Modern period, c 1500 onwards
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Modern period, c 1500 onwards
Hardcover. By failing to develop effective programs weapon development, Japan increased the probability that it could not triumph over its more advanced enemies. Walter Grunden underscores the dramatic scientific and technological disparities that left Japan vulnerable and ultimately led to its defeat in World War II. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 304 pages, 21 photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBG; HBWQ; JWM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- 1st.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700613830
- ISBN
- 9780700613830
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.53
€ 61.53
Paperback. Offers a study of the 1980 American election and shows why it was a landmark election. Beginning with Carter's speech on July 15, 1979, the book introduces the field of candidates, follows their campaigns, identifies the turning points and winning strategies, and assesses the results, including the GOP's first Senate majority in 26 years. Series: American Presidential Elections. Num Pages: 200 pages, 12 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPN; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614080
- ISBN
- 9780700614080
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.02
€ 33.02
Paperback. Glantz offers a definitive account of the forgotten catastrophe of Operation Mars, reveals the key players, and details the major events of the military disaster. 24 photos, 24 maps. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 422 pages, 24 photographs, 24 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614172
- ISBN
- 9780700614172
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.32
€ 34.32
Paperback. Reveals the substantial contributions made by German flak units to the German war effort during World War II, providing a more complete understanding of the German air defense system and the air war it served. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 408 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJF; 3JJG; 3JJH; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614202
- ISBN
- 9780700614202
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.86
€ 34.86
Paperback. Winner of the US Civil War Center Ribbon of Honor. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614219
- ISBN
- 9780700614219
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.90
€ 32.90
Hardcover. Offering an in-depth history of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) from 1955 to 1975, the author takes readers into the barracks and training centers of the ARVN to plumb the hearts and souls of these forgotten soldiers. He explores the lives of ordinary men, focusing on troop morale and motivation within the context of Vietnamese society. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 250 pages, 8 photographs. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJF; HBJK; HBWS2; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614332
- ISBN
- 9780700614332
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.14
€ 56.14
Paperback. Nowhere was the Civil War as savage as it was in Missouri - and nowhere did it produce a killer more savage than William Anderson. This book examines his prewar life, explains how he became a guerrilla, and then describes the war that he and his men waged against Union soldiers and defenseless civilians alike. Num Pages: 180 pages, 21 photographs, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614349
- ISBN
- 9780700614349
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.43
€ 21.99
€ 20.43
Paperback. Reappraises the tumultuous history of educational progress in Chicago, revealing that the persistent lack of improvement is due not to the extent but rather the type of reform. This book chronicles how Chicago's corporate actors led, abetted, or restrained nearly every attempt to transform the city's school system. Series: Studies in Government and Public Policy. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; 3JH; 3JJ; HBT; JNK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614509
- ISBN
- 9780700614509
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.51
€ 44.51
Hardcover. Examines the development of Michael Moore's ideas and the evolution of his filmmaking, then dissects "Fahrenheit 9/11", and explores the many claims and disagreements about the movie's truthfulness. This study shows that Michael Moore's film did more than shake up a nation. Series: CultureAmerica. Num Pages: 200 pages, 15 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; APF; JFC; JP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas United States
- Edition
- 1st edition,
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614523
- ISBN
- 9780700614523
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.38
€ 48.38
Hardcover. Examines the Republicans' ideological struggle, focusing on how party thought - particularly concerning the concept of republicanism - determined the contours of their efforts and was in turn shaped by it. This book focuses on what they thought about their actions, particularly their beliefs about the meaning and nature of the American Republic. Series: American Political Thought. Num Pages: 360 pages, 25 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; JPFM; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 32. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- First Edition (1st printing),
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614622
- ISBN
- 9780700614622
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.19
€ 61.19
Hardcover. Reconstructs an imposing mosaic that reveals the immense scope and ambitious intent of the first Iasi-Kishinev offensive. This book shows that Stalin was not as preoccupied with a direct route to Berlin as he was with a "broad front" strategy designed to gain territory and find vulnerable points in Germany's extended lines of defense. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 424 pages, 44 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DVWR; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 36. Weight in Grams: 844.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614653
- ISBN
- 9780700614653
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.56
€ 60.56
Hardcover. Provides an analysis of the Russian president's influence on the Russian officer corps, the soldiers they lead, and their army's combat readiness. This work also suggests how the often fraught relationship between the president and the high command must evolve if the Russian Federation is to become a truly democratic nation. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJPR; 3JMC; JP; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614677
- ISBN
- 9780700614677
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.91
€ 69.91
Paperback. Jimmy Carter has been called America's greatest ex-president, a man who lost the White House after one term but went on to become a respected spokesman for peace and human rights. The authors re-examine the world events that shaped Carter's presidency, from Koreagate and the Cuban boatlift to the Camp David accords and the Iran hostage crisis. Series: American Presidency Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 14 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPL; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 23. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Edition
- 2 Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614714
- ISBN
- 9780700614714
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.67
€ 34.67
Hardcover. Provides a history of the Soviet partisan movement, a people's army of irregulars fighting behind enemy lines. This work describes it as a social phenomenon and reveals how its members were both transformed by the crucible of war. It shows that people who suddenly had the autonomy to act on their own came to rethink the Stalinist regime. Num Pages: 288 pages, 24 photographs, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614806
- ISBN
- 9780700614806
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.88
€ 60.88
Hardcover. When the US took control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam following the Spanish-American War, it was unclear to what degree these islands were actually part of the US. By looking at what became known as the Insular Cases, this work reveals how America resolved to govern these territories. Series: Landmark Law Cases and American Society. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJC; HBJK; HBLW; HBTQ; HBTR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 140. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614813
- ISBN
- 9780700614813
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.73
€ 86.73
Paperback. When the US took control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam following the Spanish-American War, it was unclear to what degree these islands were actually part of the US. By looking at what became known as the Insular Cases, this work reveals how America resolved to govern these territories. Series: Landmark Law Cases and American Society. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJC; HBJK; HBLW; HBTQ; HBTR; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Edition
- First Thus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614820
- ISBN
- 9780700614820
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.86
€ 34.86
Hardcover. Environmental debates often pit the protection of nature against economic growth. This book reveals that environmentalism has unsuspected roots in consumerism that extend deeper than our everyday dilemmas. It tells of an early confrontation that set the stage for Silent Spring, pushing the dawn of environmental politics back several decades. Num Pages: 272 pages, 16 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBNW; 3JH; 3JJ; RNK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614868
- ISBN
- 9780700614868
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.73
€ 70.73
Hardcover. The ensuing battles on German soil - especially those in the so-called Ruhr Pocket - were as fierce and hard-fought as any in the European theater. This work chronicles this key military campaign from a fresh perspective - that of the defeated German soldiers and civilians caught in the final maelstrom of the war's western front. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 464 pages, 60 photos, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 39. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614905
- ISBN
- 9780700614905
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.47
€ 60.47
Paperback. A fascinating account--from the military's perspective--of the historically tense and, at times, outright antagonistic relations between senior military leaders and American presidents and their advisors. Closely examines and grades the impact of presidential styles on the military's view of the president. Num Pages: 384 pages, 27 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; JPA; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614912
- ISBN
- 9780700614912
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 50.57
€ 50.99
€ 50.57
Paperback. An innovative history that sees the agreements and ideas of the American Founders especially the Constitution as an effort to create a "peace pact" both among member states and with other nations." Series: American Political Thought. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; HBTQ; HBTR; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700614936
- ISBN
- 9780700614936
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.86
€ 34.86