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History: earliest times to present day

Paperback. Former Metropolitan Museum of Art director Hoving recounts Howard Carter's search for Tut's tomb, the international confrontations that followed, as Carter kept other archeologists away from his find, and the death of Carter's partner shortly after the discovery. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 540. Former Metropolitan Museum of Art director Hoving recounts Howard Carter's search for Tut's tomb, the international confrontations that followed, as Carter kept other archeologists away from his find, and the death of Carter's partner shortly after the discovery. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 540. Fine in fine dustjacket. DJ is in mylar
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S. United States
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of pages
408
SKU
KLJ0014616
ISBN
9780815411864
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.96

Paperback. Fully revised and updated, this widely-praised introductory text explores Japan through the prism of three alternative perspectives: Mainstream, revisionist and culturalist. Beginning with the notion of Japan as a 'contested territory' the book focuses on debates about the real nature of Japan's successes and shortcomings. Series: Contemporary States and Societies Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, 17 black & white halftones, 6 black & white tables, 7 figures, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JM; GTB; HBJF; HBLX; JP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition
Third Edition, Revised
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230248694
ISBN
9780230248694
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 38.01

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition
Second Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230252363
ISBN
9780230252363
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 29.20

Paperback. Series: British Studies Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; 3JM; HBJD1; HBLW; HBLX; JPL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition
Second Edition, Revised
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230361898
ISBN
9780230361898
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 36.23

Paperback. In many and varied forms, the Radical Right has been a hyper- nationalist thorn in the side of Britain's liberal political system for over 100 years. During that time its policies have ranged from authoritarianism to anarchism, from de facto nationalization to the redistribution of property. Sykes from University of Adelaide, SA. Series: British History in Perspective. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBLW; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 128 x 12. Weight in Grams: 258.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333599242
ISBN
9780333599242
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 36.23

Paperback. Why should one study urban history? Were towns the precipitating element for change in the human way of life? By examining in turn various aspects of urban history in the period 1500-1700 this book attempts to examine recent historical ideas about towns in Britain. Series: Social History in Perspective. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; HBTB; JFSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 312.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
1996th Edition
SKU
V9780333610831
ISBN
9780333610831
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 37.23

Paperback. Study of English religious life during the century of the Reformation which explores the involvement of ordinary people within, alongside and beyond the church. Covers topics such as liturgical practice, church office, relations with the clergy, festivity, religious fellowships, cheap print and dissent. In the BRITISH HISTORY IN PERSPECTIVE series. Series: Social History in Perspective. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; 4KL; HBJD1; HBLH; HBTB; HRA; HRCC9. Category: (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Edition
1998th Edition
SKU
V9780333619919
ISBN
9780333619919
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 36.23

Paperback. Offering an interpretation of the relationship between the church, society and religion across five centuries of change, this book examines how the teachings of an increasingly universal Church were applied at a local level and how social change shaped the religious practices of the laity. Series: Social History in Perspective. Num Pages: 264 pages, notes, further reading, index. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; HBTB; HRCC2. Category: (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 144 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333691458
ISBN
9780333691458
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 38.24

Hardcover. Paul Lockhart here presents a survey of the point in history when Sweden rose to pre-eminence in Europe. Drawing on the latest literature in Swedish and other languages, he examines the institutions of the Swedish 'empire' at the height of its influence, and considers questions regarding its rise and fall. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 364.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333731567
ISBN
9780333731567
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.03

Paperback. Offering a thought-provoking combination of analysis and chronological coverage, this book offers an up-to-date treatment of a crucial period in the development of European International Relations. Jeremy Black's determined engagement with events in Eastern Europe redresses the general tendency to focus on Western Europe. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JD; 3JF; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 139 x 216 x 22. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333964514
ISBN
9780333964514
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 42.19

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJG; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; JPFQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 123 x 18. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Spellmount
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752499420
ISBN
9780752499420
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJP; HBJD; HBLW3; HBTZ1; JFSR1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 28. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403946843
ISBN
9781403946843
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 31.18

Paperback. Winter Storm depicts the life of German soldiers trapped in the city by Soviet forces who confronted not only enemy troops but also extreme hunger and frigid weather. Included are a variety of rare photographs that bring to life this truly desperate period of the war. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DVUA; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 228 x 19. Weight in Grams: 480. The Battle for Stalingrad and the Operation to Rescue Sixth Army. 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. Winter Storm depicts the life of German soldiers trapped in the city by Soviet forces who confronted not only enemy troops but also extreme hunger and frigid weather. Included are a variety of rare photographs that bring to life this truly desperate period of the war. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DVUA; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Dimension: 153 x 228 x 19. Weight: 474.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811710893
ISBN
9780811710893
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 19.33

Paperback. This is a comprehensive introduction to 20th-century Chinese history. It chronicles the important events that happened in China since the abdication of the last Qing Emperor in 1912, and forms a comprehensive cultural history of China since 1911. Num Pages: 327 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
327
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333638804
ISBN
9780333638804
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 45.25

Paperback. An outstandingly written, action-packed memoir of a decorated British soldier's experience of fighting Taliban forces in Afghanistan in summer 2006. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16 pages colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMC; BTM; HBJF1; HBLX; HBWS4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Pocket Books London
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847393999
ISBN
9781847393999
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.39

Paperback. What does the Rosetta Stone tell us about the past? What treasures of Egyptian literature can now be read, thanks to its decipherment? What does it tell us about the history of writing and the story of our own alphabets? How do decipherments work and how can we know if they are right? This book answers these questions. Num Pages: 208 pages, 25 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 174.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Profile Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861973399
ISBN
9781861973399
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.72

Paperback. Translator(s): Fott, David. Series: Agora Editions. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA1; HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 253 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801478918
ISBN
9780801478918
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.87

Paperback. Revised second edition of the classic study, looking at Habsburg Spain's handling of the Dutch Revolt. Series: Cambridge Studies in Early Modern History. Num Pages: 336 pages, 6 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 484. The Logistics of Spanish Victory and Defeat in the Low Countries' Wars. Series: Cambridge Studies in Early Modern History. 336 pages, 6 b/w illus. Revised second edition of the classic study, looking at Habsburg Spain's handling of the Dutch Revolt. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; JWL. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight: 478.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521543927
ISBN
9780521543927
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 35.40

Paperback. This is the first English language source reader that deals with post-war (West) Germany. Over 160 commented sources describe the political, social and economic developments that changed Germany from the abyss of Nazism into a prosperous ally of the West and into one of the driving forces of European integration. Series: Documents in Modern History. Num Pages: 320 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1DFGW; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; HBJD; HBLW3; JPHV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 27. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719080777
ISBN
9780719080777
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 29.85

Hardcover. Series: Palgrave History of Europe. Num Pages: 440 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 28. Weight in Grams: 653.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
Edition
2005th Edition
SKU
V9780333652459
ISBN
9780333652459
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 114.82
€ 103.28

Paperback. Takes the reader on a journey of Buck Whaley's many adventures far and wide. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JF; BGHA; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1980
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845885410
ISBN
9781845885410
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.21

Paperback. Remembrance of a once-thriving Jewish culture in Slovakia Num Pages: 128 pages, 39 color illus., 17 b&w illus., 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DVKS; 3JJH; AJC; HBJD; HBLW; HBTZ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 173 x 243 x 11. Weight in Grams: 436.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780253223777
ISBN
9780253223777
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.80

Paperback. This award-winning book belongs on the bookshelf of everyone interested in Texas or military history Series: Texas Classics. Num Pages: 344 pages, 24 halftones, 10 line drawings, 7 maps & diagrams. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780292731028
ISBN
9780292731028
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.55

Paperback. Series: Stackpole Military History Series. Num Pages: 384 pages, 30 b/w photos & 20 maps. BIC Classification: HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Stackpole Books United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811706575
ISBN
9780811706575
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 19.38

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