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Hardback. This book moves from the birth of Gandhi's method of nonviolent resistance in South Africa to an in-depth analysis of two of his signal triumphs: the civil disobedience movement of 1930 and his historic Calcutta fast of 1947. Dalton concluded with a comparison of Gandhi to Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; BGH; HBJF; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231159586
- ISBN
- 9780231159586
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.78
€ 125.78
Paperback. Leading Gandhi scholar Douglas Allen presents a new, challenging approach to Gandhi's life, philosophy and teachings. The biography explores the historical and cultural significance of Gandhi's extraordinary life, and describes his continuing relevance in life today. Series: Critical Lives. Num Pages: 192 pages, 32 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; BGH; HBJF; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 133 x 14. Weight in Grams: 305.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861898654
- ISBN
- 9781861898654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.46
€ 23.46
Hardcover. Translator(s): Dalton, Dennis. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 143 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872203310
- ISBN
- 9780872203310
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.39€ 40.07
€ 50.39
€ 40.07
Paperback. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 137 x 9. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 172
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872203303
- ISBN
- 9780872203303
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.65
€ 24.99
€ 18.65
Hardcover. The first comprehensive study of Magnus Felix Ennodius as both Latin literary figure and historical personality Series: Recentiores: Later Latin Texts & Contexts S. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; 2ADL; 3H; DSBB; DSC; HBJD; HBLC; HR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472109173
- ISBN
- 9780472109173
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.79
€ 108.79
Paperback. When Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, died in December 1861 the nation was paralysed with grief. His death was a catastrophe for Victoria, who not only adored her husband but had, through twenty-one years of marriage, utterly relied on him: as companion, father of their children, friend, confidant, and unofficial private secretary. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 24. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099537465
- ISBN
- 9780099537465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.81
€ 17.99
€ 12.81
Paperback. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1FC; HBJF; HBJF1; JPSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 330 x 54. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Publisher
- PublicAffairs,U.S.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781610394734
- ISBN
- 9781610394734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.78
€ 19.99
€ 14.78
Paperback. Definitive account of a rising and fast-changing African state: Angola, still recovering from civil war. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMA; 3JM; HBJH; HBLX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 138 x 26. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849042840
- ISBN
- 9781849042840
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 35.35
€ 40.99
€ 35.35
Paperback. An account of what Stalinism meant to the masses of ordinary people who lived it. It argues that Stalinism offered itself as an opportunity for enlightenment. It depicts a whole range of life: from the blast furnace workers who labored in the iron and steel plant, to the families who struggled with the shortage of housing and services. Num Pages: 728 pages, 73 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJG; HBJD; HBTB; JFSG; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1034.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 728
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520208230
- ISBN
- 9780520208230
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.07
€ 57.07
Paperback. To mark the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta, bestselling historian David Starkey explores the Magna Carta and its influence on Britain today. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 x 8 page colour insets. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473610071
- ISBN
- 9781473610071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.29
€ 17.99
€ 13.29
Paperback. Drawing on the rich historical collections of the British Library - including two original copies of Magna Carta from 1215 - the catalogue brings to life the history and contemporary resonance of this globally important document and features treasured artefacts inspired by the rich legacy of Magna Carta Editor(s): Breay, Claire; Harrison, Julian. Num Pages: 272 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; AGC; HBJD1; LAZ; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 221 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The British Library Publishing Division
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780712357630
- ISBN
- 9780712357630
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.43
€ 33.99
€ 22.43
Paperback. Magna Carta has long been considered the foundation stone of the British Constitution, yet few people today understand either its contents or its context. With a full English translation of the 1215 charter, Nicholas Vincent introduces the document to a modern audience; explaining its origins and tracing the significance of its role in our history. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, Approx 10 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 114 x 173 x 8. Weight in Grams: 142.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199582877
- ISBN
- 9780199582877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.53
€ 13.99
€ 11.53
Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 colour illustrations, 16 colour plates. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 245 x 29. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750962292
- ISBN
- 9780750962292
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 30.53
€ 34.99
€ 30.53
Paperback. Magna Carta, forced on King John in 1215 by rebellion, is one of the famous documents in world history. It asserts a fundamental principle: that ruler is subject to the law. This book draws on discoveries to give an account of Magna Carta's origins, survival and enforcement, showing how it quickly gained a central place in English political life. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 26. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780241953372
- ISBN
- 9780241953372
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 11.69
€ 16.99
€ 11.69
Paperback. Drawing on recent extensive archival research, this book looks at the publication and survival of Magna Carta. It also tells the story of how a peace treaty between a group of barons and a medieval English king became one of the chief cornerstones of civil liberties, informing universal ideas of liberty and justice across the centuries. Num Pages: 288 pages, 165 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 210. .
- Publisher
- The Bodleian Library United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851243631
- ISBN
- 9781851243631
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.67
€ 41.67
Paperback. The most comprehensive anthology of travelers' writings about Rome ever published, ranging from Dark Age pilgrimages to the luxuries of 19th-century tourism, and including travelers from every corner of Europe and from America. Magick City paints an unforgettable picture of the fascinations of the eternal city. Num Pages: 300 pages, 90 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 141. .
- Publisher
- Pallas Athene Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843680673
- ISBN
- 9781843680673
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.69
€ 30.99
€ 25.69
Paperback. Translator(s): Bouis, Antonina W. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781400077861
- ISBN
- 9781400077861
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.47
€ 18.99
€ 17.47
Hardback. Num Pages: 248 pages, 31, 27 black & white halftones, 4 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780801450945
- ISBN
- 9780801450945
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.61
€ 70.61
paperback. There is widespread evidence of belief in the efficacy of magic in the ancient world. This text aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to ancient magic, surveying magical beliefs and practices from the 6th century BC to late antiquity, describing rites and explaining the theory behind them. Translator(s): Philip, Franklin. Series: Revealing Antiquity. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; HRKP; HRQX2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 370. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0037535
- ISBN
- 9780674541535
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 15.00
€ 15.00
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, illus. BIC Classification: HBJF1; HBLW3; JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 236 x 20. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845196165
- ISBN
- 9781845196165
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.23
€ 159.23
Hardback. Unearths evidence and new information concerning the widespread use of magical practices and the clergy's response. This book traces the change in the Church's attitude to vernacular forms of magic from the turbulent era of King John to the time of Henry VIII and the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Num Pages: 224 pages, 12 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; HRAX; HRQX2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780230351
- ISBN
- 9781780230351
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.03
€ 50.03
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408270509
- ISBN
- 9781408270509
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.33
€ 58.33
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; BM; HBJD1; HBLW3; JFSK2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 203 x 17. Weight in Grams: 186.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408838099
- ISBN
- 9781408838099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.48
€ 14.99
€ 11.48
Paperback. In the eyes of many, Magda Goebbels was the "First Lady" of the Reich. How did this devoted mother of six, the poster-child of family values during the Third Reich, turn into Medea and poison these same children? Anja Klabunde's biography examines her complex life. Num Pages: 384 pages, Section: 16, b/w. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BGH; HBJD; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 26. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780751534481
- ISBN
- 9780751534481
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.08
€ 18.99
€ 14.08