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Modern period, c 1500 onwards

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Modern period, c 1500 onwards

Paperback. Reprint of the successful volume in the Cambridge Topics in History series with a new full colour cover. Series: Cambridge Topics in History. Num Pages: 116 pages, 6 line figures 2 halftones 4 maps 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 157 x 7. Weight in Grams: 192.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
116
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521317306
ISBN
9780521317306
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.10

Num Pages: 320 pages, over 500 b/w photographs, over 90 color profiles. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJC; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 315 x 236 x 19. Weight in Grams: 2164.
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764311048
ISBN
9780764311048
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.70
€ 57.65

Paperback. Today, many believe the Civil War was fought over slavery. This view satisfies our contemporary sense of justice, but as Gallagher's searing revisionist history shows, it is an anachronistic judgment. Northern citizen-soldiers fought the war to preserve the Union. Emancipation was secondary to the war's primary goal of safeguarding the republic. Num Pages: 256 pages, 41 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBTB; HBWJ; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674066083
ISBN
9780674066083
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.87

Hardcover. This study focuses on postwar Japan's foreign policy making in the political and security areas, the core UN missions. The intent is to illustrate how policy goals forged by national security concerns, domestic politics, and psychological needs gave shape to Japan's complicated and sometimes incongruous policy toward the UN since World War II. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJP; JPQB; JPSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 177 x 33. Weight in Grams: 706.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Harvard University, Asia Center United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674019638
ISBN
9780674019638
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 42.19

Hardback. Reconstructing the often volatile US-Israeli relationship, this study examines the extent to which various coercive measures made by the USA between 1953 and 1991 proved effective in influencing Israeli policy. Num Pages: 312 pages, 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJF1; HBJK; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231081849
ISBN
9780231081849
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 80.44
€ 62.54

Paperback. This book moves beyond the focus on economic considerations that was central to the work of New Left historians, examining the many other forces--domestic politics, bureaucratic inertia, quirks of personality, and perceptions of Soviet intentions--that influenced key decision makers in Washington. Series: Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 1KBB; 3JJPG; HBJK; HBLW3; HBWQ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 596. Series: Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History. 432 pages. This book moves beyond the focus on economic considerations that was central to the work of New Left historians, examining the many other forces -- domestic politics, bureaucratic inertia, quirks of personality, and perceptions of Soviet intentions -- that influenced key decision makers in Washington. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 1KBB; 3JJPG; HBJK; HBLW3; HBWQ; JPS. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 26. Weight: 570.
Publisher
Columbia University Press New York
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231122399
ISBN
9780231122399
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 31.01

Paperback. Argues that modern conflicts between Cuba and the United States stem from a long history of US hegemony and Cuban resistance. This title shows what difficulties the smaller country encountered because of US efforts first to make it part of an 'empire of liberty' and later to dominate it by economic methods. Num Pages: 248 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJC; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691025360
ISBN
9780691025360
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.24
€ 42.14

paperback. Editor(s): Grunzweig, Walter. Series: Transnational and Transatlantic American Studies. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; GTB; HBJK; HBLX; JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 147 x 10. Weight in Grams: 395.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Lit Verlag
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783825882624
ISBN
9783825882624
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.64

Paperback. World War II profoundly changed America: not only did it serve as the impetus for far-reaching changes in all aspects of life at home, but it also dramatically altered the perception of America internationally. Editor(s): Piehler, G. Kurt. Series: Uncovering the Past: Documentary Readers in American History. Num Pages: 316 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444331202
ISBN
9781444331202
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.27

Paperback. The Cold War, the black freedom struggle, Vietnam, the sexual revolution, conservative backlash, and the new millennium are just a few of the events that have shaped the lives of Americans since 1945. Editor(s): Ingalls, Robert P.; Johnson, David K. Series: Uncovering the Past: Documentary Readers in American History. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405167147
ISBN
9781405167147
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.76

Hardback. Series: The United States in the World. Num Pages: 328 pages, 6, 5 black & white halftones, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 571.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780801445477
ISBN
9780801445477
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.52

Paperback. From a small city college in the sixteenth century the University of Edinburgh grew to be one of the world's greatest centres of scholarship, research and learning. Its history is told here by three of its leading historians with wit, verve and style. Num Pages: 216 pages, 275. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; 3J; HBTB; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 173 x 16. Weight in Grams: 604.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748616466
ISBN
9780748616466
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.54

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

€ 65.66
€ 60.29

Paperback. Examines how collective memories of Asia-Pacific War continue to affect relations among China, Japan, and United States. This book explores how American ideas about Japanese history shaped US occupation policy following Japan's surrender in 1945. Editor(s): Gallicchio, Marc. Series: American Encounters/Global Interactions. Num Pages: 352 pages, 7 illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBJF; HBWQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822339458
ISBN
9780822339458
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.73

Paperback. The riveting first-hand account of a young British civilian woman who volunteered to help rebuild Iraq immediately after the invasion in 2003, and soon found herself as a political advisor to the US military. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2 maps, 38 integrated photographs. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1KBB; 3JMC; BM; HBWS5; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 32. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
Atlantic Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782392606
ISBN
9781782392606
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.05

Paperback. As the summer of 1914 drew to a close, it was difficult for a 16 year-old schoolboy to realize that the world for which he had been prepared at Clifton College was itself preparing for war. By 1916, he was commissioned in the Royal Field Artillery. This book gives human account of history. Num Pages: 240 pages, 8 pp B & W photos; line drawings/maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; BGHA; BTM; HBWN; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 16. Weight in Grams: 184.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857501950
ISBN
9780857501950
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 242 x 33. Weight in Grams: 602.
Publisher
Scribe Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781925106787
ISBN
9781925106787
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.28

Hardcover. A comprehensive compilation of rare events during this fascinating period, this book covers all regions. It features steam (mainly), as well as diesel and electric motor power at work on scheduled and extraordinary services throughout the network. The chronology is supported by many contemporary photographs. There are lots of surprises! Num Pages: 352 pages, 64 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 170 x 34. Weight in Grams: 886.
Publisher
Fonthill Media United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781552346
ISBN
9781781552346
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 27.88

Paperback. Depicts the shocking apathy and antipathy of the international community toward the homeless. This book examines the impact of refugee movements on Great Power diplomacy and considers the evolution of agencies designed to assist refugees, noting outstanding successes and failures. Series: Politics, History, & Social Change. Num Pages: 432 pages, 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; 3JJ; 3JM; HBG; HBLL; HBLW; JFFD; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 228 x 34. Weight in Grams: 626.
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
2nd Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566399555
ISBN
9781566399555
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.10

Paperback. The baby abandoned on the doorstep is a phenomenon that has virtually disappeared from our experience, but in the early modern world, unwanted children were a very real problem. This title recreates sixteenth-century Nuremberg to explore what befell abandoned children in this period in vivid detail. Num Pages: 456 pages, 64 halftones, 9 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JB; HBJD; HBLH; HBTB; JFSP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226102054
ISBN
9780226102054
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.71

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