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Empires & historical states
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Empires & historical states
Paperback. Presents an account of the great Ottoman Empire in the early nineteenth century, a key period often seen as the eve of Tanzimat westernizing reforms and the beginning of three distinct histories - ethnic nationalism in the Balkans, imperial modernization from Istanbul, and European colonialism in the Middle East. Num Pages: 320 pages, 3 b/w photos, 5 maps, 2 line drawings, and 1 table. BIC Classification: 1QDT; 3JF; HBJD; HBJF1; HBLL; HBTQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520266353
- ISBN
- 9780520266353
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.92
€ 33.99
€ 24.92
Paperback. Bernal's response to criticisms to his 1987 book, 'BLACK ATHENA', which argued for an Afro-Asiatic origin for Greek civilisation. Editor(s): Moore, David Chioni. Num Pages: 576 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBG; HBJD; HBLA; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822327172
- ISBN
- 9780822327172
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.15
€ 37.99
€ 34.15
Paperback. * Argues that slavery transformed the tastes and economy of the western world * Illustrated with frequent reference to individual lives * New edition incorporates recent scholarly findings * Notes and bibliography have been updated. Num Pages: 344 pages, 2. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1KB; 1KJW; 1QDB; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD1; HBJK; HBLH; HBTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631229605
- ISBN
- 9780631229605
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.00
€ 41.00
Hardcover. The brutal story of African slavery in the British colonies of the West Indies and North America is told in this history. All aspects of African slavery up to 1776 are covered, including: the situation of women; flight and rebellion; disease and death; and the conditions on the slave ships. Num Pages: 344 pages, 2. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1KB; 1KJW; 1QDB; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD1; HBJK; HBLH; HBTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 29. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631229599
- ISBN
- 9780631229599
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.92
€ 149.92
Paperback. Drawing insights from archaeology and anthropology as well as Classics, this book broadens our understanding of the gladiatorial contest and its place within the highly politicised cult practice of the Roman Empire. The author explores the arena as a key social and political institution for binding Rome and its provinces. Num Pages: 352 pages, 27 photos, 9 line drawings, 6 maps, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292725232
- ISBN
- 9780292725232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.15
€ 37.99
€ 34.15
Hardcover. Discusses models of gesture and non-verbal communication and apply them to Greek and Roman culture, literature and art. This title covers such topics as dress and costume in the Homeric poems; the importance of looking, eye-contact, and face-to-face orientation in Greek society; and, the construction of facial expression in Greek and Roman epic. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; GTC; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Publisher
- Classical Press of Wales United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905125012
- ISBN
- 9781905125012
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.30
€ 79.30
hardcover. Translator(s): Lorton, David. Num Pages: 256 pages, 19. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; BGH; GBCB; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801440502
- ISBN
- 9780801440502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.39
€ 61.39
Paperback. This work therefore seeks to offer fresh proposals about why the revolt started, how it spread and where Boudica fought her last epic battle against a dangerously over-stretched and outnumbered Roman army. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD1; HBLA; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 125 x 20. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd
- SKU
- V9780752459097
- ISBN
- 9780752459097
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.43
€ 16.99
€ 15.43
Paperback. When the Romans occupied the southern half of Britain in AD 43, the Iceni tribe quickly allied themselves with the invaders. This book tells how Boudicca widow of Prasutagus, the king of the Iceni, raised her people and other tribes in revolt and nearly took control of the fledgling Roman province. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD1; HBLA; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 184 x 7. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849083133
- ISBN
- 9781849083133
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.37
€ 23.99
€ 16.37
Paperback. An accessible and comprehensive introduction to Classical history, myth and the ancient world. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Robinson Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781845298869
- ISBN
- 9781845298869
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.23
€ 6.23
Paperback. A uniquely authoritative yet lightly handled examination of the key tales in the corpus of Greek mythology. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 131 x 36. Weight in Grams: 394. Series: Brief History of. 320 pages. From the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes, this title features all the familiar Greek narratives, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, it explains key issues arising from the narratives, and discusses the myths and their wider relevance. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; JFHF. Dimension: 195 x 131 x 36. Weight: 440.
- Publisher
- Robinson
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845295127
- ISBN
- 9781845295127
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.10
€ 9.10
Paperback. By focusing on the key colourful characters of the eight major dynasties, Bamber Gascoigne brings to life 3500 years of Chinese civilization. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 240 pages, 2 x 8pp of Colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1QD; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 16. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Publisher
- Robinson
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841197913
- ISBN
- 9781841197913
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.39
€ 17.99
€ 13.39
Paperback. Even more scurrilous than 'Rome', A Brief History of the Private Lives of the Roman Emperors tells the true story of toga parties, banquets, and the scandalous life of the Caesars. Ancient history with all the boring bits taken out. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 17. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Robinson
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845297190
- ISBN
- 9781845297190
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.84
€ 15.99
€ 11.84
Paperback. The work features an edition of the reaper inscription, and a commentary on it. It is also lavishly illustrated to demonstrate the important iconic and pictorial dimensions of the story. Series: Robson Classical Lectures. Num Pages: 478 pages, 98. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; KCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 230 x 27. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 478
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442629226
- ISBN
- 9781442629226
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.25
€ 45.25
Paperback. Focusing on Britain and her Empire, this survey provides an introduction for readers coming to the subject for the first time. It covers the economics and politics of expansion, and the social and cultural impact of the Empire. Series: Seminar Studies. Num Pages: 156 pages, illustrations facsimiles, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1QDB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW; HBTB; HBTQ; HBTR; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582414938
- ISBN
- 9780582414938
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 47.25
€ 48.99
€ 47.25
Paperback. A major reassessment of the end of the British empire, focusing on the period after 1945, first published in 2007. Num Pages: 484 pages, 23 b/w illus. 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDB; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJPG; HBG; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 30. Weight in Grams: 728. The Road to Decolonisation, 1918-1968. 484 pages, 23 b/w illus. 9 maps. A major reassessment of the end of the British empire, focusing on the period after 1945, first published in 2007. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1QDB; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJPG; HBG; HBLW. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 30. Weight: 770.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521685559
- ISBN
- 9780521685559
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.44
€ 42.44
paperback. Only a few years after Britain defeated fascism came the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya - a mass armed rebellion by the Kikuyu people, demanding the return of their land and freedom. Unearthing reams of documents, the author reveals the full savagery of the Mau Mau war and the ruthless determination with which Britain sought to control its empire. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; 1QDB; 3JJ; HBJH; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 152 x 37. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Bodley Head
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781847922946
- ISBN
- 9781847922946
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.10
€ 19.99
€ 15.10
Hardcover. Major new book from leading historian of British Empire. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDB; HBG; HBLL; HBLW; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 222 x 25. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Sew
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784534455
- ISBN
- 9781784534455
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.29€ 49.23
€ 53.29
€ 49.23
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138817739
- ISBN
- 9781138817739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.46
€ 72.46
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445622828
- ISBN
- 9781445622828
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.77
€ 26.77