Library. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 141 x 216 x 6. Weight in Grams: 126.
- Publisher
- Focus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780941051019
- ISBN
- 9780941051019
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
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Hardback. The Heart of Mid-Lothian is precisely focused on the trials for murder of John Porteous and of Effie Deans in 1736 and 1737. Editor(s): Hewitt, David; Lumsden, Alison. Series: Edinburgh Edition of the Waverley Novels. Num Pages: 792 pages, geneal. table, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 2AB; DNF; DSBF; FC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 147 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1092.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 792
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748605705
- ISBN
- 9780748605705
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Condition: New
€ 183.72
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Paperback. A poet whose verse inspired music by Schubert, Schumann, Mendelssohn and Brahms, Heinrich Heine (1797-1856) was in his lifetime equally admired for his elegant prose. This collection charts the development of that prose, beginning with three meditative works from the "Travel Pictures". Editor(s): Robertson, Ritchie. Translator(s): Robertson, Ritchie. Num Pages: 368 pages, notes. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140448504
- ISBN
- 9780140448504
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.46
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Hardcover. Addresses one of the most fundamental questions of all: what makes for a happy life? This title explores the sensual happiness of the flesh; covers the difficulties of the modern world's obsession with consumption; and, finally the consolation and sympathy provided by art and literature. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 116 x 14. Weight in Grams: 158. Clean copy fine in dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear. Remains a very good copy
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Chatto & Windus
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMK0014614
- ISBN
- 9780701187118
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Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
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A reprint of the University of Toronto edition of 1965. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; DSA; DSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 383
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872203112
- ISBN
- 9780872203112
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Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 38.45
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paperback. .
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140445602
- ISBN
- 9780140445602
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Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.00
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Paperback. Offers a selection from author's startlingly vivid and candid diary, including his famous account of the Great Fire. Series: Little Black Classics. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JD; DNF; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 111 x 161 x 7. Weight in Grams: 54.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141397542
- ISBN
- 9780141397542
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Condition: New
€ 5.52
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Paperback. A new and complete English translation Editor(s): Maximin, Daniel. Translator(s): Walker, Keith L. Num Pages: 104 pages, 3 illus. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Press of New England United States
- Number of pages
- 104
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780819572752
- ISBN
- 9780819572752
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.78
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Paperback.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571141517
- ISBN
- 9780571141517
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.05
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Paperback. Brings together many important historical texts, including speeches of Themistius, the "Passion of St Saba", and evidence relating to the life and work of Ulfila. Series: Translated Texts for Historians. Num Pages: 224 pages, maps, figures, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DV; 1QDAR; 3D; DNF; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 211 x 148 x 11. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780853234265
- ISBN
- 9780853234265
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.45
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paperback. How does it feel to be constantly regarded as a potential threat, strip-searched at every airport? Or be told that, as an actress, the part you're most fitted to play is 'wife of a terrorist'? How does it feel to have words from your native language misused, misappropriated and used aggressively towards you? Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; DQ; JFFN; JFSL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. . Some light scuffing and shelfwear, otherwise a very good copy.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Unbound
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KRF2233482
- ISBN
- 9781783523955
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 12.99€ 9.87
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Paperback. The bewitched Lucius passes from owner to owner - encountering a desperate gang of robbers and being forced to perform lewd 'human' tricks on stage - until the Goddess Isis finally breaks the spell and Lucius is initiated into her cult. Editor(s): Kenney, E. J. Translator(s): Kenney, E. J. Num Pages: 320 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 2ACG; 2ADL; DNF; DSBB; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140435900
- ISBN
- 9780140435900
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Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.43
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Paperback. A profound essay collection from the beloved author of Gilead, Houskeeping and Lila. Num Pages: 336 pages, No illustration. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349007335
- ISBN
- 9780349007335
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.02
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paperback. Num Pages: 32 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 111. . Good clean copy showing light age and wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Penguin London
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMO0001102
- ISBN
- 9780241978313
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.70
€ 5.70
The Gift of Birds. True Encounters with Avian Spirits.
Habegger, Larry; Carlson, A.Greimann. Ed(S): ...
Paperback. Whether it roots us in our own backyard or takes us across continents, watching birds calls us to stillness and demands our keen attention to the details that flicker around us. This collection of stories will appeal to bird lovers everywhere. Editor(s): Habegger, Larry. Series: Special interest. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1M; DNF; RG; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 433.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Travelers' Tales, Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781885211415
- ISBN
- 9781885211415
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.63
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Paperback. First published in 1963 this new edition of Ruskin's writings aims to make his ideas and works accessible to the modern reader. This volume powerfully demonstrates the range and inexhaustible vitality of his prose and provided a reference tool for Victorianists. Series: Victorian Literature and Culture Series. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DSBF; GBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 138 x 31. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813917894
- ISBN
- 9780813917894
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.26
€ 49.26