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Modern period, c 1500 onwards

Paperback. BEGINNING with the D-Day landings, this is a brutally frank appraisal of the planned use and actual results of the deployment of armour by both German and Allied commanders in the major tank battles of the Normandy campaign, including operations Epsom, Goodwood, Cobra and Totalize. Num Pages: 448 pages, 50 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750979450
ISBN
9780750979450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.86

Paperback. Allan Marriot Hutchins was one of thousands of young men who, in 1900, volunteered to fight the Boers in a war that foreshadowed the later carnage of the twentieth century. This book offers an eyewitness account of a soldier's life at a pivotal moment in the history of the British Empire. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JJC; BJ; HBJH; HBWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 494.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752465180
ISBN
9780752465180
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.64

Hardback. This broad-ranging survey considers the importance of the Western in American history. It explores the interconnections between the Western (in literature, film and history) and America in the 20th century Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; APFA; DSBH; DSK; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 520.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748621408
ISBN
9780748621408
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.29
€ 120.22

Paperback. A charming story of a love affair that repeatedly went up in smoke. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGH; HBJD1; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230772441
ISBN
9780230772441
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JMC; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 169 x 8. Weight in Grams: 228.
Publisher
Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781552664032
ISBN
9781552664032
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.88

Hardcover. A radical new account of one of Britain's greatest naval disasters. Shows what a very close run thing the sinkings were, and how Japanese success depended on them having luck on their side. A convincing attempt to right a wrong that has been allowed to stand for over 70 years. Num Pages: 256 pages, 40 images and illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QSPS; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 241 x 22. Weight in Grams: 508.
Publisher
Pen and Sword
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783831784
ISBN
9781783831784
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 32.52

Paperback. The breech-loading, single-shot .458 in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884-85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. This study tells the story of the Martini-Henry and its impact on the battlefield. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Weapon. Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; HBLL; HBLW; HBW; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 185 x 6. Weight in Grams: 262.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780965062
ISBN
9781780965062
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 15.63

Hardback. Adapting in the Dust is a vital evaluation of how well Canada's institutions, parties, and policy makers responded to the need to oversee and sustain a military intervention overseas. Series: UTP Insights. Num Pages: 184 pages, 7 figures. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1KBC; 3JM; HBJF; HBJK; HBLX; HBWS4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442646957
ISBN
9781442646957
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.18

Paperback. Details biographies which highlight Russia 's multicultural history Editor(s): Norris, Stephen M.; Sunderland, Willard. Num Pages: 384 pages, 30 b&w illus., 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3J; GTB; HBJD; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 227 x 27. Weight in Grams: 582.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253001832
ISBN
9780253001832
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 34.28

Hardback. Extension of presidential leadership in foreign affairs to war powers has destabilized our constitutional order and deranged our foreign policy. Stephen M. Griffin shows unexpected connections between the imperial presidency and constitutional crises, and argues for accountability by restoring Congress to a meaningful role in decisions for war. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; 3JM; JPHC; JPS; LNDH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 157 x 30. Weight in Grams: 712.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674058286
ISBN
9780674058286
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 46.60

Paperback. Taking the achievements, ambiguities, and legacies of World War II as a point of departure, The Shadow of War: The Soviet Union and Russia, 1941 to the Present offers a fresh new approach to modern Soviet and Russian history. Series: Blackwell History of Russia. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJH; 3JJP; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 21. Weight in Grams: 562.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
392
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405169585
ISBN
9781405169585
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.05

Paperback. The Soviet Union: A Very Short Introduction blends political history with an investigation into the society and culture at the time. Stephen Lovell examines aspects of patriotism, political violence, poverty, and ideology; and provides answers to some of the big questions about the Soviet experience. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 168 pages, 15 b&w halftones. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 112 x 11. Weight in Grams: 132.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199238484
ISBN
9780199238484
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.73

Hardback. This study is the first comprehensive assessment of warfare in Angola to cover all three phases of the nation's modern history: the anti-colonial struggle, the Cold War phase, and the post-Cold War era. It also covers, in detail, the final phase of warfare in Angola, culminating in Jonas Savimbi's death and the signing of the Luena Accord Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMA; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; HBJH; HBLW3; HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 243 x 22. Weight in Grams: 578.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
283
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230117778
ISBN
9780230117778
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.67

hardcover. A study of civil rights litigation from the late 1960s through to the early 1980s. Its primary focus is on the areas of school desegregation, employment and housing discrimination, and voting rights. Series: Constitutionalism and Democracy. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; JFF; JFSL1; JPVH; JPWF; LNB; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 41. Weight in Grams: 916.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
Edition
New
SKU
V9780813915722
ISBN
9780813915722
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.86

Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 19 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1DVH; 3JJG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBW; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 238 x 28. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253022943
ISBN
9780253022943
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.82

Num Pages: 1 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ; JWXR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 238 x 34. Weight in Grams: 596.
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Penguin Putnam Inc United States
Number of pages
1
Condition
New
SKU
V9780399583551
ISBN
9780399583551
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.84

hardcover. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 1KBB; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN; JWLF; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 237 x 34. Weight in Grams: 600. Fine in fine dust wrapper. DW showing light age and shelf wear. Lightly toned, text is crisp and clear and remains a fine copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Berkley Caliber New York
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0031858
ISBN
9780425275566
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 6.49

Hardback. His ambitious study offers a fresh perspective on both French social history in these years and the relationship between corporate culture and popular culture in the twentieth century. Num Pages: 368 pages, 34, 31 black & white halftones, 3 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; JFC; KJSA; KNDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 158 x 29. Weight in Grams: 700.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801866517
ISBN
9780801866517
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.42
€ 52.85

Hardcover. In this book an analysis is conducted of the attempts to reform the Russian school system in the 1990s, setting the progress made and problems encountered by the schools against the broader context of political, economical and social flux in Russia as a whole. Series: Studies in Russian and East European History and Society. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJPR; JH; JN; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 528.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333733967
ISBN
9780333733967
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.05

Paperback. Num Pages: 512 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1MKLS; 3JJH; HBJM; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 30. Weight in Grams: 502.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
NAL
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780451473769
ISBN
9780451473769
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.20

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