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Paperback. From Shaolin warrior monks to the movies of Bruce Lee, a new history of the evolution of East Asian styles of unarmed combat, from Kung Fu to Ninjutsu. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 304 pages, No illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJF; HBTB; WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 318 x 21. Weight in Grams: 350.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472136466
ISBN
9781472136466
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.06

Paperback. At the turn of the nineteenth century, the Ottoman Empire straddled three continents and encompassed extraordinary ethnic and cultural diversity among the estimated thirty million people living within its borders. This title offers a history of the late empire between 1789 and 1918, which were turbulent years marked by incredible social change. Num Pages: 264 pages, 17 halftones. 2 line illus. 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1QDT; HBJF1; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691146171
ISBN
9780691146171
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.41

Paperback. This fully updated edition is recognised as the most comprehensive history of the Knights Templar Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBLC1; HRCX8. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 324.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849011006
ISBN
9781849011006
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. For over a hundred years England repeatedly invaded France on the pretext that her kings had a right to the French throne. Seward's account traces the changes that led to France's final victory and brings to life all the intrigue of the last chivalric combats as they gave way modern warfare. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile; (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 196 x 133 x 18. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Robinson Publishing
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841196787
ISBN
9781841196787
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. The First World War in vivid, personal detail, in the voices of those who lived it Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBG; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 134 x 33. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472108531
ISBN
9781472108531
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.02

Paperback. A history of the cult of the ancient Druids, exploring who they really were and what role they played in the Celtic world. The author's interpretation of the facts is based on both archaeological and etymological findings. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRKP2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 20. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
Robinson
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
New Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841194684
ISBN
9781841194684
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.86

Hardcover. Provides an overview of the historical events that have taken place and shaped the islands of the Caribbean Sea. This volume contains information on topics such as women pirates, meals eaten by slaves, and the cultural preference for strong leaders in the region. Series: A Brief History of... Num Pages: 320 pages, black-&-white photographs & illustrations, maps, index, bibliography, suggested reading,. BIC Classification: 1KJ; HBJK; JFC. Category: (ES) Secondary; (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 667.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Facts on File
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816070213
ISBN
9780816070213
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.57

Paperback. A very readable history of the British Army that manages to be objective yet sympathetic, and concise while never being superficial Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBW; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 196.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
New
SKU
9781472136206
ISBN
9781472136206
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.23

Paperback. How the paramilitary Freikorps blazed a trail for Hitler Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Robinson
Edition
New Edition
Condition
New
SKU
9781841199252
ISBN
9781841199252
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 6.23

Paperback. A vivid account of one of the greatest British military victories Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DDF; 3H; HBJD; HBLC; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 14. Weight in Grams: 166.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
New
SKU
9781472136428
ISBN
9781472136428
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.23

Paperback. A new global history of slavery from ancient origins through the horrors of the Atlantic trade to the present day. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HBTS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849016896
ISBN
9781849016896
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. An updated look at the history of Saudi Arabia, offering a balanced, informative perspective and covering everything from the dramatic rise in oil prices to the rights of women. Complete with black-and-white illustrations, maps, charts, a chronology, and Series: Brief History Series. Num Pages: 368 pages, 57 black-&-white photographs & illustrations, 11 maps, 5 charts, index, bibliography, glo. BIC Classification: 1FB; GB; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 564.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Checkmark Books
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816082506
ISBN
9780816082506
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.45

Paperback. Features the rise of the cult of saints in Christianity from its origin in the age of the martyrs down to the present day. This ranges over subjects as diverse as the history of canonization processes, the Reformation critique of the cult of saints, and the role of saints in other religious traditions. Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion. Num Pages: 192 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HBT; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 136 x 14. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405114028
ISBN
9781405114028
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.00

Paperback. The true story behind Robin Hood and his merry Men from early folklore to Hollywood Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 214.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Edition
UK ed.
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849013017
ISBN
9781849013017
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.04

Hardcover. Details the rich culture and history of the country of Peru. Series: Brief History. Num Pages: 332 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Facts on File
Edition
2nd ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816081448
ISBN
9780816081448
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 182.10

Paperback. Traces our preoccupation with nudity in three distinct areas of human endeavour: religion, politics and popular culture. This book explores new territory - revealing the ways in which religious teachers, politicians, protestors and cultural icons have used nudity to enlighten or empower themselves, or simply to entertain us. Num Pages: 288 pages, 153 black & white illustrations, 99 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 748.
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780230221
ISBN
9781780230221
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.42

Paperback. Furious and bloody: 400 years of shipboard rebellion Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; JWXT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Robinson
Condition
New
SKU
9781841197371
ISBN
9781841197371
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.23

Paperback. The first book to chronicle humanity's oldest prejudice: that against its feminine half Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 382.
Edition
2nd Edition
Publisher
Robinson
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845293710
ISBN
9781845293710
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. From the Great Exhibition to Dickensian slums, the triumph of empire to the anxiety of revolt - Victorian Britain was an age of paradoxes. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 324.
Edition
UK ed.
Publisher
Robinson
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845297077
ISBN
9781845297077
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. A fascinating new portrait of Medieval Britain that brings together the everyday and the extraordinary. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 242.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Robinson
Condition
New
SKU
9781841197104
ISBN
9781845296858
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 10.74

Paperback. Through a fusion of philosophical, social scientific, and historical methods, A Brief History of Liberty provides a comprehensive, philosophically-informed portrait of the elusive nature of one of our most cherished ideals. Series: Brief Histories of Philosophy. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405170796
ISBN
9781405170796
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.74

Paperback. A history of northern Thailand between the 13th and 16th centuries. Num Pages: 88 pages, 36 illus. BIC Classification: 1FMT; GTB; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5193 x 3895 x 6. Weight in Grams: 159.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
Number of pages
88
Condition
New
Edition
2nd ed.
SKU
V9789747551327
ISBN
9789747551327
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.79

Paperback. Revelatory account of the man and the legend Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3F; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 24. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849013024
ISBN
9781849013024
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. Founder of China's Yuan dynasty, legendary resident of Xanadu and rebuilder of medieval Beijing Num Pages: 288 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDM; 3H; HBJF; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 238.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
New
SKU
9781849013376
ISBN
9781849013376
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.23

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