Modern period, c 1500 onwards
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Modern period, c 1500 onwards
Hardcover. A story of the attempt on Ike's life. It is an aspect of WWII and the true story of what happened to Heydrich and Leslie Howard. This WWII story, which details the start of a new kind of state terrorism that has instigated two wars in Iraq, caused major crises in both the UK and the USA. Num Pages: 232 pages, 16 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBWQ; JPWL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Publisher
- Spellmount Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781862272859
- ISBN
- 9781862272859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 22.44
€ 22.44
Hardback. This book introduces the relationship between the American government and the American film industry during the Cold War. Num Pages: 352 pages, 42 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 3JJP; APFA; JPS; JPVN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748625239
- ISBN
- 9780748625239
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.44
€ 123.44
Hardcover. Seeks to understand the mechanisms of social and political perpetuation of authoritarianism in post-colonial states such as Oman. This book shows how one monarchical power has built and renewed its basis to meet the challenges threatening its stability. It also sheds light on the strategies adopted and challenges faced by other Arab monarchies. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBXM; 3JJP; HBJF; HBLW3; JF; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 226 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850659334
- ISBN
- 9781850659334
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.40
€ 52.40
Paperback. Part of the "Chicago History of American Civilization" series, which provides a nuanced and vibrant portrait of the United States from its inception through the twentieth century. Series: The Chicago History of American Civilization. Num Pages: 396 pages, 11 halftones, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 396
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Third Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226923376
- ISBN
- 9780226923376
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 20.33
€ 24.99
€ 20.33
Hardcover. You might not believe it now, but the Scottish Conservative Party played a significant role in the politics of Scotland during the last century. The party governed Scotland and the UK for much of the 20th century. This book explores the history and ideas of the Scottish Conservative Party since its creation in 1912. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLW; JPFM; JPL. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748646876
- ISBN
- 9780748646876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.97
€ 117.97
Paperback. Examines the political and religious realities of Bangladesh and Pakistan, especially the al-Qaeda-linked jihadi networks that threaten to permanently turn Pakistan into an ideological state. This book also considers Islam's influence on the culture of both societies, and, in turn, the influence of these cultures on the tone of Islam. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKB; 1FKP; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; 3JMC; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Hurst & Company, London
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850659211
- ISBN
- 9781850659211
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.94
€ 23.94
Paperback. Stephen Wade offers a student guide to major writers, their key works and to influential background factors including the postmodern, the masternarrative and metafiction. Series: British Association for American Studies (BAAS) Paperbacks. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; 3JJP; DSBH; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 186 x 215 x 16. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853312267
- ISBN
- 9781853312267
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.05
€ 37.05
Hardcover. In the form of a journal, this book tells the story of the author's experiences in Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion. Jehan Rajab chronicles her fight to preserve normality in the face of persecution and to save the Tareq Rajab Museum, her workplace, from destruction. Num Pages: 224 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1FBXK; 3JJPR; BGHA; JPVR; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 33. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publisher
- I. B. Tauris
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850437758
- ISBN
- 9781850437758
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 53.99
€ 54.99
€ 53.99
Paperback. This textbook offers a chronological introduction to the New Deal which incorporates material on events and developments outside as well as within Washington DC and on popular reaction to the policies Series: British Association for American Studies (BAAS) Paperbacks. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; HBJK; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 303.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853312229
- ISBN
- 9781853312229
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.76
€ 33.76
Paperback. A reference guide to astrology. Num Pages: 48 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; GBCY; PGT; VXFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 120 x 189 x 3. Weight in Grams: 54.
- Publisher
- W Foulsham & Co Ltd
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780572002459
- ISBN
- 9780572002459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.22
€ 8.22
Hardcover. An exploration of developments in the Middle East, this title shows the pitfalls of explanations that over-emphasize the colonial experience or make great play of cultural differences. Instead, it shows similarities in the formulation and evolution of social and political structures in the Middle East and Europe by an interdisciplinary approach. Series: Library of Modern Middle East Studies. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FB; 3JH; 3JJ; GTF; JFC; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 35. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Publisher
- I. B. Tauris
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860649769
- ISBN
- 9781860649769
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.13
€ 135.13
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- University Press of Florida
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813062648
- ISBN
- 9780813062648
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.39
€ 49.39
Hardback. Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest and best known charities in Britain. This book presents the story of how a small charity with its beginnings in Edwardian England has grown from a society of lay people with a focus into a huge organisation that is at the forefront of cancer care. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; 3JMC; JKSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 166 x 15. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752448442
- ISBN
- 9780752448442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 28.54
€ 28.54
Hardcover. Using official information and secondary sources, the author, a former ambassador to the Middle East specializing in economic and trade matters, provides a detailed survey of developments since World War II, emphasizing the relationship between economic conditions and political developments. Num Pages: 396 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FB; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; HBJD1; HBJF1; HBLW3; JPS; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 27. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Publisher
- I. B. Tauris
- Number of pages
- 396
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781870915076
- ISBN
- 9781870915076
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.60
€ 99.60
Hardback. This unique assessment of the presidency of George W. Bush reviews the successes and failures of his first and second terms. Editor(s): Wroe, Andrew; Herbert, Jon. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; HBJK; HBLX; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 579.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748627400
- ISBN
- 9780748627400
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.97
€ 117.97
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138878068
- ISBN
- 9781138878068
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.77€ 33.87
€ 51.77
€ 33.87
Paperback. Provides not only the details for all those from the area who fell in the Great War but also personal information, including letters and photographs, for every man featured. This book serves as a timeline for the significant events of the war and reveals several stories and facts along the way, such as why bodies were lost. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; 3JJF; BGH; HBJD1; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 169 x 17. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444284
- ISBN
- 9780752444284
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.43
€ 20.43
Paperback. Many aspects of Chester's recent history are covered, famous occasions and individuals are remembered, and the impact of national and international events is witnessed. The book also provides a striking account of the changes that have taken place on the streets of the city and records the process of transformation. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; 3JJ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 234 x 8. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752474731
- ISBN
- 9780752474731
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.31
€ 13.31
Paperback. In the late 19th century, the port of Massawa on the Red Sea was a thriving, vibrant, multiethnic commercial hub. This title tells the story of how Massawa rose to prominence as one of Northeast Africa's important shipping centres. It constructs the social, material, religious, and cultural history of this mercantile community. Num Pages: 400 pages, 35 b&w photos, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFGE; 3JH; HBJH; HBLL; HBTB; JFSL3; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253220790
- ISBN
- 9780253220790
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.13
€ 33.99
€ 31.13
Paperback. A reference guide to astrology. Num Pages: 48 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJPG; GBCY; PGT; VXFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 121. Weight in Grams: 50.
- Publisher
- W Foulsham & Co Ltd
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1968
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780572005498
- ISBN
- 9780572005498
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.22
€ 8.22
Hardback. This book examines the political events of Scotland under Charles II to provide the first detailed and accessible account of the Restoration of the Scottish parliament. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 B&W. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748624577
- ISBN
- 9780748624577
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.56
€ 101.56
Hardback. Series: New Black Studies Series. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTS; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 246 x 22. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252040559
- ISBN
- 9780252040559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.92€ 100.74
€ 113.92
€ 100.74
Paperback. An eyewitness account of early, chaotic days of WWII - Nazi German invasion of Poland, Siege of Warsaw and first months of Occupation. Num Pages: 468 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 30. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Publisher
- Aquila Polonica Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 468
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2 Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607720010
- ISBN
- 9781607720010
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.74
€ 21.74
Paperback. The emergence of Britain as a fully-fledged home-owning society, has implications for how people think about housing. Housing is used: as a pension fund; to give resources for care needs; and, to sponsor access to private education. This book argues that housing is at the forefront of public policy and as a pillar of post-industrial welfare state. Series: Policy and Politics in the Twenty-First Century. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JM; JFF; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 197 x 131 x 15. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847422736
- ISBN
- 9781847422736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 23.54
€ 23.99
€ 23.54