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Modern period, c 1500 onwards

Paperback. Informs and elucidates the bizarre events, ridiculous characters and stupid decisions that have shaped Britain's story since 1945. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; HBJD1; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 33. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Transworld
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552775465
ISBN
9780552775465
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.85

paperback. "Ultimately, the story of Nova Scotia's violent integration into the British system offers a case study in the limits of voluntarism in the ramshackle empire that preceded the Seven Years' War."-William and Mary Quarterly Series: Early American Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages, 17 illus. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBCV; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; HBTQ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 381.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812218695
ISBN
9780812218695
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.60

Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HRCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9781479804153
ISBN
9781479804153
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.21

Hardcover. The book follows the development of jazz over a decade and a half, paying particular attention to two outstanding figures: Humphrey Lyttelton and John Dankworth. It also seeks to convey a flavour of that now remote era and the frisson that jazz created. Series: Popular Music History. Num Pages: 167 pages, 14 black and white photos. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; AVGJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 166 x 15. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845537128
ISBN
9781845537128
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.95

Hardcover. Set in the first decade of modern Israel's existence, this volume offers an insightful look at the changing relationship of American Jews and the reborn Jewish nation/state. Series: Modern Jewish History. Num Pages: 264 pages, 9 photographs, glossary,notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1KBB; 3JJPG; HBJF1; HBJK; HBLW3; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815630517
ISBN
9780815630517
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.22

Paperback. This book collects the only known group of letters from one of over an estimated 400 women who served in the Civil War under assumed male names and identities. Num Pages: 128 pages, halftones, line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGHA; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; HBWJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 136 x 10. Weight in Grams: 121.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195102437
ISBN
9780195102437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.34

Paperback. In 1944, 13-year-old Fritz Tubach was almost old enough to join the Hitler Youth in his German village of Kleinheubach. That same year in Tab, Hungary, 12-year-old Bernie Rosner was loaded onto a train with the rest of the village's Jewish inhabitants and taken to Auschwitz, where his whole family was murdered. Num Pages: 328 pages, 20 b/w photographs, 2 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520261310
ISBN
9780520261310
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.74

Hardback. This contemporary oral history, based on interviews and recorded observations made over an eighteen-year period, tells the compelling story of the small Jewish community of Dijon, France, and how it has evolved over time in response to both internal and external challenges. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJ; 3JM; HBJD; HBLW; HBLX; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 640.
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442605589
ISBN
9781442605589
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.37

Paperback. This contemporary oral history, based on interviews conducted over an 18-year period, is the first of its kind in English. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJF; HBTD; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442605596
ISBN
9781442605596
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.43

Hardback. The first publication in book form of the historic postrevolution conversations between activist playwright and Czech president Vaclav Havel and Polish journalist Adam Michnik Translator(s): Matynia, Elzbieta. Num Pages: 264 pages, 1 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DV; 3JJPR; 3JM; JPA; JPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300204032
ISBN
9780300204032
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.23
€ 43.15

Paperback. In 1962 Sean O Se recorded 'An Poc ar Buile' with Sean O Riada and Ceoltoiri Chualann. It proved a huge success and resulted in seven wonderful years working with Sean O Riada and over sixty years of singing. This is his story. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; AVGH; AVH; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The Collins Press
Condition
New
SKU
KRF2232942
ISBN
9781848892538
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPL; HBJD1; HBLW3; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 20. Weight in Grams: 398.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750959162
ISBN
9780750959162
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.55

Paperback. Evliya Celebi was the 17th century's most diligent, adventurous, and honest recorder, whose puckish wit and humor are laced throughout his ten-volume masterpiece. This brand new translation brings Evliya sparklingly back to life. "Well worth a read."-Irish Echo 7/2011 Num Pages: 482 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 3JD; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 146 x 35. Weight in Grams: 706.
Publisher
Eland Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906011581
ISBN
9781906011581
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 2AB; 3JJH; FRH; FT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780008238940
ISBN
9780008238940
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 9.91

Paperback. An outstandingly written, action-packed memoir of a decorated British soldier's experience of fighting Taliban forces in Afghanistan in summer 2006. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16 pages colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMC; BTM; HBJF1; HBLX; HBWS4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Pocket Books London
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847393999
ISBN
9781847393999
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.73

Paperback. Series: The Iroquois and Their Neighbours. Num Pages: 232 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 4 maps, 1 chart. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; HBJK; JFSL9; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 327.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815610793
ISBN
9780815610793
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.57

paperback. Storytelling kept alive the myths, legends, and history of the Blasket Islands, which are three miles off Irelands Dingle Peninsula. In her old age, Peig Sayers, 'the Queen of Gaelic storytellers', recounted her life to her son, who recorded the tale in this book. She recalls the events of her life and her simple philosophy. Translator(s): Ennis, Seamus. Num Pages: 160 pages, endpaper map. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 124. Clean copy with some shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1961
Publisher
Oxford University Press London
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KOG0006448
ISBN
9780192812391
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 17.95

paperback. Storytelling kept alive the myths, legends, and history of the Blasket Islands, which are three miles off Irelands Dingle Peninsula. In her old age, Peig Sayers, 'the Queen of Gaelic storytellers', recounted her life to her son, who recorded the tale in this book. She recalls the events of her life and her simple philosophy. Translator(s): Ennis, Seamus. Num Pages: 160 pages, endpaper map. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 124. Some light shelf wear, otherwise a very good copy.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1961
Publisher
Oxford University Press London
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KRF2232752
ISBN
9780192812391
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Hardcover. Though undeniably bloody the war was in fact a ferment of new ideas and new weapons. Gas, flame throwers, super-heavy artillery, concrete bunkers, tanks, aircraft and other innovations were all introduced, whilst older notions such as barbed wire, machine guns and armour took on a new lease of life. Num Pages: 144 pages, 40 drawings, maps & diagrams. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 120 x 18. Weight in Grams: 232. Fine copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Conway London
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KKD0009020
ISBN
9781844860722
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 17.95

Hardcover. Tran Van Nhut grew up with a great love for his country's history and served in the Army of South Vietnam from the Republics inception in 1954 until its demise in 1975. In 1970, he was appointed province chief of Binh Long (Peaceful Dragon) Province and commander of its Regional, Popular, and People Self Defense Forces. Series: Modern Southeast Asia Series. Num Pages: 216 pages, 23 photos, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; HBJF; HBLW3; HBWS2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Texas Tech University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780896726451
ISBN
9780896726451
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.32

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 7 halftones, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KJD; 1KJH; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTS; HBTV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 435.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781469626864
ISBN
9781469626864
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.88

Hardcover. From a prize-winning historian, a vivid account of German-occupied Europe during World War II that reveals civilians' struggle to understand Num Pages: 376 pages, TBD. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBTB; HBTZ; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 242 x 35. Weight in Grams: 602.
Publisher
Basic Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465057740
ISBN
9780465057740
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.97

Paperback. This vivid picture of an Irish navvy's life in England in the 1950s mirrors that of an entire generation who left Ireland without education or hope. Days without food or work, the hardships of work camps, lonesome partings after trips home, periods of intense isolation and bitter reflection, all were part of the experience. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1DBR; 3JJPG; BJ; JFSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 10. Weight in Grams: 196.
Publisher
Gill
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848891883
ISBN
9781848891883
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.63

Hardcover. After the Irish War of Independence and Civil War, the journal Studies hosted the mainstream social, economic, constitutional and political debates that shaped the new state. This title addresses the key events, crises and challenges that have shaped Irish society - the 1916 Rising, the First World War, child abuse and immigration. Editor(s): Fanning, Professor Bryan. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; 3JMC; HBJD1; HBLW; HBLX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 33. Weight in Grams: 698. After the Irish War of Independence and Civil War, the journal Studies hosted the mainstream social, economic, constitutional and political debates that shaped the new state. An Irish Century: Studies 1912–2012 marks its centenary as one of Ireland’s most influential periodicals
Publisher
Univ College Dublin Pr Dubliin
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906359652
ISBN
9781906359652
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.10
€ 46.68

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