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Hardcover. Reflects the social and political conditions which prevailed when the Fatimids began to consolidate their rule. This book, a translation of the "Iftitah al-Da'wa", is an important primary source for understanding the emergence of the Fatimid state in the early years of the tenth century. Series: Ismaili Texts and Translations. Num Pages: 273 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 148 x 30. Weight in Grams: 540.
Publisher
I. B. Tauris in Association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Edition
annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850438854
ISBN
9781850438854
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.24
€ 49.06

Paperback. Sources for the History of Western Civilization is a primary source reader designed specifically to allow undergraduate students to interact with historical documents without unnecessary editorial intervention. Editor(s): Burger, Michael. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 191 x 28. Weight in Grams: 958.
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442609303
ISBN
9781442609303
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.88
€ 50.39

Hardcover. This study looks at the question: "Why do liberal states make war?". Case studies of major conflicts of this century are used, including World War I, the Suez war and the Vietnam war. The author attempts to explain the contradiction between liberalism and statism/nationalism. Series: Library of International Relations. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; HBG; HBLW; JPHV; JPS; JW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 28. Weight in Grams: 517.
Publisher
I. B. Tauris
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860640100
ISBN
9781860640100
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 153.81
€ 137.06

Paperback. Antonia Augusta - daughter of Mark Antony, mother of Claudius, grandmother of Caligula and great-grandmother of Nero - spent her life close to the seat of power and was an important figure in Imperial Rome. This biography uses inscriptions, coins, papyri and sculpture to illuminate her life. Num Pages: 290 pages, 109 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA; HDDK; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 570.
Publisher
Libri Publications
Number of pages
290
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781901965056
ISBN
9781901965056
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.43

Paperback. Editor(s): Green, Nancy L.; Waldinger, Roger. Series: Studies of World Migrations. Num Pages: 292 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; JFFN; JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 432.
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252081903
ISBN
9780252081903
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.70

Hardback. A reference work that critically examines the history of democracy, from ancient history to the directions it might take in the future. Over the course of 42 chapters, it explores the full breadth of the origins of democracy and expands the canon of democratic history by exploring new - and sometimes surprising - examples from around the world. Editor(s): Isakhan, Benjamin; Stockwell, Stephen. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; JPHV. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 178 x 251 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1170.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
384
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748640751
ISBN
9780748640751
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 165.64
€ 158.44

Paperback. Conceptions of nationalism as a historical and contemporary phenomenon remain fragmentary in the late-1990s. This text analyzes the contraditions inherent in the general understanding of nationalism in order to fashion a new intellectual synthesis. Num Pages: 447 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLW; JFSL; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 566.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co (Publishers)Ltd
Number of pages
447
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850654100
ISBN
9781850654100
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.22

Hardcover. This reader contains texts and extracts from source materials for the subject of race and nation. It provides material for coursework, seminars and tutorials, essays and examination revision, research and assignments. Series: Tauris History Readers. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; JHMP; JPA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 535.
Publisher
I. B. Tauris
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860641954
ISBN
9781860641954
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 153.81
€ 135.20

Hardback. An illuminating account of the management of the end of a global empire and preparation for self-government - a drama no less striking for being couched in form of Parliamentary debate, and state papers. Num Pages: 304 pages, map,. BIC Classification: 1QDB; HBG; HBJD1; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 166 x 30. Weight in Grams: 626.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848855144
ISBN
9781848855144
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.07
€ 59.26

Paperback. How research into Indigenous rights claims is influenced by, and in turn changes, Indigenous law and claims legislation. Series: McGill-Queen's Native and Northern Series. Num Pages: 360 pages, 15 maps, 20 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 1MBF; 1MBN; HBG; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 228 x 22. Weight in Grams: 546.
Publisher
McGill-Queen´s University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780773547438
ISBN
9780773547438
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.03

Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages, 10 halftones, 5 line illus. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTB; HBWQ; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 191 x 24. Weight in Grams: 786.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195174427
ISBN
9780195174427
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.47

Paperback. "One of the major sources for the study on the interraction between whites and American Indians during the sixteenth century." -- Journal of the Rocky Mountain Medieval and Renaissance Association Translator(s): Briffault, Herma. Num Pages: 152 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBG; HBJK; HBTQ; HBTR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 204 x 136 x 11. Weight in Grams: 174.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
152
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801844300
ISBN
9780801844300
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.39

Paperback. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 12. Weight in Grams: 176.
Publisher
PM Press United States
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781604863116
ISBN
9781604863116
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.71

Paperback. Since humans migrated from Africa and dispersed throughout the world, they have found countless ways and reasons to reconnect with each other. This book follows the exploits of traders, preachers, adventurers, and warriors throughout history as they have shaped and reshaped the world. It also discusses how we can and should embrace a global world. Num Pages: 416 pages, 10 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; JFFS; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 28. Weight in Grams: 594.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300136234
ISBN
9780300136234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.50

Paperback.
Publisher
Send The Light United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780785214243
ISBN
9780785214243
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.77

hardcover. An account of the partition of India at independence in 1947. Series: New Approaches to Asian History. Num Pages: 224 pages, 11 b/w illus. 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBG; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 48.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521856614
ISBN
9780521856614
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.67

Hardback. An accessible guide into the complex field of Islamic historiography. Series Editor(s): Crone, Patricia. Series: Themes in Islamic History. Num Pages: 264 pages, 5 b/w illus. 3 maps. BIC Classification: HBAH; HBG; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521620819
ISBN
9780521620819
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.33

Paperback. The secret story of Virginia Hall, America's greatest World War II spy heroine. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781599210728
ISBN
9781599210728
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.54

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752459875
ISBN
9780752459875
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.52

Hardcover. The Hurricane served in every theatre during the Second World War as a fighter, night fighter, ground attack aircraft and even on board ship guarding vital convoys. This book offers first-hand accounts of these gallant pilots form not only a history of the aircraft, but also a tribute to the many friends they lost in combat. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 588.
Publisher
Andre Deutsch Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780233004549
ISBN
9780233004549
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.24

Paperback. For the greater part of recorded history, the most successful and powerful states were autocracies; yet the world is increasingly dominated by democracies. This book provides a novel answer for how and why this political transformation occurred. It presents a history that starts in biblical times. Num Pages: 576 pages, 18 line illus. 22 tables. BIC Classification: HBG; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 35. Weight in Grams: 934.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Princeton Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691126326
ISBN
9780691126326
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.07
€ 50.82

Hardback. .
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764322556
ISBN
9780764322556
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 32.40

Paperback. Compared to other animals, the way humans live - our manners, morals, habits, experiences, relationships, technology, values - changes at a bewildering speed. Why is this? Felipe Fernandez-Armesto offers some revolutionary answers to this fundamental question about our species - and speculates on what they mean for our future. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: CF; HBG; HBL; HBTB; HD; HP; HR; JF; JH; PD. Dimension: 216 x 135. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198806806
ISBN
9780198806806
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.74

Paperback. Editor(s): Fenster, Thelma S.; Smail, Daniel Lord. Num Pages: 240 pages, 18. BIC Classification: 1D; 3F; 3H; DSBB; HBG; HBLC; JFCX; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801488573
ISBN
9780801488573
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.45

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