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Hardcover.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
520
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674996601
ISBN
9780674996601
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.18

Hardcover. Polybius' overall theme is how and why the Romans spread their power as they did. The main part of his history describes the rise of Rome, her destruction of Carthage, and her eventual domination of the Greek world. It is a vital achievement despite its incomplete state; all but the first five of its original forty books survive. Translator(s): Paton, W. R. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; DB; DSBB; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 116 x 33. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
640
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674996595
ISBN
9780674996595
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.46

paperback. Presenting Punic War in 264 BC, this title records the critical stages of Roman expansion: its campaigns throughout the Mediterranean, the temporary setbacks inflicted by Hannibal and the final destruction of Carthage. Translator(s): Scott-Kilvert, Ian. Num Pages: 576 pages, maps, plan, index. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1980
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
New
SKU
9780140443622
ISBN
9780140443622
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.73

Hardcover. Polydore Vergil's main point in "On Discovery" was to show that many Greek and Roman claims for discovery were false and that ancient Jews or other Asian peoples had priority. This is an English translation of a critical edition based on the Latin texts published in Polydore Vergil's lifetime. Editor(s): Copenhaver, Brian P. Translator(s): Copenhaver, Brian P. Series: The I Tatti Renaissance Library. Num Pages: 704 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: HPCA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 208 x 156 x 41. Weight in Grams: 836.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
704
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674007895
ISBN
9780674007895
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.29

Hardcover. Voglis (New York U.) examines the relationship between the specific subject of political prisoners, and certain practices of punishment in the context of a polarization that led to civil war in Greece from 1946 to 1949. He asks what impact an exceptional situation, such as a civil war, has on practi Num Pages: 6 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 3JJPG; GTB; HB; JPVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 538.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Berghahn Books United Kingdom
Condition
New
SKU
V9781571813084
ISBN
9781571813084
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 152.46

Paperback. An account of old Siam written by the Dutch merchant Jeremias Van Vliet. It features his writings in English translation including, a chronicle of Siam's history and a description of the kingdom's geography, economy, society, politics, and religion. It includes details on Van Vliet's life, the Dutch community, and, the city of Ayutthaya. Editor(s): Pombejra, Dhiravat Na; Kraan, Alfons van der; Wyatt, D. K. Num Pages: 356 pages, 33 illus. BIC Classification: 1FM; GTB; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 230 x 25. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
Number of pages
356
Condition
New
SKU
V9789749575819
ISBN
9789749575819
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.29

paperback. What did daily life hold for women in ancient Greece and Rome? How many women read the great histories of Herodotus and Thucydides? Did Socrates' wife, Xanthippe, debate with her husband on issues of beauty and truth? This is an account of women's lives in Greece and Rome'. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HBLA1; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 215 x 32. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The Bodley Head Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781847923837
ISBN
9781847923837
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 15.16

Hardback. Presents overviews and approaches to the problems of world history. This book offers radical postmodern and postcolonial critiques of holism, identity, and Western "scientific" history in favor of a different kind of universalism. It is suitable for those interested in teaching history courses attuned to the global era in which we live. Editor(s): Pomper, Philip; Elphick, Richard H.; Vann, Richard T. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBA; HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631208983
ISBN
9780631208983
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.75

Paperback. Presents overviews and approaches to the problems of world history. This book offers radical postmodern and postcolonial critiques of holism, identity, and Western "scientific" history in favor of a different kind of universalism. It is suitable for those interested in teaching history courses attuned to the global era in which we live. Editor(s): Pomper, Philip; Elphick, Richard H.; Vann, Richard T. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBA; HBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631208990
ISBN
9780631208990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 51.37

Paperback. Throughout the course of her history, the Church has never failed, in the words of Pope Leo XIII, to speak the words that are hers concerning life in society. This book shows the value of Catholic social teaching as an instrument of evangelisation because it places the human person and society in relationship with the light of the Gospel. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: HRCX1; HRLB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 694.
Publisher
Continuum International Publis
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780860124368
ISBN
9780860124368
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.03

Paperback. Num Pages: 560 pages, ill. BIC Classification: DNF; HRG; HRLK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 165 x 44. Weight in Grams: 766.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Red Wheel/Weiser United States
Edition
illustrated edition
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9781578631759
ISBN
9781578631759
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.52

Paperback. Includes ten essays by leading scholars covering the American radical tradition from the Revolutionary War period to the present day. Provides general and sectional introductions, primary documents, chronologies, and suggested reading lists to supplement the text. Editor(s): Pope, Daniel. Series: Blackwell Readers in American Social and Cultural History. Num Pages: 368 pages, 5. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLH; HBLL; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 506.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631218999
ISBN
9780631218999
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.97

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, black and white illustrations in the text. BIC Classification: BGXA; HRCC7; HRCX1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472944627
ISBN
9781472944627
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.73

Paperback. Editor(s): Rossotti, Pietro. Num Pages: 277 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HRCC7; HRCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Catholic University of America Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813229249
ISBN
9780813229249
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.93

Paperback. Gathers together the audiences, addresses, letters, and homilies of Pope Benedict on a wide-ranging set of topics that deal with the world about us. The major themes and connections he explores are creation and the natural world; the environment, science, and technology; and hunger, poverty, and the earth's resources. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM; RNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 356.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813225791
ISBN
9780813225791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.78

Paperback. Joseph Ratzinger's report on the debates and struggles that made up each of the four sessions of Vatican II (1962-65), along with theological commentary. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HRA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Paulist Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809146109
ISBN
9780809146109
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.29

Paperback. Translator(s): Stransky, Oonagh. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HPX; HRA; HRAM1; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781509846511
ISBN
9781509846511
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.61

Hardcover. In Dear Pope Francis, Pope Francis gives them that chance and celebrates their spiritual depth by directly answering questions from children around the world. A beautiful hardback book full of life and joy and colour - the perfect gift for Christenings and Confirmations and for children or adults of all ages! Num Pages: 72 pages, Colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: HRC; YNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (JC) Children's (6-12); (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 249 x 254 x 10. Weight in Grams: 510.
Publisher
Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780232532647
ISBN
9780232532647
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.11

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 216. Some light shelf wear else as new.
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
SKU
KTG0013523
ISBN
9780232531244
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. A sequence of meditations, drawn from the Pope's speeches and tweets since becoming pontiff in 2013. Produced in cooperation with the Vatican. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HRCG9; HRCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 131 x 17. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
SPCK Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780281074310
ISBN
9780281074310
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.24

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