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Paperback. The classic introduction to Islamic law, tracing its development from its origins, through the medieval period, to its place in modern Islam. Series: The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys. Num Pages: 272 pages, notes, glossary, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HBTB; JFSR2; LAFS; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 348. Series: The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys. 272 pages, notes, glossary, bibliography, index. The classic introduction to Islamic law, tracing its development from its origins, through the medieval period, to its place in modern Islam. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HBTB; JFSR2; LAFS; LN. Dimension: 214 x 139 x 16. Weight: 342.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748605149
ISBN
9780748605149
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 33.91

Hardback. This book is open access under a CC BY license and explores the under-researched history of male mental illness from the mid-twentieth century. It argues that statistics suggesting women have been more vulnerable to depression and anxiety are misleading since they underplay a host of alternative presentations of 'distress' more common in men. Series: Mental Health in Historical Perspective. Num Pages: 232 pages, up to 15 b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; HBTB; JFFH; JFSJ2; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137448873
ISBN
9781137448873
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.86

Paperback. This book is open access under a CC BY license and explores the under-researched history of male mental illness from the mid-twentieth century. It argues that statistics suggesting women have been more vulnerable to depression and anxiety are misleading since they underplay a host of alternative presentations of 'distress' more common in men. Series: Mental Health in Historical Perspective. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; HBTB; JFFH; JFSJ2; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137556264
ISBN
9781137556264
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.79

Paperback. It is impossible to understand Palestine today without a careful reading of its distant and past. This book offers a detailed interpretation of this critical region's evolution. Starting with the prebiblical and biblical roots of Palestine, it examines the meanings ascribed to the land in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions. Translator(s): Harman, Graham; Kramer, Gudrun. Num Pages: 376 pages, 14 halftones. 5 tables. 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1FBP; HBJF1; HBTB; HRAF; JFSR1; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 542.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
376
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691150079
ISBN
9780691150079
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.35

Hardback. * A major new textbook introducing undergraduate students to the key themes and thinkers in the history of political thought from 1789 to the present day. * Adopts a thematic approach to situate developments in political thinking in historical context. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFCX; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 401.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745631028
ISBN
9780745631028
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.70

Paperback. * A major new textbook introducing undergraduate students to the key themes and thinkers in the history of political thought from 1789 to the present day. * Adopts a thematic approach to situate developments in political thinking in historical context. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFCX; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 292.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745631035
ISBN
9780745631035
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.74

Hardback. This volume continues the story of European political theorising by focusing on medieval and Renaissance thinkers. It includes extensive discussion of the practices that underpinned medieval political theories and which continued to play crucial roles in the eventual development of early--modern political institutions and debates. Num Pages: 320 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPCB; JFCX; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 290 x 185 x 23. Weight in Grams: 764.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631186526
ISBN
9780631186526
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.73

Paperback. Focuses on medieval and Renaissance thinkers and includes a discussion of the practices that underpinned medieval political theories and which continued to play crucial roles in the eventual development of early-modern political institutions and debates. Num Pages: 320 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPCB; JFCX; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 182 x 18. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631186533
ISBN
9780631186533
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 45.78

Hardback. An important new book by one of Francea s leading social historiansExamines a very topical and relatively neglected subject -- the history of rape Traces the changing social and legal attitudes to sexual violence from the sixteenth century to the present day. Num Pages: 320 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HBT; JFFE2; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 159 x 29. Weight in Grams: 586.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745621692
ISBN
9780745621692
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 78.49

Paperback. An important new book by one of Francea s leading social historiansExamines a very topical and relatively neglected subject -- the history of rape Traces the changing social and legal attitudes to sexual violence from the sixteenth century to the present day. Num Pages: 320 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HBT; JFFE2; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745621708
ISBN
9780745621708
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.42

Hardback. This book aims to provide a stimulating overview of the settlement history of Ireland from prehistory to modern times. The contributors analyze issues such as settlement change and distribution within the environment. Editor(s): Barry, Terry B. Num Pages: 320 pages, 37 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; JFC; JHBD; LBH; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 566. Very good copy in good dustwrappers. DW has light shelf wear, remains very good
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0019223
ISBN
9780415182089
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 24.00

Paperback. Editor(s): Morris, Richard B. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 278 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
278
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691613222
ISBN
9780691613222
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 37.82

Paperback. This highly original and engaging book by French historian Robert Muchembled, is a journey through time and space in search of the changing perception and significance of the devil in Western culture. * An outstanding book about the changing perception and significance of the devil in Western culture. Num Pages: 362 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCM; HRQX9; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 32. Weight in Grams: 650.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
362
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745628165
ISBN
9780745628165
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.82

Hardback. This highly original and engaging book by French historian Robert Muchembled, is a journey through time and space in search of the changing perception and significance of the devil in Western culture. * An outstanding book about the changing perception and significance of the devil in Western culture. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCM; HRQX9; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 650.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745628158
ISBN
9780745628158
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.17

Hardback. "Originally published in French under the title Histoire des grand-parents que je n'ai pas eus." Translator(s): Kuntz, Jane. Series: Stanford Studies in Jewish History and Culture. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTB; HBTZ1; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 236 x 29. Weight in Grams: 664.
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804795449
ISBN
9780804795449
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.99

Paperback. A classic study of the Jews by a best selling author. Num Pages: 656 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; HRAX; HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 138 x 40. Weight in Grams: 704.
Publisher
Weidenfeld & Nicolson History
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842124796
ISBN
9781842124796
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.54

paperback. "Originally published in 1887 by Harper & Brothers, New York"--T.p. verso. Series: The North's Civil War. Num Pages: 294 pages, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 20. Weight in Grams: 491.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
294
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780823233854
ISBN
9780823233854
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.82

Hardback. 'Never at Sea' was the motto of the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) in its two-stage life from 1917-1919 and 1939-1994. Yet most of its members - commonly known as Wrens - wanted to serve on the ocean wave. This book considers the history and identity of the Wrens and shows how they developed into fully-fledged members of the naval service. Series: A History of the Royal Navy. Num Pages: 256 pages, 50 bw integ, 16 in 8pp colour plates, 2-3 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; HBTM; HBW; JFSJ1; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 134 x 25. .
Publisher
I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780767567
ISBN
9781780767567
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.49
€ 49.60

Paperback. Deals with human history, exploring past civilizations through the objects that defined them. This title shows the surviving objects made by human hands, a chopping tool from the Olduvai gorge in Africa, and also features objects which characterise the world we live in today. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: HBG; JFCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 197 x 30. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
New
Edition
01st Edition
SKU
9780241951774
ISBN
9780241951774
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 15.29

Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, 22 halftones. 6 tables. 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691173894
ISBN
9780691173894
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Paperback. Originally published in French under title: Une histoire de la violence. Editions du Seuil, c2008. Num Pages: 388 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3J; HBTB; JFFE; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 28. Weight in Grams: 582.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
388
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Translation
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745647470
ISBN
9780745647470
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.53

Paperback. Editor(s): Corbin, Alain; Courtine, Jean-Jacques; Vigarello, Georges. Translator(s): Cohen, Keith. Series: European Perspectives: A Series in Social Thought and Cultural Criticism. Num Pages: 768 pages, 32-page color insert. BIC Classification: AC; HB; JFSJ; JFSJ2; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. .
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231168793
ISBN
9780231168793
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.39

Hardback. Editor(s): Corbin, Alain; Courtine, Jean-Jacques; Vigarello, George. Translator(s): Cohen, Keith. Series: European Perspectives: A Series in Social Thought and Cultural Criticism. Num Pages: 752 pages, 56 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; JFSJ2; JHMC; JMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231168786
ISBN
9780231168786
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.48
€ 42.00

Paperback. .
Publisher
Atlantic Books
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857898746
ISBN
9780857898746
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.92

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