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Humanities
Paperback. The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome dominated the world for centuries and continue to intrigue and enlighten us with their inventions, whether philosophy, politics, theatre, athletics, celebrity, science or the pleasures of horse racing. This book offers an introduction to Ancient civilization. Num Pages: 720 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 33. Weight in Grams: 538. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- SKU
- KKD0005748
- ISBN
- 9780141021416
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Rousseau's explosive cry for human liberty helped to spark the French Revolution and has haunted our discussions of how we should rule one another ever since - seen as both a blue-print for political terror and as a fundamental statement of democracy. Series: Penguin Great Ideas. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HP; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 112 x 11. Weight in Grams: 108. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Format
- Paperback
- SKU
- KKD0006078
- ISBN
- 9780141018881
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Henri de Monfried is inextricably linked to the Red Sea and the raffish ports between Suez and Aden in the early years of the twentieth century. This book is an account of how de Monfried becomes a collector and merchant of the fabled Gulf pearls, and is drawn into the shadowy world of arms trading, slavery, smuggling and drugs. Num Pages: 224 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QSL; BG; BTC; HBTM; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 14. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141442105
- ISBN
- 9780141442105
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.29
€ 17.99
€ 14.29
Paperback. A study of the rise and fall of the large and powerful kingdom of Northumbria. Num Pages: 368 pages, 37 b/w illus. 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521041027
- ISBN
- 9780521041027
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.78
€ 58.78
Paperback. A volume by the great scientist, writer and Nobel laureate Sir Charles Sherrington (1857-1952). Num Pages: 307 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1951
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- SKU
- V9780521092036
- ISBN
- 9780521092036
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.35
€ 42.35
Paperback. John Chadwick summarizes the results of research into Mycenaean Greece. Num Pages: 220 pages, illustrations, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 366. 220 pages, illustrations, maps, bibliography, index. John Chadwick summarizes the results of research into Mycenaean Greece. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLA. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 11. Weight: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1976
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521290371
- ISBN
- 9780521290371
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.25
€ 37.25
Paperback. This book demonstrates that territoriality for humans is not an instinct, but a powerful and often indispensable geographical strategy used to control people. Series: Cambridge Studies in Historical Geography. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBTP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521311809
- ISBN
- 9780521311809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.25
€ 47.25
Paperback. This long-awaited study of the most enigmatic figure of Greek philosophy reclaims Socrates' originality. Num Pages: 348 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521314503
- ISBN
- 9780521314503
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.30
€ 52.30
Paperback. This revised impression enables another generation of readers to sample what Eric Hobsbawm has referred to as 'that magnificent monument of scholarship and humanity'. Editor(s): Hawkes, J. G. Num Pages: 768 pages, illustrations, tables. BIC Classification: HBTB; KCZ; WB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 161 x 39. Weight in Grams: 101.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 768
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521316231
- ISBN
- 9780521316231
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.58
€ 62.58
Paperback. This book explores how Latin inscriptions were used in the Roman world and makes them accessible to students today. Num Pages: 554 pages, 100 b/w illus. 1 map. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA; HDDK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 174 x 26. Weight in Grams: 940. 554 pages, 100 b/w illus. 1 map. Explores how Latin inscriptions were used in the Roman world and makes them accessible to modern students. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA; HDDK. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 26. Weight: 1086.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 554
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521549547
- ISBN
- 9780521549547
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.60
€ 47.60
Paperback. A unique and comprehensive account of attitudes to slavery in ancient Greece and Rome. Series: The W. B. Stanford Memorial Lectures. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTS; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 217 x 17. Weight in Grams: 392. 288 pages. A unique and comprehensive account of attitudes to slavery in ancient Greece and Rome. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HBTS; HPCA. Dimension: 156 x 217 x 17. Weight: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521574334
- ISBN
- 9780521574334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.14
€ 59.14
Paperback. A clear and comprehensive account of the history of French philosophy in the twentieth century. Num Pages: 434 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 165 x 228 x 30. Weight in Grams: 664. 434 pages. A clear and comprehensive account of the history of French philosophy in the twentieth century. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HPCF. Dimension: 165 x 228 x 30. Weight: 682.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521665599
- ISBN
- 9780521665599
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.33
€ 57.33
Paperback. An accessible 2001 translation of Cicero's important work on ethics. Editor(s): Annas, Julia. Translator(s): Woolf, Raphael. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy. Num Pages: 196 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 227 x 9. Weight in Grams: 374. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy. 196 pages. Editor(s): Annas, Julia. An accessible 2001 translation of Cicero's important work on ethics. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HPCA; HPQ. Dimension: 155 x 227 x 9. Weight: 324. Translator(s): Woolf, Raphael.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521669016
- ISBN
- 9780521669016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.43
€ 37.43
Paperback. A definitive history of peace advocacy and an analysis of its religious and intellectual roots. Num Pages: 390 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; HBG; HRA; JFCX; JPW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 562. A History of Movements and Ideas. 387 pages, illustrations. A definitive history of peace advocacy and an analysis of its religious and intellectual roots. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: GTJ; HBG; HRA; JFCX; JPW. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 17. Weight: 584.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521670005
- ISBN
- 9780521670005
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.22
€ 42.22
Paperback. In this book, Andrew Riggsby surveys the main areas of Roman law, and their place in Roman life. Num Pages: 294 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBLA; LAFR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521687119
- ISBN
- 9780521687119
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.16
€ 41.16
Paperback. The second edition of this Companion brings the story of liberation theology up to date and indicate its continuing importance. Editor(s): Rowland, Christopher. Series: Cambridge Companions to Religion. Num Pages: 340 pages, 1 figure. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 548. Series: Cambridge Companions to Religion. 340 pages, 1 figure. Editor(s): Rowland, Christopher. The 2007 edition of this Companion brings the story of liberation theology up to date and indicate its continuing importance. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HRCM. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 21. Weight: 534.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521688932
- ISBN
- 9780521688932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.79
€ 48.79
Paperback. This volume collects Kant's ethical and anthropological writings from the 1760s including previously untranslated and difficult to access material. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy. Num Pages: 398 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521711135
- ISBN
- 9780521711135
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.22
€ 42.22
Paperback. Leading military historians illuminate the major developments in European warfare during a period of momentous technological, political and military change. Editor(s): Tallett, Frank; Trim, D. J. B. Num Pages: 428 pages, 9 maps 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; 3J; HBJD; HBLC; HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521713894
- ISBN
- 9780521713894
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.04
€ 41.04
Paperback. An indispensable introduction which emphasises dramatic current developments in the study of the New Testament. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: HRCG9. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 63.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521719896
- ISBN
- 9780521719896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.25
€ 47.25
Paperback. Presents the story of how the modern, professional, spectator sport of football was born in Britain in the second half of the nineteenth century. This title picks apart the complex processes which forged the modern game, turning accepted wisdom on its head. Num Pages: 336 pages, 2x8pp. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBTB; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780553819359
- ISBN
- 9780553819359
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.77
€ 20.99
€ 16.77
Paperback. This is a collection of the talks Thich Nhat Hanh gave to peaceworkers and meditation students during his tour of Buddhist centres in the US in 1985. Most of the talks were delivered to groups of students practising meditation, eating meals silently, and discussing peace. Num Pages: 128 pages, 8 b&w line drawings. BIC Classification: HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 133 x 13. Weight in Grams: 96.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Rider & Co
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780712654128
- ISBN
- 9780712654128
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.23
€ 17.99
€ 14.23
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804743815
- ISBN
- 9780804743815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.51
€ 32.99
€ 29.51
Paperback. This book explores a historical moment in which a Middle Eastern Jewish community not only adopted a new nation, Iraq, but a new ethnicity, Arabism--and its ultimate demise. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804778756
- ISBN
- 9780804778756
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.37
€ 30.99
€ 27.37
Paperback. Textbook Gods offers perspectives on representations of religion and religions in textbooks. The contributions emerge from different contexts, ranging from European countries, to North America, Japan and Australia. Editor(s): Andreassen, Bengt-Ove; Lewis, Professor James R. Num Pages: 272 pages, 7 figures. BIC Classification: HRA; JNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 157 x 223 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781790557
- ISBN
- 9781781790557
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.88
€ 42.88