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Modern period, c 1500 onwards

Hardback. On a June morning in 1870, seventy-five Chinese immigrants stepped off a train in New England. They threaded their way through a hostile mob and then their new employer lined them up and had them photographed. This work seeks to understand the social forces that brought this photograph into being, and the events it subsequently spawned. Num Pages: 312 pages, 1 color illus. 136 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; 3JH; AJCR; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 971.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
illustrated edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691133256
ISBN
9780691133256
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.61
€ 53.63

Paperback. Soon after Alexander Gardner's "Photographic Sketch Book" was published, in 1866, it became the Civil War's best-known visual record and helped define how viewers would come to know the war. This study of a pivotal American historical document, approaching it from the perspective of visual studies as well as American literature and history. Series: Defining Moments in American Photography. Num Pages: 128 pages, 27 duotones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; AJCR; HBAH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 49.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520253315
ISBN
9780520253315
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.98

Paperback. Comprehensive illustrated history of the most effective German tank of the Second World War Num Pages: 144 pages, 150 illustrations & colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWD; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 247 x 11. Weight in Grams: 398.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473833609
ISBN
9781473833609
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.05

Paperback. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848846395
ISBN
9781848846395
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.95

Paperback. Photographic history of the struggle for Budapest, one of the key battles fought during the closing months of the Second World War Num Pages: 128 pages, 160 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DVH; 3JJH; AJC; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 190 x 12. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473877320
ISBN
9781473877320
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.96

Paperback. * Photographs of Soviet, American and British armour in action during the Korean War * Insight into the terrain and conditions faced by the tank crew on both sides * Record of a neglected aspect of one of the major Cold War confrontations Num Pages: 160 pages, 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPK; 3JJPG; AJC; HBWS1; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 189 x 10. Weight in Grams: 414.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
First edition.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848845800
ISBN
9781848845800
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.94

Paperback. * Photographic history of the Arab and Israeli armoured vehicles from 1948 to the present day * Includes dramatic photographs of the fighting in 1948, at Suez, during the Six Day War, the Yom Kippur War * Features many of the Russian, British and American main battle tanks of the late twentieth century * Insight into modern tank warfare Num Pages: 118 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JJP; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBWS; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 194 x 9. Weight in Grams: 374.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848848054
ISBN
9781848848054
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.96

Paperback. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781591659
ISBN
9781781591659
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.65

Paperback. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473845992
ISBN
9781473845992
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.79

Paperback. A photographic history of Soviet Cold War weaponry from the 1950s to 1980s. Num Pages: 160 pages, 200 illustrations, colour and black and white. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJP; HBTW; HBWS; JWMC; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 190 x 10. Weight in Grams: 456.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473823617
ISBN
9781473823617
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.94

paperback. The Reverend Josiah Crawley faces ruin and disgrace when he is accused of stealing a cheque. Crawley's predicament divides the community between those who seek to help, and those who, like Mrs Proudie, are convinced of his guilt. The last volume in the Barsetshire series, The Last Chronicle is a moving conclusion for its many familiar characters. Editor(s): Small, Helen. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 816 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 3JH; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 36. Weight in Grams: 556.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
9780199675999
ISBN
9780199675999
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.74

paperback. Phineas Finn, the handsome Irishman, is intent on making a career in government. His love life marches hand in hand with his political career, and in both he must decide whether to stay true to his principles. The second ofTrollope's Palliser novels, Phineas Finn paints a vivid picture of some very topical dilemmas. Editor(s): Dentith, Professor Simon. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 147 x 29. Weight in Grams: 434.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Condition
New
SKU
9780199581436
ISBN
9780199581436
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.89

Paperback. The only autobiography by a major Victorian novelist, Trollope's account offers a fascinating insight into his literary life and opinions. This edition shows how he exaggerated to create his compelling narrative, and includes other writings to show how subtle and complex his approach to literature really was. Editor(s): Shrimpton, Nicholas. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; BGLA; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199675296
ISBN
9780199675296
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 12.54

Paperback. Melmotte is an outsider of obscure origins and riches. A ruthless financier, he charms the rich and powerful elite into investing in dubious schemes. He conspires his way to political influence, his rise swift due to the corrupt society he invades. The Way We Live Now is a lurid tale-of-the-times with one of fiction's most memorable villains Editor(s): O'Gorman, Francis. Num Pages: 896 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; FC. Dimension: 196 x 129. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198705031
ISBN
9780198705031
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.66

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Media Tie In
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198785637
ISBN
9780198785637
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.69

Paperback. For nearly fifty years, J Edgar Hoover held great power in the United States. The creator of the FBI and its Director until his death, he played a role in nearly every major tragedy and scandal in America during the twentieth century. This title explodes the myths, and exposes the dark secrets that remained hidden throughout Hoover's lifetime. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; JKVF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 203 x 40. Weight in Grams: 452.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091941772
ISBN
9780091941772
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 21.91

Paperback. The defining book on the Profumo scandal. Updated and republished to coincide with the opening of the major new Andrew Lloyd Weber musical: Stephen Ward. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPK; BGH; JPZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472216649
ISBN
9781472216649
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.48

Paperback. Investigates the response of President Bush and the US military, and the failure to intercept the hijacked airliners. This book documents the inaccurate official stories told afterwards, considers the contentions of the '9/11 Truth' movement, and notes how the Bush administration tried groundlessly to link Iraq to 9/11. Num Pages: 864 pages, col. Illustrations, ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; HBJK; HBLX; JPWL2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 40. Weight in Grams: 572.
Publisher
Corgi
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552156189
ISBN
9780552156189
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.34

Paperback. The most definitive book yet written on the assassination of JFK, published for the fiftieth anniversary. Num Pages: 656 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 172 x 42. Weight in Grams: 458.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755365425
ISBN
9780755365425
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.88

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Crucible Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905472161
ISBN
9781905472161
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.24

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