Modern period, c 1500 onwards
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Modern period, c 1500 onwards
Hardback. Offers a study of polyandry, wife-selling, and a variety of related practices in China during the Qing dynasty. This book explores the functions played by marriage, sex, and reproduction in the survival strategies of the rural poor under conditions of overpopulation, worsening sex ratios, and shrinking farm sizes. Num Pages: 499 pages, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; HBJF; HBTB; JFSL3; LAZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 238 x 37. Weight in Grams: 806.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520287037
- ISBN
- 9780520287037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.77€ 61.33
€ 78.77
€ 61.33
Paperback. The history of smuggling in Polperro is told through extracts from the letter-books of Zephaniah Job, who played a major role in the contraband trade carried on there at the end of the 18th century. It features the exploits of the local families involved, and the voyages of the "Swallow". Num Pages: 112 pages, 15 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; 3JF; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 209 x 7. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Polperro Heritage Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780953001200
- ISBN
- 9780953001200
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.83
€ 10.83
paperback. Examining the polling practices of six presidential administrations - those of Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush and Clinton - this work dissects the poll apparatus of each period. It contends that while White House polls significantly influence presidential messages, their impact is limited. Num Pages: 216 pages, 18 tables, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL; JPVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 313.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804748490
- ISBN
- 9780804748490
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.95
€ 21.99
€ 21.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3; JPWL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 307 x 15. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Trine Day
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634240598
- ISBN
- 9781634240598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.39
€ 25.99
€ 22.39
Paperback. Politics has changed. Now, with nationalism resurgent and mainstream parties in turmoil, stark new divisions define the country and the centre ground is deserted. As Deputy Prime Minister of Britain, Nick Clegg witnessed this change from the inside. In this book, he offers a frank account of his experiences. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JMG; BM; JPFK; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784704162
- ISBN
- 9781784704162
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.81
€ 14.99
€ 11.81
Hardback. From Plato through the nineteenth century, the West could draw on comprehensive political visions to guide government and society. This work contends that we have lost our foundational supports. It takes up the work of seven influential thinkers, each of whom attempted to construct a political solution to this problem. Num Pages: 432 pages, 7 halftones. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HPS. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 716.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226777467
- ISBN
- 9780226777467
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.05€ 78.49
€ 94.05
€ 78.49
Paperback. From Plato through the nineteenth century, the West could draw on comprehensive political visions to guide government and society. This title takes up the thought of seven influential thinkers, each of whom attempted to construct a political solution to this problem. Num Pages: 424 pages, 7 halftones. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 29. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226104294
- ISBN
- 9780226104294
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 26.71
€ 33.99
€ 26.71
Paperback. Offers a view of how Britain made a peaceful transition to representative democracy. This book attempts to take the reader into the minds of the politicians of the day. It presents an account of how Britain was transformed from a society governed by the landed gentry to one responsive to the pressures of the newly-industrialized masses. Series: Blackwell Classic Histories of England. Num Pages: 352 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JH; 3JJC; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW; HBTB; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631218135
- ISBN
- 9780631218135
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.06
€ 52.06
Hardback. Offers a view of how Britain made a peaceful transition to representative democracy. This book attempts to take the reader into the minds of the politicians of the day. It presents an account of how Britain was transformed from a society governed by the landed gentry to one responsive to the pressures of the newly-industrialized masses. Series: Blackwell Classic Histories of England. Num Pages: 352 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJC; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631218128
- ISBN
- 9780631218128
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.97
€ 144.97
Paperback. Part of the "Studies in Modern History" series, this text examines the origins and nature off party politics in England covering the period 1660 to 1715. Looks at the nature of the struggle between Whigs and Tories and the reasons why such rivalries cut so deep into English society at this time. Series: Studies in Modern History. Num Pages: 276 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JD; 3JF; HBJD1; HBLH; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582040823
- ISBN
- 9780582040823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.08
€ 94.08
Hardcover. Investigates how reformers, conservatives, and radicals used portraiture to connect with supporters and build identity in Victorian politics. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, black & white|Tables, black & white. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; ACV; JFC; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719090844
- ISBN
- 9780719090844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.14
€ 150.14
Hardcover. This study emphasizes the pattern of literary change in Iran, as it focuses on the relationship between the constructive elements of literary creativity, literary movement, ideology, and metaphorical language of modern Persian authors. Num Pages: 232 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 2BXF; 3JH; 3JJ; DSBF; DSBH; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815628187
- ISBN
- 9780815628187
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.43
€ 67.43
Paperback. This book will be of importance to anyone interested in South African politics, constitutional law, democracy and human rights. Num Pages: 480 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JJPR; HBJH; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publisher
- Hart Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841131788
- ISBN
- 9781841131788
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.31€ 85.55
€ 94.31
€ 85.55
hardcover. Addresses the pitfalls of border drawing in post-WWI Europe, arguing that at international and local levels, the 'temptation of violence' made national self-determination problematic, as local elites, administrations, and paramilitary leaders used ethnic notions of identity to mobilise popular support under a guise of international legitimacy. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; 3JJG; HBJD; HBLW; JPFN; JPSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press(UK) United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198777847
- ISBN
- 9780198777847
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.83
€ 164.83
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198737438
- ISBN
- 9780198737438
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.65
€ 63.65
Paperback. Visit our website for sample chapters! Editor(s): Zinman, Richard M.; Weinberger, Jerry. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847694464
- ISBN
- 9780847694464
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.14
€ 65.14
Paperback. Series: American History S. Num Pages: 213 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 205 x 137 x 8. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Harlan Davidson
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780882952260
- ISBN
- 9780882952260
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.91
€ 30.91
Hardback. Series: Library of Ottoman Studies. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDT; 3JM; HBJF1; HBLX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780761138
- ISBN
- 9781780761138
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.25€ 137.06
€ 153.25
€ 137.06
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 668 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 3JH; JPA; JPF; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1114.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2020
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 668
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691649276
- ISBN
- 9780691649276
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 284.51€ 212.78
€ 284.51
€ 212.78
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 668 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 3JH; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 914.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 668
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691622491
- ISBN
- 9780691622491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.93€ 76.80
€ 99.93
€ 76.80
Hardback. This edited volume examines the political, social, and economic developments in contemporary Spain, with a particular focus on the period of the Socialist government (2008-11), the 2011 elections, and the challenges facing Spain and the new Popular Party government. Editor(s): Field, Dr. Bonnie N.; Botti, Alfonso. Series: Europe in Transition: The NYU European Studies Series. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JM; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 136 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137306616
- ISBN
- 9781137306616
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.29€ 34.67
€ 94.29
€ 34.67
Paperback. Offers a political narrative of the rise and fall of the Tudor monarchy. This book begins with the factional quarrels which was the political life of England under Henry VI in the 1450s and then examines the rebuilding of the strength of royal government under Edward IV, Henry VII and Henry VIII. Series: Blackwell Classic Histories of England. Num Pages: 488 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLC; HBLH; HBTB; HBTG; JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 722.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631214601
- ISBN
- 9780631214601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.11
€ 62.11
Hardback. Offers a political narrative of the rise and fall of the Tudor monarchy. This book begins with the factional quarrels which was the political life of England under Henry VI in the 1450s and then examines the rebuilding of the strength of royal government under Edward IV, Henry VII and Henry VIII. Series: Blackwell Classic Histories of England. Num Pages: 488 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLC; HBLH; HBTB; HBTG; JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 32. Weight in Grams: 808.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631214595
- ISBN
- 9780631214595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.73
€ 148.73
Paperback. This text is dedicated to cultural and political figures, institutions and ideas in a period of transition in Muslim societies in Southeast Asia, Malaysia and Indonesia. The focus is on how Islam was re-created as an intellectual and sociopolitical tradition in Southeast Asia in the 1990s. Num Pages: 302 pages. BIC Classification: 1FM; 3JJPR; HRH; JFC; JFSR2; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 131 x 211 x 23. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Transcript-Verlag
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783933127815
- ISBN
- 9783933127815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.48
€ 46.99
€ 33.48