Modern period, c 1500 onwards
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Modern period, c 1500 onwards
Vernon and Irene Castle popularized ragtime dancing in the years just before World War I and made dancing a respectable pastime in America. The whisper-thin, elegant Castles were trendsetters in many ways. This work tells the story of a couple who reinvented dance and its place in twentieth-century culture. Num Pages: 320 pages, 64 photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJ; ASDT; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 649.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813124599
- ISBN
- 9780813124599
Condition: New
€ 34.74
€ 34.74
Paperback. This study presents the complete works of the great Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer. The text includes a short essay and commentaries on each of the paintings, and incorporates new research on Vermeer's life and extraordinary artistic achievements. Num Pages: 72 pages, 44 colour and 24 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JD; ACQB; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 370 x 268 x 9. Weight in Grams: 794. The Complete Works. 72 pages, 44 colour and 24 b&w illustrations. This study presents the complete works of the great Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer. The text includes a short essay and commentaries on each of the paintings, and incorporates new research on Vermeer's life and extraordinary artistic achievements. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 3JD; ACQB; AFC; AGB. Dimension: 370 x 268 x 9. Weight: 784.
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Number of pages
- 72
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810927513
- ISBN
- 9780810927513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.70
€ 25.99
€ 18.70
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190619718
- ISBN
- 9780190619718
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.91
€ 19.99
€ 15.91
Paperback. First detailed account in English of this vital period of the Battle of Verdun. Num Pages: 176 pages, 75 integrated pictures. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473827035
- ISBN
- 9781473827035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.07
€ 25.99
€ 23.07
Paperback. A gripping narrative of the most infamous Western Front battle of the war. The British remember the Somme, Russia the Brusilov Offensive, and France and Germany remember Verdun. Num Pages: 336 pages, 54. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJF; HBLW; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 238 x 29. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445652863
- ISBN
- 9781445652863
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.77
€ 26.77
Paperback. During the middle phase of his career, Guiseppe Verdi adopted new compositional procedures to create some of his best-known works. Focusing on the operas he composed during this period, this volume explores Verdi's work from three interlinked perspectives. Num Pages: 446 pages, 62 musical examples. BIC Classification: 3JH; AVGC9; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 169 x 26. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226106595
- ISBN
- 9780226106595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.41€ 64.58
€ 76.41
€ 64.58
Paperback. As the much anticipated film adaptation of Vera Brittain's First World War testimony "Testament of Youth" arrives in cinemas in 2014/15 this new book from Mark Bostridge (her biographer) tells the story of a remarkable woman and her extraordinary account of the destructive power of war. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJF; BGH; BGL; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. Weight in Grams: 315.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Export/Airside
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472918574
- ISBN
- 9781472918574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.24
€ 17.99
€ 13.24
hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJF; BGH; BGL; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 222 x 23. Weight in Grams: 420. Good clean copy with light wear to dust jacket
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Continuum London
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMO0000209
- ISBN
- 9781408188446
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.70
€ 5.70
Paperback. Records the relationship that developed between the author and Diane DeVries, a woman born with all the physical and mental equipment she would need to live in our society - except arms and legs. This work argues that DeVries is a perfect example of an American woman coming of age in the second half of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 299 pages, 21 black-and-white photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; JFSJ1; JHMC; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520217164
- ISBN
- 9780520217164
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.55
€ 35.99
€ 26.55
Hardback. Presents a radically new view of the role of science and scientific methodology in the colonies. It explores the role of snakes, snakebite and snake venom in the emerging science of nineteenth-century Australia and India, the neglected significance of inter-colony exchanges and conflicts and the importance of vivisection to science. Series Editor(s): Thompson, Andrew. Series: Studies in Imperialism. Num Pages: 216 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBF; 3JH; MBX; MMGT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781526101440
- ISBN
- 9781526101440
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.03
€ 150.03
Hardcover. Aristophanes has enjoyed a conspicuous revival in nineteenth - and twentieth-century Greece. This book provides an analysis of his role in modern Greek culture. It addresses the issues reflected in the poet's revival: political and linguistic nationalism, literary and cultural authenticity versus creativity, censorship, and social strife. Series: Princeton Modern Greek Studies. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 tables, 6 line illus. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 2AHA; 3JH; 3JJ; DSBB; DSG; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691009568
- ISBN
- 9780691009568
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.67€ 85.47
€ 111.67
€ 85.47
hardcover. This work studies the nature of Venetian rule over the Slavs of Dalmatia during the 18th century, focusing on the cultural elaboration of an ideology of empire that was based on a civilizing mission toward the Slavs. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1DVWYC; 3JF; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 277. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804739450
- ISBN
- 9780804739450
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.47
€ 150.47
Paperback. This work studies the nature of Venetian rule over the Slavs of Dalmatia during the 18th century, focusing on the cultural elaboration of an ideology of empire that was based on a civilizing mission toward the Slavs. Num Pages: 424 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1DVWYC; 3JF; HBJD; HBLL; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804739467
- ISBN
- 9780804739467
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 34.03
€ 36.99
€ 34.03
Hardback. Before 1989, US scholars emphasized Venezuela's status as an exceptional Latin American nation. Most importantly, it served as an ideal model for US policy in Latin America. All this changed in the mass unrest during the week of February 27, 1989. This book explores the changing attitudes about Venezuela and it's role in the rest of the world. Editor(s): Ellner, Steve; Tinker Salas, Miguel. Series: Latin American Perspectives in the Classroom. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSV; 3JJPR; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742554559
- ISBN
- 9780742554559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.32
€ 154.32
Paperback. One of America's greatest investigative reporters brings to life the gripping, no-holds-barred clash of two American titans: Robert Kennedy and his nemesis Jimmy Hoffa. Num Pages: 384 pages, 8-PP. B/W photo insert. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 210 x 34. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Back Bay Books
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780316067423
- ISBN
- 9780316067423
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.29
€ 18.99
€ 17.29
Paperback. Num Pages: 479 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1DND; 3JJPG; HRCC7; JFC; JHBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 248 x 179 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1186.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 479
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788763504713
- ISBN
- 9788763504713
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.24€ 44.01
€ 55.24
€ 44.01
Paperback. National Geographic magazine is an American popular culture icon that, since its founding in 1888, has been on a nonstop tour classifying and cataloguing the peoples of the world. This title provides an insightful and alternative interpretation of National Geographic. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBX; 3JJ; GTB; JFC; JFSL; WT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 13. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781566397520
- ISBN
- 9781566397520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 35.00
€ 35.99
€ 35.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; AMK; AMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 165 x 15. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Publisher
- The American University in Cairo Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789774164873
- ISBN
- 9789774164873
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.27
€ 28.27
American historians and anyone interested in the history of labor or Las Vegas will find this account highly original, insightful, and even-handed. Series: Studies in Industry and Society. Num Pages: 304 pages, 24, 24 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBWN; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; KNSP; KNXB2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801893575
- ISBN
- 9780801893575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.14
€ 71.14
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages, over 400 b/w and color photographs, line drawings, charts. BIC Classification: 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; JWM; TRP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 287 x 223 x 33. Weight in Grams: 2098.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764305610
- ISBN
- 9780764305610
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.65€ 49.98
€ 64.65
€ 49.98
Paperback. By January 1915 the British Expeditionary Force found themselves trapped in the murderous stalemate of trench warfare. British troops had suffered badly in the early campaigns and by January 1915 were holding some 30 miles of trench. This book tells the story of the 67 VC winners from this period on the Western Front. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWTY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 124 x 23. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752460574
- ISBN
- 9780752460574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.44
€ 13.99
€ 13.44
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, 86 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBG; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 113 x 29. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750953788
- ISBN
- 9780750953788
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.35
€ 13.99
€ 13.35
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750953689
- ISBN
- 9780750953689
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.35
€ 13.99
€ 13.35
Paperback. This volume covers the major conflicts along the Western Front in Spring 1918 from Operation 'Michael', to the Third Battle of Aisne and Second Battle of the Marne. 57 VCs were awarded during this period to soldiers from London to Tasmania, Australia. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 127 x 23. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752487304
- ISBN
- 9780752487304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.44
€ 13.99
€ 13.44