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Modern period, c 1500 onwards

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Modern period, c 1500 onwards

Hardcover. In the United States at the height of the Cold War, roughly between the end of World War II and the early 1980s, a new project of redefining rationality commanded the attention of sharp minds, powerful politicians, wealthy foundations, and top military brass. The authors illuminate what it meant to be rational in the age of nuclear brinkmanship. Num Pages: 272 pages, 19 halftones, 17 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTW; HPS; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 506.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226046631
ISBN
9780226046631
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.05
€ 78.49

Paperback. The history of the British home in the 1940s is dominated by the Second World War. In the first five years of the decade homes were adapted to better survive the affects of bombing. The 1930s home became the wartime home with the addition of anti-blast tape to the windows, sandbags round the door, and a Morrison shelter in the kitchen. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJH; 3JJPG; HBJD1; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 196 x 4. Weight in Grams: 114. New.
Publisher
Shire Publications
Number of pages
56
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
9780747807360
ISBN
9780747807360
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.89

Paperback. The 1960s witnessed a sustained period of economic growth, consumer spending and stable employment. This prosperity enabled a market growth in levels of owner occupation and a subsequent boom in the sale of household furnishings and luxury goods. This work looks at the styles and fashions in domestic housing and interiors between 1960 and 1970. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPK; HBJD1; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 149 x 6. Weight in Grams: 144. New.
Publisher
Shire
Number of pages
56
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
9780747808022
ISBN
9780747808022
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.89

Paperback. As Britain emerged from the Second World War, the armed forces desperately needed extra manpower to face new threats from old allies and to meet the considerable obligations of its Empire. This title explains what life was like for these recruits, from training to demo, and how they were affected by their experiences. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJPG; HBJD1; HBLW3; HBWS; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 148 x 5. Weight in Grams: 146. New.
Publisher
Shire Publications
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
9780747810926
ISBN
9780747810926
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.89

Paperback. Presents a fresh study of Napoleon's last years as a captive on St Helena, telling the story of this final chapter in Bonaparte's life as seen through the eyes of the Britons around him. This title offers insight into the reasoning behind the decision to send Napoleon to the remote island. Num Pages: 224 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 378.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451473
ISBN
9780752451473
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.65

Paperback. Representing the pinnacle of Cold War aircraft design and it has become an aviation icon together with its predecessor, the A-12, the Blackbird was a giant leap into the technical unknown and the design employed many forms of new technology made necessary by the excesses of speed, altitude and temperature to which the aircraft was subjected. Illustrator(s): Tooby, Adam. Series: Air Vanguard. Num Pages: 64 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTW; JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 187 x 6. Weight in Grams: 228.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472804921
ISBN
9781472804921
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.45

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JB; HRAX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 714.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691638539
ISBN
9780691638539
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 171.64
€ 129.67

Hardback. Thanks to extensive archival research and a thorough examination of the published works of the university's professors, Grendler's history tells a new story. Num Pages: 312 pages, 19, 13 black & white halftones, 6 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; HBTB; JNMN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 588.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801891717
ISBN
9780801891717
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.25
€ 60.29

Paperback. The 18 essays in this book illustrate the diversity of Lazarsfeld's interests. They encompass his own works of social research, as well as writings on methodology and the history and sociology of social research. In addition the book provides a revealing biography of Lazarsfeld. Series: Heritage of Sociology Series. Num Pages: 344 pages, 13 line drawings, 37 tables. BIC Classification: 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; BG; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 157 x 230 x 24. Weight in Grams: 546.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226469638
ISBN
9780226469638
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 41.12

Paperback. A 1950s childhood in pictures Num Pages: 128 pages, 125 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 191 x 8. Weight in Grams: 256.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750952958
ISBN
9780750952958
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.47

Paperback. A nostalgic look at what it was like to grow up in the 1950s This is a paperback, not a hardback book. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJPG; HBG; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 113 x 16. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752450117
ISBN
9780752450117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.37

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 40 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; HBG; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 113 x 173 x 18. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750968287
ISBN
9780750968287
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. With chapters on home and school life, games and hobbies, music and fashion, alongside a selection of charming illustrations, this compendium lets you take a nostalgic look at what it was like to grow up during the sixties and recaptures the various aspects of life back then. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPK; WQN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 111 x 18. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752450124
ISBN
9780752450124
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. From ration book to Facebook Num Pages: 224 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; HBJD1; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 280.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750961486
ISBN
9780750961486
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.47

Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JMG; FF; FH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007551330
ISBN
9780007551330
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.94

Paperback. Editor(s): Finkelman, Paul; Kennon, Donald R. Series: Perspective Hist of Congress 1801-1877. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBTS; HBWJ; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 2. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Ohio University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821422281
ISBN
9780821422281
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.70

Hardback. During the long decade from 1848 to 1861 America was like a train speeding down the track, without an engineer or brakes. The new territories acquired from Mexico had vastly increased the size of the nation, but debate over their status - and importantly the status of slavery within them - paralyzed the nation. This book examines these issues. Editor(s): Finkelman, Paul; Kennon, Donald R. Series: Perspective History of Congress 1801-1877. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 497.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780821419779
ISBN
9780821419779
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.88

Hardback. Editor(s): Finkelman, Paul; Kennon, Donald R. Series: Perspective Hist of Congress 1801-1877. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBTS; HBWJ; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780821422274
ISBN
9780821422274
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.93

Hardback. On Boxing Day 2004, Rob, Paul, Matty and Rosie Forkan lost their parents in the tsunami that devastated Sri Lanka. This is an enthralling, harrowing but ultimately uplifting journey from the slums of India and the tsunami, to the boardrooms of the City of London, Downing Street and beyond. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16pp plates. BIC Classification: 1FKS; 3JMC; BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 161 x 27. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782433576
ISBN
9781782433576
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.88

Hardback. The medieval clergy, aristocracy, and commercial classes tended to regard peasants as objects of contempt and derision, yet, at the same time, they were not viewed like other condemned groups. This text examines these conflicting images from the post-Carolingian period to the German Peasants' War. Series: Figurae: Reading Medieval Culture. Num Pages: 484 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JB; HBJD; HBLC; JFSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 34. Weight in Grams: 840.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
484
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804733724
ISBN
9780804733724
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 169.52

Paperback. Peking, 1937: The teenage daughter of a British consul is brutally slaughtered. The police investigation is botched; as war looms British and Chinese authorities close ranks. A grieving father vows to uncover the truth - alone. Seventy-five years later, historian Paul French uncovers a stash of forgotten documents revealing the killer's identity. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJG; BTC; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241957172
ISBN
9780241957172
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, 1 chart, 11 halftones, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: 3JF; AN; HBJD; HBLL; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 24. Weight in Grams: 518.
Publisher
Cornell University Press Ithaca
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801488092
ISBN
9780801488092
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.34

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Usa
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199971954
ISBN
9780199971954
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.07

Hardcover. Called by some a 'Mediterranean Jutland,' the Battle of the Otranto Straits involved warships from Austria, Germany, Italy, Britain, and France. This is the story of the largest naval engagement in the Mediterranean during the First World War. Series: Twentieth-Century Battles. Num Pages: 208 pages, 3 figures, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBG; HBTM; HBWN; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253343796
ISBN
9780253343796
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.28

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