Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
Hardcover. A cornerstone of Chinese popular culture, the legend of the White Snake the admirable demon who loves her victim has been continually rewritten, reinterpreted, and readapted for over five hundred years. This title opens a window into the variety of pre-modern Chinese popular literature. Num Pages: 208 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 171
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872209961
- ISBN
- 9780872209961
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.58€ 41.88
€ 52.58
€ 41.88
Paperback. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 232 x 27. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- Watkins
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842931639
- ISBN
- 9781842931639
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.62
€ 19.99
€ 14.62
Paperback. A shocking expose of the true story behind the death of the much-beloved UN Secretary General, Dag Hammarskjold Num Pages: 340 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; 3JJPK; HBJH; HBTW; JFHC; JPSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 34. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849048026
- ISBN
- 9781849048026
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 23.22
€ 24.99
€ 23.22
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Mainstream Publishing
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780576220
- ISBN
- 9781780576220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.79
€ 32.99
€ 29.79
Paperback. Aims to provide answers to a host of teasing historical questions and exasperating mysteries, such as the death of Hitler; who the real Snow White was and whether she lived with seven short miners; the identity of Tom, Dick and Harry; the sinking of the Lusitania; Howard Carter's trickery; and the real events behind the saying 'Sweet Fanny Adam'. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HB; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 10. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 245
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750946858
- ISBN
- 9780750946858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.37
€ 17.99
€ 16.37
Hardback. Alphabetically arranged entries on all the major gods, goddesses, myths, and themes of Egyptian mythology. Num Pages: 256 pages, 50ill. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 148 x 23. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810829671
- ISBN
- 9780810829671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.30
€ 118.30
Hardcover. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABM; FA; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 674.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Robert D. Reed Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781885003201
- ISBN
- 9781885003201
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.22
€ 26.99
€ 26.22
Paperback. The most complete and detailed reference book of its kind, Who's Who in Classical Mythology contains over 1200 extensive entries, covering both Greek and Roman characters. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415260411
- ISBN
- 9780415260411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.63
€ 28.63
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845887858
- ISBN
- 9781845887858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 12.42
€ 12.99
€ 12.42
Hardcover. This text is a full-length study of Blake's use of British mythology and history. It addresses why the 18th century saw a revival of interest in the legends of the British Isles and how Blake applied these in his prophetic histories. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DB; 2AB; DSBD; DSBF; DSC; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 138 x 213 x 8. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333738962
- ISBN
- 9780333738962
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.79
€ 128.79
paperback. William N Fenton's contributions to the understanding of the cultures and histories of the Iroquois are formidable. This volume includes Fenton's classic studies of such key issues as Iroquois folklore, factionalism, and the repatriation of material culture; and discussions of theory and practice and the methodology of 'upstreaming'. Editor(s): Starna, William A.; Campisi, Jack. Series: The Iroquoians & Their World. Num Pages: 398 pages, 10 Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KB; GTB; JFHF; JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803216075
- ISBN
- 9780803216075
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 41.71
€ 45.99
€ 41.71
Paperback. These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties are vividly retold by local storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752457369
- ISBN
- 9780752457369
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
€ 17.99
€ 16.61
Paperback. Num Pages: 168 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; JFHF; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Publisher
- Four Courts Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846824234
- ISBN
- 9781846824234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.74
€ 16.99
€ 14.74
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691124094
- ISBN
- 9780691124094
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.50
€ 54.99
€ 39.50
Paperback. Stories that focus on the women of Celtic mythology, from formidable women warriors to the gentle women who guided others to spiritual wisdom. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 166 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Publisher
- Destiny Books
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892813575
- ISBN
- 9780892813575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.60
€ 19.99
€ 14.60
Paperback. Editor(s): Jordan, Rosan A.; Kalcik, S.J. Series: Publications of The American Folklore Society. Num Pages: 260 pages, 38 illus. BIC Classification: JFHF; JFSJ1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780812212068
- ISBN
- 9780812212068
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.99
€ 36.99
€ 33.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: HRG; JFHF; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226618500
- ISBN
- 9780226618500
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 40.92
€ 51.99
€ 40.92
Paperback. Woods Cree Stories includes nine stories--including Boys Get Lost, Foolishness, and Animals Become Friends--and a Woods Cree-to-English glossary. Num Pages: 138 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 162 x 8. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Regina Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780889773455
- ISBN
- 9780889773455
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.78
€ 25.99
€ 22.78
Paperback. Offers 59 of the world's great myths - including selections from "The Iliad and the Odyssey", "Beowulf", "King Arthur" and "Quetzalcoatl". Each myth is accompanied by an introduction that offers historical background and suggests avenues for literary analysis. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 31. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Lincolnwood, Illinois
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780844257679
- ISBN
- 9780844257679
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 27.83
€ 27.99
€ 27.83
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWN; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 142 x 9. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752476896
- ISBN
- 9780752476896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.47
€ 13.99
€ 13.47