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General & world history
Paperback. These essays apply post-colonial theory to the Middle Ages, and examine the theory through the excavation of the past. They examine the establishment of colony, empire, and nationalism; and the mechanisms of oppression through which cultures are displaced, eradicated, or transformed. Editor(s): Cohen, Jeffrey Jerome. Series: The New Middle Ages. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3H; DSBB; HBG; HBLC; HBTQ; HBTR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312239817
- ISBN
- 9780312239817
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Condition: New
€ 111.55
€ 111.55
Paperback. From May to September 1939 Japan and the Soviet Union fought an undeclared war on the Mongolian plains that ended with a decisive Soviet victory with two important results: Japan reoriented its strategic emphasis toward the south; and Russia freed itself from the fear of fighting on two fronts. Num Pages: 1276 pages, 37 half-tones 10 tables 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1FPJ; HBG; HBJD; HBJF; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 56. Weight in Grams: 1500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 1276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804718356
- ISBN
- 9780804718356
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Condition: New
€ 98.38
€ 98.38
Paperback. This reference provides access to the 1200 years of Roman rule from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD. The myriad topics covered include rulers; the legal and governmental system; architectural feats; and Roman religions. Each chapter includes a bibliography and site-specific photographs. Num Pages: 416 pages, numerous halftone and line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 187 x 19. Weight in Grams: 752.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195123326
- ISBN
- 9780195123326
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.40
€ 29.99
€ 21.40
Paperback. Showcasing the twentieth century's best writing on the topic of air combat from World War I through the Gulf War, Brassey's Air Combat Reader examines the evolution of air combat strategy and tactics. Series: History of War. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBG; HBLW; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 125 x 199 x 21. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574887525
- ISBN
- 9781574887525
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Condition: New
€ 11.14
€ 11.14
Paperback. The Crusades gave rise to the Military Order of the Templars and Hopitallers, and were a backdrop to the careers of some of history's most famous leaders including Richard "The Lionheart" and Saladin. This title traces the Crusades and the major conflicts which arose. Series: Essential Histories. Num Pages: 96 pages, 19 b&w and 43 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLC; HRAM9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841761794
- ISBN
- 9781841761794
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.08
€ 19.99
€ 18.08
Paperback. Featuring distinguished writers and reporters: John Simpson, James Fenton, Martha Gellhorn, Germaine Greer, Ryszard Kapuscinski, as well as talents Elana Lappin, Suketu Mehta and Wendell Steavenson, this book covers some of the signal events: the fall of Saigon, the end of apartheid in South Africa, the massacre in Tiananmen Square, and more. Editor(s): Jack, Ian. Series: Classics of Reportage S. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: DNJ; HBG; HBLW3; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 199 x 30. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781862078154
- ISBN
- 9781862078154
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 14.78
€ 24.99
€ 14.78
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster United States
- Edition
- Rev Sub
- Number of pages
- 1200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780684831305
- ISBN
- 9780684831305
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.72€ 68.08
€ 73.72
€ 68.08
Paperback. As the dust settled around the devastation of the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon on 11 September 2001, questions emerged surrounding the attacks and the motives behind them. This text examines the causes of what happened and provides a reasoned approach as to what the future may hold. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1 Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JM; HBG; HBJK; HBLX; JPS; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 215 x 14. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Saqi Books
- Edition
- First Published 2002/ Third Reprint 2002
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780863563829
- ISBN
- 9780863563829
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.09
€ 17.99
€ 17.09
Paperback. Editor(s): McNeill, William H.; Waldman, Marilyn Robinson. Num Pages: 468 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1Q; HBG; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226561554
- ISBN
- 9780226561554
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.96
€ 36.99
€ 28.96
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Edition
- Reprinted Ed
- Number of pages
- 566
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803283671
- ISBN
- 9780803283671
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.48
€ 38.99
€ 35.48
Paperback. Translator(s): Holoch, George. Num Pages: 360 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; HBG; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 171 x 27. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268042233
- ISBN
- 9780268042233
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 34.92
€ 38.99
€ 34.92
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Praeger
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275944384
- ISBN
- 9780275944384
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.23€ 61.23
€ 67.23
€ 61.23
Hardback. An operational history of the Canadian Corps in the battles of the final 100 days of World War I, beginning with the battle of Amiens and culminating in the retaking of Mons only hours before the war ended. This text examines the tactical innovations developed by the corps during this campaign. Series: Praeger Series in War Studies. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJD; HBWN; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275955137
- ISBN
- 9780275955137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.78€ 77.59
€ 85.78
€ 77.59
Hardback. This work challenges the assumption that the rhetorical presidency refers to presidential messages delivered from the bully pulpit only. By examining the Cold War discourse, it shows how Presidents Truman and Eisenhower transformed the US propaganda programme into an executive tool. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1KBB; HBG; HBLW3; JPHL; JPS; JPVN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 159 x 236 x 21. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275974633
- ISBN
- 9780275974633
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.78€ 77.59
€ 85.78
€ 77.59
Paperback. The increasing capacity of states to muster violence, the concomitant rise of military power as a meaningful instrument of foreign policy, and the frequent episodic collapse of that power are considered in this examination of force, order, and diplomacy. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBG; JPS; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275976415
- ISBN
- 9780275976415
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.21
€ 45.99
€ 38.21
Hardback. Explores the emergence of an anti-militarist subculture within the United States armed services during the Vietnam War. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPK; HBG; HBLW; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275978617
- ISBN
- 9780275978617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.53€ 88.27
€ 98.53
€ 88.27
Hardback. Looks at the role of sport as practiced in several important civilisations in the ancient world. This book explores how athletics had an importance that extended beyond physical prowess to include military associations, religious ritual, status, and politics. It also compares the significance of famous sporting figures in the ancient societies. Series: Praeger Series on the Ancient World. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBG; HBLA; HBTB; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275987398
- ISBN
- 9780275987398
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.96€ 53.45
€ 57.96
€ 53.45
Hardback. "This work should prove to be a joy and a delight to both novices and experts. Its depth of coverage within its topics places it well beyond more general works. . . . [Its] usefulness in the areas of history, literature, and the arts can justify its purchase by any library with patrons whose interests are set in the medieval period." RQ Num Pages: 614 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3H; GBC; HBG; HBLC; HBTG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1036.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 614
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313245527
- ISBN
- 9780313245527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.19€ 67.53
€ 74.19
€ 67.53
Hardback. A French Artillery officer's colorful account of Napoleon's little-known expedition to Egypt in 1798. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBG; HBJH; HBLA; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 507.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313325120
- ISBN
- 9780313325120
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.78€ 77.59
€ 85.78
€ 77.59
Hardback. Deals with the personal side of World War II. This work features stories of men and women, who, though they experienced the war in many different ways, were profoundly affected by it. It captures how Americans lived and felt, and what they believed during the twentieth century's most brutal conflict. Series: Praeger Security International. Num Pages: 332 pages, illustrations (b&w). BIC Classification: HBG; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780313344787
- ISBN
- 9780313344787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 45.41
€ 53.99
€ 45.41