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20th century

Paperback. The hundred years from 1850 to 1950 were London's railway century, an era during which the city was defined by its railways: grimy and utilitarian yet at the same time elegant and innovative. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; 3JJ; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 235 x 12. Weight in Grams: 392.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752462912
ISBN
9780752462912
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.35

Paperback. A revisionist biography of Lyndon Baines Johnson which traces his life from his childhood to his election as John F. Kennedy's Vice-President. Num Pages: 754 pages, 16 pp halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; JPFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1062.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
754
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195079043
ISBN
9780195079043
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.31

Hardcover. Any listener knows the power of music to define a place, but few can describe the how or why of this phenomenon. This title showcases how American jazz defined a culture particularly preoccupied with place. It analyzes both the performances and cultural context of leading jazz figures, including the many famous venues where they played. Num Pages: 312 pages, 8 halftones, 11 line drawings, 10 musical examples. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; AVGJ; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226044941
ISBN
9780226044941
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.90
€ 92.29

Paperback. Any listener knows the power of music to define a place, but few can describe the how or why of this phenomenon. This title showcases how American jazz defined a culture particularly preoccupied with place. It analyzes both the performances and cultural context of leading jazz figures, including the many famous venues where they played. Num Pages: 312 pages, 8 halftones, 11 line drawings, 10 musical examples. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; AVGJ; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226044958
ISBN
9780226044958
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 33.12

Paperback. The first comprehensive examination of the early blues industry and the music it produced Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 280 pages, 31 photographs; 9 tables; 688 lines of music. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3JH; 3JJC; 3JJF; AVGK; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 18. Weight in Grams: 592.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252076763
ISBN
9780252076763
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 38.86

Paperback. A new perspective on the forgotten Beach Boy - the voice of 'God Only Knows', 'Good Vibrations', and more. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30 black and white in plate selection. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 215 x 25. Weight in Grams: 684.
Publisher
Jawbone Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908279842
ISBN
9781908279842
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.60

Hardback. Extension of presidential leadership in foreign affairs to war powers has destabilized our constitutional order and deranged our foreign policy. Stephen M. Griffin shows unexpected connections between the imperial presidency and constitutional crises, and argues for accountability by restoring Congress to a meaningful role in decisions for war. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; 3JM; JPHC; JPS; LNDH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 157 x 30. Weight in Grams: 712.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674058286
ISBN
9780674058286
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 45.29

Paperback. Num Pages: 74 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; 3JJPR; 3JM; JPQB; JWK; KCL; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 7. Weight in Grams: 91.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
RAND United States
Number of pages
74
Condition
New
SKU
V9780833023285
ISBN
9780833023285
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.12

Paperback. The untold story of Scott's Northern Party and their incredible survival of an Antarctic winter Num Pages: 384 pages, 2x8 b/w. BIC Classification: 1MTS; 3JJC; BTP; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Murray
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Edition
Proof Copy
SKU
V9780719595905
ISBN
9780719595905
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.20

Paperback. Num Pages: 298 pages, Photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMN; 3JJPN; HBJD1; HBLW3; HBTB; KNAT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 138 x 17. Weight in Grams: 378.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Five Leaves Publications
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907869952
ISBN
9781907869952
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.24

Hardcover. Lyndon Baines Johnson ascended to the presidency in the wake of tragedy. His presidency was marked by controversies over civil rights, the Vietnam War, foreign policy, and law-and-order issues. Decades later, it's now possible to reexamine those controversies to illuminate the achievements and failures of one of this misunderstood president. Editor(s): Lerner, Mitchell B. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 735.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Univ Pr of Kansas
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700613847
ISBN
9780700613847
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.15

Paperback. Brings together scholars from a broad variety of disciplines, who offer fresh insights on the Vietnam War's psychological, economic, artistic, political, and environmental impacts. Each essay examines a different facet of the war, from its representation in Marvel comic books to the experiences of Vietnamese soldiers exposed to Agent Orange. Editor(s): Boyle, Brenda M.; Lim, Jeehyun. Series: War Culture Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 6 photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJF; HBLW3; HBWS2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 324.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813579931
ISBN
9780813579931
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.05

Hardcover. Haunting views of the early twentieth century's most significant events flank pictures of the last remnants of the premodern world. Num Pages: 256 pages, 233 duotone photographs. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; AC; AJG; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 241. .
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393239737
ISBN
9780393239737
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 43.38

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 158 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813936444
ISBN
9780813936444
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.24

Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages, 40 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; 3JJ; BGLA; DSBH; DSK; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 223 x 30. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780295999364
ISBN
9780295999364
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 120.10

Paperback. Brian Viner's quest to discover whatever happened to the heroes of his youth, the Everton side of 1977-78. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8pp B-W plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JJPL; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 28. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471131714
ISBN
9781471131714
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.66

Paperback. Series: Battleground Europe. Num Pages: 160 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 141 x 9. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Pen & Sword
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780850529043
ISBN
9780850529043
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.42

Paperback. The story of Loos 1915 Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 23. Weight in Grams: 352.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
315
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752446769
ISBN
9780752446769
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.40

Hardcover. A fascinating insight into Clive James, the songwriter - his lyrics and the life events that led to them. Described by Clive as 'the work I'm known least for, but which is closest to my heart', this book will be loved by Clive James fans and music fans alike. BIC Classification: 1MBF; 3JJ; 3JM; AVH; AVQ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 224 x 25. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
Red Door Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910453230
ISBN
9781910453230
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.32

Paperback. An account of three young women who attended the University of California at Berkeley and became caught up in the tumultuous changes of the 60s. It chronicles the hopes, confusion and disillusionment of a generation whose rites of passage defined one of the most contentious decades of this century. Num Pages: 381 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBTB; JFC; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 68.
Publisher
University of California Press Berkeley
Number of pages
381
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520209107
ISBN
9780520209107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.57

Paperback. Three of Federico Garcia Lorca's most famous plays in a single volume, translated from the Spanish and introduced by one of Scotland's finest playwrights, Jo Clifford. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 2ADS; 3JJP; DD; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848426320
ISBN
9781848426320
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.12

Paperback. A document of Depression-era Los Angeles, that illuminates a pivotal moment in L A's history, when writers like Raymond Chandler, Nathanael West, and F Scott Fitzgerald were creating the images and associations - and the mystique - for which the City of Angels is still known. Num Pages: 504 pages, 111 b/w photographs, 7 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 3JJG; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 138 x 36. Weight in Grams: 654.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520268838
ISBN
9780520268838
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.61

Hardback. A detailed and thorough challenge to the Revisionist historians' claims that the Vietnam War was in fact won in the period after the 1968 Tet Offensive only to be thrown away by media influence on a war weary public. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 416 pages, 4 illustrations, 27 maps. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJF; HBLW3; HBWS2; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University Press of Kansas United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780700623525
ISBN
9780700623525
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.75

Hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 3JJ; BM; HBJF1; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 215 x 30. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
Seren
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781722527
ISBN
9781781722527
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.06

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