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Paperback. The first Persian Empire (559-331 BC) was the biggest land empire the world had seen, and seated at the heart of its vast dominions, in the south of modern-day Iran, was the person of the Great King. This book explores Achaemenid kingship and argues for the centrality of the royal court in elite Persian society. Series: Debates and Documents in Ancient History. Num Pages: 224 pages, 23 b/w illustrations 1 b/w tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAP; 3D; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 233 x 15. Weight in Grams: 506. Series: Debates and Documents in Ancient History. 224 pages, 23 b/w illustrations 1 b/w tables. The first Persian Empire (559-331 BC) was the biggest land empire the world had seen, and seated at the heart of its vast dominions, in the south of modern-day Iran, was the person of the Great King. This book explores Achaemenid kingship and argues for the centrality of the royal court in elite Persian society. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1QDAP; 3D; HBJF1; HBLA. Dimension: 156 x 233 x 15. Weight: 500.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748641253
- ISBN
- 9780748641253
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 32.52
€ 38.99
€ 32.52
Hardback. The early twentieth-century advent of aerial bombing made successful evacuations essential to any war effort, but ordinary people resented them deeply. Based on extensive archival research in Germany and France, this is the first broad, comparative study of civilian evacuations in Germany and France during World War II. Num Pages: 280 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845457259
- ISBN
- 9781845457259
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.52
€ 156.52
Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages, Over 375 photographs and 150 colour profiles. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 1FB; 3JJP; 3JM; HBWS; JWG; JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 220 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1454. Air Arms, Equipment and Conflicts Since 1955. 272 pages, Over 375 photographs and 150 colour profiles. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DVU; 1FB; 3JJP; 3JM; HBWS; JWG; JWMV3. Dimension: 305 x 220 x 25. Weight: 1458.
- Publisher
- Hikoki Publications
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902109275
- ISBN
- 9781902109275
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 31.78
€ 45.99
€ 31.78
Paperback. Num Pages: 56 pages, 56ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; WQH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 235 x 3. Weight in Grams: 186.
- Publisher
- Stenlake Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781872074542
- ISBN
- 9781872074542
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 14.95
€ 14.99
€ 14.95
Hardback. Why did the passion for food--gastronomy--originate in France? The key, it turns out, is France itself. In its climate, diversity of soils, abundant resources, and varied topography lie the roots of France's food fame. Pitte masterfully reveals the ways in which cultural phenomena surrounding food and eating in France relate to space and place. Translator(s): Gladding, Jody. Series: Arts & Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History. Num Pages: 176 pages, 33 photos, 8 maps. BIC Classification: HBT; JFC; WBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231124164
- ISBN
- 9780231124164
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.25
€ 45.99
€ 32.25
Paperback. The first book to chronicle humanity's oldest prejudice: that against its feminine half Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Publisher
- Robinson
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845293710
- ISBN
- 9781845293710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.46
€ 14.99
€ 11.46
Paperback. This book provides the first synthetic and contextualized study of German Orientalistik, demonstrating both the richness and the dangers of this intriguing field. Series: Publications of the German Historical Institute. Num Pages: 562 pages, 3 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJD; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 766. Religion, Race, and Scholarship. Series: Publications of the German Historical Institute. 560 pages, 3 b/w illus. This book provides the first synthetic and contextualized study of German Orientalistik, demonstrating both the richness and the dangers of this intriguing field. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJD; HBJF; HBLL. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight: 756.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521169073
- ISBN
- 9780521169073
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.51
€ 40.99
€ 40.51
Paperback. Presenting Scottish history, this book shows the importance of Scotland's relationships to Europe and its part in the broader European story. It aims to dispel long-established myths and preconceptions about the Scottish past which still exert a firm grip on public opinion, even in the post-devolution era. Editor(s): Harris, Bob; MacDonald, Alan R. Num Pages: 304 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; HBLC; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Dundee University Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845860042
- ISBN
- 9781845860042
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.00€ 22.82
€ 23.00
€ 22.82
Paperback. Begun in 1926 to connect Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 was the country's first major east-west thoroughfare. This title traces the story of The Mother Road from origins to decline, including the roadside attractions and cottage industries it spawned and the efforts to save and restore it. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 56 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; WGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 149 x 5. Weight in Grams: 150. New.
- Publisher
- Shire
- Number of pages
- 56
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780747811329
- ISBN
- 9780747811329
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.89
€ 8.89
Hardback. A remarkable collection of letters from a man who saw action in most of the major First World War battles. Detailed descriptions of Fraser's efforts at Ypres, Cambrai and Arras make for compelling reading. Editor(s): Fraser, David. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 1DDB; 1DDF; 3JJF; BJ; HBWN; JWL; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473827332
- ISBN
- 9781473827332
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 36.28
€ 42.99
€ 36.28
Hardback. First full translation of an important treatise on chivalric horsemanship. Translator(s): Forgeng, Mr. Jeffrey L. Num Pages: 184 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSP; 3H; HBJD; HBLC1; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783271030
- ISBN
- 9781783271030
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 37.53
€ 45.99
€ 37.53
Paperback. Born into slavery in 1818, the author escaped to freedom and became a passionate advocate for abolition and social change and the foremost spokesperson for the nation's enslaved African American population in the years preceding the Civil War. This book recounts his remarkable life. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGHA; HBTS; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300190595
- ISBN
- 9780300190595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.92
€ 16.99
€ 13.92
Hardcover. Analyses ancestral representation in ancient Greece, Etruria and Rome. This book includes contributions that address the artistic, social and political significance of given portraits and themes such as the true and false forefathers in the portraits of Hellenistic rulers, the question of whether women were ancestors in republican Rome, and more. Editor(s): Hojte, J. M. Series: Aarhus Studies in Mediterranean Antiquity. Num Pages: 309 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; ACG; AGH; HBTB; JHMC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 186 x 26. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 309
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772889481
- ISBN
- 9788772889481
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.27
€ 36.27
Paperback. First detailed account in English of this vital period of the Battle of Verdun. Num Pages: 176 pages, 75 integrated pictures. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473827035
- ISBN
- 9781473827035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.76
€ 16.99
€ 13.76
Hardback. The first ever history of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's forgotten first ship, the SS Great Western, the fastest and largest Atlantic Steamship of its day. Num Pages: 304 pages, 40. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBTM; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445667201
- ISBN
- 9781445667201
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.49
€ 33.49
Paperback. Series: David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies. Num Pages: 358 pages, 13 halftones & 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLCG; 3JJPG; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Publisher
- Harvard University, The David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies United States
- Number of pages
- 358
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674019300
- ISBN
- 9780674019300
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.70
€ 25.99
€ 22.70
Hardback. A fresh approach to the history of Victorian Britain and the consequences of cholera for nineteenth century society. Applying fascinating, original research, the author follows outbreaks of cholera as they spread through the country during the 1830s to 1860s, while also describing the human stories behind the outbreaks. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8-page plate sectionn. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB; MBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 242 x 27. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783463503
- ISBN
- 9781783463503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.00€ 19.49
€ 23.00
€ 19.49
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 150. .
- Publisher
- Tangerine Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910691113
- ISBN
- 9781910691113
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.96
€ 15.99
€ 12.96
Paperback. The Sunday Times bestseller From the bestselling authors of The Sugar Girls, G.I. Brides weaves together the real-life stories of four women who crossed the ocean for love, providing a moving true tale of romance and resilience. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 358. 8vo. Good copy
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- SKU
- KTK0090533
- ISBN
- 9780007501441
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. A work on Alexander the Great. It combines analyses of terrain, climate, and supply requirements that account for Alexander's strategic decision in the light of the options open to him. Num Pages: 208 pages, 16M. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; JWD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 142 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 260. 208 pages, 16M. A work on Alexander the Great. It combines analyses of terrain, climate, and supply requirements that account for Alexander's strategic decision in the light of the options open to him. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; JWD. Dimension: 210 x 141 x 13. Weight: 250.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520042728
- ISBN
- 9780520042728
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.22
€ 30.99
€ 22.22
Hardback. Num Pages: 328 pages, 331 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMV; AJC; HBWS2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 25. .
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811717922
- ISBN
- 9780811717922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 39.66
€ 42.99
€ 39.66
Hardcover.
- Publisher
- Irish Academic Press Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780716533887
- ISBN
- 9780716533887
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.00€ 16.99
€ 55.00
€ 16.99
Paperback. An interesting look at the Welsh Military Airfields locations used during the war. Num Pages: 96 pages, 48 colour illustrations, 70 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; HBW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304. 96 pages, 118 illustrations incl 48 colour. An interesting look at the Welsh Military Airfields locations used during the war. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKW; HBW; WQH. Dimension: 234 x 164 x 9. Weight: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445609935
- ISBN
- 9781445609935
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.40
€ 27.40
Paperback. This work lays out the main outlines and most important turning points of British history - from the point of view of ordinary people. The book has remained in print for more than 50 years. Num Pages: 484 pages, 15 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 145 x 211 x 40. Weight in Grams: 630. 484 pages, 15 maps. This work lays out the main outlines and most important turning points of British history - from the point of view of ordinary people. The book has remained in print for more than 50 years. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBTB. Dimension: 215 x 137 x 39. Weight: 644.
- Publisher
- Lawrence And Wishart Ltd
- Number of pages
- 484
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Edition
- 3rd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780853157236
- ISBN
- 9780853157236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.70
€ 29.99
€ 24.70