Modern period, c 1500 onwards
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Modern period, c 1500 onwards
Hardback. A riveting new account of the long-overlooked achievement of British-led forces who, against all odds, scored the first major Allied victory of the Second World War Num Pages: 328 pages, 20 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1HFG; 3JJH; HBJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 242 x 33. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300208559
- ISBN
- 9780300208559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.06
€ 40.99
€ 29.06
Paperback. To understand the course of the Vietnam wars, it is essential to explore the connections between events within Vietnam and global geopolitical currents in the decade after WWII. This work examines the various dimensions of the struggle between France and Vietnamese revolutionaries that began in 1945 and reached its climax at Dien Bien Phu. Editor(s): Lawrence, Mark Atwood; Logevall, Fredrik. Num Pages: 384 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJPG; HBJF; HBLW3; HBW; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674023925
- ISBN
- 9780674023925
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 36.78
€ 44.99
€ 36.78
Paperback. This 2005 book shows how war waged against Indian noncombatant population and agricultural resources became the method early Americans employed. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JD; 3JF; HBJK; HBLH; HBW; JW. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521732635
- ISBN
- 9780521732635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.38
€ 31.99
€ 30.38
The First West Indies Cricket Tour. Canada and the United States in 18...
Professor Hilary McD. Beckles
Paperback. The West Indies Cricket Team, formed in 1884, made its first overseas tour to Canada and United States. The first match was played against the Montreal Cricket Club, 16-17 August 1886. This book speaks to the Canadian and American beginning of the West Indian cricket culture that emerged a century later as a powerful performance force of the game. Num Pages: 140 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1KJW; 3JH; HBTB; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 10. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Canoe Press Jamaica
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789768125866
- ISBN
- 9789768125866
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 48.60
€ 50.99
€ 48.60
Hardback. Editor(s): Parisian, Catherine M. Series: Penn State Studies in the History of the Book. Num Pages: 336 pages, 15 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; GL; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780271037134
- ISBN
- 9780271037134
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.50€ 55.99
€ 66.50
€ 55.99
Hardback. This original and pioneering study analyzes the evolution of oil as a catalyst for both war and diplomacy, and connects the events of the First World War to contemporary petroleum geo-politics and international aggression. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBLW; HBTB; HBWN; KNBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 165 x 238 x 36. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ediiton
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781487500733
- ISBN
- 9781487500733
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 43.34
€ 43.99
€ 43.34
Paperback. A range of textbooks covering many of the options available on GCSE history specifications. Series: Cambridge History Programme Key Stage 4. Num Pages: 66 pages, 4 colour book. BIC Classification: 1D; 3J; 4KHT; YQH. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 275 x 220 x 4. Weight in Grams: 208. Series: Cambridge History Programme Key Stage 4. 64 pages, 4 colour book. A range of textbooks covering many of the options available on GCSE history specifications. Cateogry: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. BIC Classification: 1D; 3J; 4KHT; YQH. Dimension: 275 x 220 x 4. Weight: 206.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521577755
- ISBN
- 9780521577755
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.95
€ 23.95
Hardcover. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 336 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2042.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226284286
- ISBN
- 9780226284286
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.24€ 53.05
€ 58.24
€ 53.05
Paperback. 'One of the first books that anyone should read in beginning to try to understand this war and this century' New York Times Book Review Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 153 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1018.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 640
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781409102793
- ISBN
- 9781409102793
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.85
€ 26.99
€ 18.85
Paperback. The First World War created the modern world. It destroyed a century of relative peace and prosperity and saw a continent at the height of its success descend into slaughter. This book offers an account that portrays the unfolding military conflict on land, sea and in the air. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBG; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 153 x 39. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847922984
- ISBN
- 9781847922984
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.02
€ 26.99
€ 19.02
Hardcover.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752488110
- ISBN
- 9780752488110
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.91
€ 33.99
€ 28.91
Paperback. With the aid of almost 100 photographs from the news archives of Mirrorpix, this book offers readers the opportunity to read a critique and review of the inspirational, moving, shocking and sometimes humorous words of the men and women who experienced The Great War first hand. BIC Classification: 3JJF; AJ; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 166 x 14. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781451182
- ISBN
- 9781781451182
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.66
€ 9.99
€ 8.66
Paperback. The gripping story of the conflict in the air during the Great War Num Pages: 192 pages, 158 illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBWN; JWG; JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 422. 192 pages, 158 illustrations. The gripping story of the conflict in the air during the Great War. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBWN; JWG; JWMV3; WGM. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 14. Weight: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Amberley
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445605128
- ISBN
- 9781445605128
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.20
€ 26.99
€ 20.20
Hardback. A comprehensive history of the First World War in the Middle East. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JJF; HBJF1; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849042741
- ISBN
- 9781849042741
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.67
€ 40.99
€ 33.67
Hardcover. Num Pages: 208 pages, 900+ colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: 3JJF; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 287 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764347597
- ISBN
- 9780764347597
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 35.32
€ 53.99
€ 35.32
Paperback. By the time the First World War ended in 1918, eight million people had died in what had been perhaps the most apocalyptic episode the world had known. This Very Short Introduction provides a concise and insightful history of 'the Great War', focusing on why it happened, how it was fought, and why it had the consequences it did. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 156 pages, numerous maps and halftones. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBG; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 116 x 10. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 156
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199205592
- ISBN
- 9780199205592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.81
€ 11.99
€ 10.81
Paperback. Features Hew Strachan's monumental account on the First World War. This work combines military and strategic perspectives with those of cultural, diplomatic, economic, and social history and also represents the viewpoints of Germany, England, and France. Num Pages: 1248 pages, numerous maps. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBJD; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 235 x 56. Weight in Grams: 1576.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199261918
- ISBN
- 9780199261918
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 36.75
€ 51.99
€ 36.75
Paperback. The adventurous young women who sailed to India during the Raj in search of husbands. Perfect for fans of SINGLED OUT - a great book club option. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBJF; HBLW; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 199 x 27. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Publisher
- Phoenix
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753828960
- ISBN
- 9780753828960
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.05
€ 13.99
€ 11.05
Paperback. An accessible and entertaining narrative history of the establishment, development and unravelling of the British Welfare State - now fully revised to cover Blair's first term. Lively writing in the style of Peter Hennessy. Num Pages: 720 pages, 22 b/w plates, With index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; 3JJP; HBTB; JFF; JKSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 35. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 720
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007102648
- ISBN
- 9780007102648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.75
€ 21.99
€ 16.75
Paperback. This is the story of Mayo men and women active during the War of Independence and the Civil War, a story largely untold or forgotten. The myth that little or nothing happened in Mayo during these troubled times is dispelled forever. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 31. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Gill
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781848891364
- ISBN
- 9781848891364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.97
€ 17.99
€ 12.97
Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 40 color + 15 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JD; ABQ; ACND; AGC; BGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 200 x 31. Weight in Grams: 850.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300209686
- ISBN
- 9780300209686
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.38€ 50.98
€ 65.38
€ 50.98
Paperback. Why did Hess fly to Scotland? Had Hitler authorized him to attempt to negotiate peace? Was British Intelligence involved? What was his state of mind at the time? Drawing on a variety of archive and eyewitness sources in Britain, Germany and the USA, this work is an objective assessment of the Hess' story. Num Pages: 192 pages, 12 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 126 x 15. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750947572
- ISBN
- 9780750947572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.41
€ 12.41
Paperback. Featuring artwork, this study examines the role that the flintlock played in close-order combat on European and other battlefields around the world. This book shows how tactical doctrines were successfully developed to overcome the weapon's inherent limitations, and more. Illustrator(s): Noon, Steve; Gilliland, Alan. Series: Weapon. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; HBWE; HBWF; HBWH; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 7. Weight in Grams: 257.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472810953
- ISBN
- 9781472810953
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 19.53
€ 21.99
€ 19.53
Hardback. Num Pages: 416 pages, 45 halftones. 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; 1KBBSM; 3JJG; HBJK; HBLW; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 165 x 31. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691168838
- ISBN
- 9780691168838
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.45
€ 46.99
€ 33.45