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Hardback. Pitts uses the trial as a lens through which to explore the inner workings of the court of Louis XIV, who rightly feared that Fouquet would expose the tawdry financial dealings of the king's late mentor and prime minister, Cardinal Mazarin. Num Pages: 240 pages, 8, 8 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421418247
- ISBN
- 9781421418247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 43.46
€ 50.99
€ 43.46
Hardcover. This is an authoritative reference for the field, edited by two of its most prominent scholars. The essays explain the historical role of spirituality from the founding of Islam, to the rise of Sufism, through to present day concerns. Num Pages: 596 pages. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2022
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 596
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470674208
- ISBN
- 9780470674208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.92
€ 187.92
Hardback. A history of an ancient Sahelian kingdom whose hinterland is now being laid waste by the Boko Haram insurgency. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849044745
- ISBN
- 9781849044745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.40€ 75.63
€ 76.40
€ 75.63
paperback. In these eloquent essays that reflect upon King's legacy over the past two decades and the meaning of his life today, a portrait emerges of a man constantly evolving and going deeper into the roots of violence and injustice--a man whose challenge remains as timely and necessary as ever. Num Pages: 172 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: HRCV9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 137 x 11. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Orbis Books United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781570757365
- ISBN
- 9781570757365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.82
€ 17.99
€ 16.82
Hardback. By looking at the activities of Taoist clerics in Peking, this book explores the workings of religion as a profession in one Chinese city during a period of dramatic modernisation. It focuses on ordinary religious professionals, most of whom remained obscure temple employees. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 425 pages, 5 line illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JH; HRAX; HRKN5; HRLM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 161 x 35. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674025059
- ISBN
- 9780674025059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.60
€ 54.99
€ 46.60
Hardcover. Highlights parallels and contrasts between historical events, political regimes, and cultural movements to explore how religion has challenged and responded to secular Chinese modernity, from 1898 to this day. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226304168
- ISBN
- 9780226304168
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.03€ 79.61
€ 94.03
€ 79.61
Paperback. Highlights parallels and contrasts between historical events, political regimes, and cultural movements to explore how religion has challenged and responded to secular Chinese modernity from 1898 onwards. This book integrates historical, anthropological, and sociological perspectives in a comprehensive overview of China's religious history. Num Pages: 480 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; 3JM; HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226005331
- ISBN
- 9780226005331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 29.91
€ 36.99
€ 29.91
paperback. In this much needed critical introduction, Geoghegan critically appraises Bloch's ideas and presents them in a clear and accessible manner. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415049047
- ISBN
- 9780415049047
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.95
€ 71.95
Paperback. Oxbow says: Mapping Doggerland documents the methodology and results of an innovative project to investigate a large area of the Southern North Sea, submerged during the last Glacial Maximum between 10,000 and 7500 bp. Num Pages: 131 pages, col pls and figs, tbs. BIC Classification: 1QSF; HDDA; HDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 298 x 209 x 11. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Publisher
- Archaeopress Archaeology
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905739141
- ISBN
- 9781905739141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.88
€ 74.88
paperback. This basic introduction to the philosophical inquiry into the fundamental questions of human knowing features a range of carefully designed study questions. Num Pages: 180 pages, appendices, bibliography, indexes. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823214860
- ISBN
- 9780823214860
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.63
€ 41.99
€ 37.63
Hardback. Essays on the post-modern reception and interpretation of the middle ages. Num Pages: 264 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: HBLC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 24. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843844068
- ISBN
- 9781843844068
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.73
€ 98.73
Hardback. States that knowledge may be characterized by convergence to a correct hypothesis in the limit of empirical scientific inquiry. This book takes both professionals and students of philosophy, logic and computer science for a tour of the knowledge and convergence universe. Series: Trends in Logic. Num Pages: 367 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 367
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792369295
- ISBN
- 9780792369295
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.06
€ 202.06
Paperback. Reason, Experience, and God provides an important and comprehensive look at the work of John E. Smith by collected essays which each address aspects of his life-long work. A response by John E. Smith himself draws a line of continuity between the pieces. Editor(s): Colapietro, Vincent. Series: American Philosophy. Num Pages: 158 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 10. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823217076
- ISBN
- 9780823217076
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.73
€ 41.99
€ 37.73
Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 21. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403964861
- ISBN
- 9781403964861
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.43
€ 67.43
Paperback. Challenges readers of all beliefs - even those with a belief in disbelief itself - to question the anti-religious bigotry that thrives in our intellectual world and to reevaluate the role of Christianity not only as a source of consolation but of enlightenment and human liberation as well. Num Pages: 204 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 365.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Encounter Books,USA United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781893554153
- ISBN
- 9781893554153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.65
€ 18.99
€ 17.65
paperback. "As good a second-by-second reconstruction of the assassination and its aftermath as I've read." Bryan Burrough, The New York Times Num Pages: 688 pages, 81 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3; JPWL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 211 x 32. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Co.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393347333
- ISBN
- 9780393347333
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.58
€ 17.99
€ 16.58
Hardcover. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Publisher
- The MacMillan Press London
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333310311
- ISBN
- 9780333310311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 39.05
€ 39.05
paperback. What did people make of death in the world of Atlantic slavery? This title intends to ask this question about Jamaica, the staggeringly profitable hub of the British Empire in America - and a human catastrophe. Num Pages: 368 pages, 18 halftones, 4 maps, 2 graphs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KJ; HBJK; HBLH; JFSL3; JHBZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674057128
- ISBN
- 9780674057128
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.91
€ 32.99
€ 27.91
Hardback. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 311
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780813554570
- ISBN
- 9780813554570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.16
€ 161.16
Paperback. Examines the moral dilemmas that are common to business climate and gives readers the analytical tools to resolve those issues. Using a combination of true stories, interesting reading selections, and a conversational writing style, this edition prepares readers for the moral quandaries awaiting them in the professional world. Num Pages: 656 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 205 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 13th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781285874326
- ISBN
- 9781285874326
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 221.07
€ 221.07