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Ship Killer: A History of the American Torpedo (Hardcover)

Many books have been published about submarine and aircraft attacks on ships. While the torpedo was the principal weapon of most of those submarine attacks and many of the aerial attacks,there exist only a few books on this formidable weapon. This book,by Thomas Wildenberg and Norman Polmar,is the definitive work on the development and use of the torpedo by the U.S. Navy. The book begins with an overview of the early undersea weapons developed by Bushnell and Fulton,moves to the spar torpedo of the Civi

Titanic Experience: The Legend of the Unsinkable Ship Hardcover – 13 Oct

This is in excellent condition and has never been looked at. Contains 30 facsimile items of Titanic memorabilia. Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit

Birth of a Killer (The Saga of Larten Crepsley, Book 1) Hardcover, Darren Shan

Following the massive success of the Demonata series, Darren Shan is back where it all started – telling the life story of the vampire Larten Crepsley. Spanning centuries and continents, taking in sea voyages, murder, war and love, this is the epic, bloodsoaked tale of a vampire who started out a nobody… and ended up changing the world forever. When Larten escapes the terrible workhouse in which he toils, he doesn’t know that he is running from an early death… into another kind of transformation. After meeting the mysterious vampire Seba Nile while sheltering for the night in a crypt, Larten finds himself drawn into the shadowy world of the vampire Clan. As he travels and learns, Larten finds himself enjoying the adventure he has always dreamed of, seeing a world beyond any he suspected in his poverty-stricken youth. But Larten begins to discover something else, too. Much like death, becoming a vampire is something you can’t come back from... Hardback in excellent condition. Price includes UK postage Ad ID:

The History of Western Ethics (Hardcover)

This book looks at the development of the three major fields of Western ethics over time,while providing cross-cultural comparisons between ancient moral philosophies of societies across the globe.

The History of Western Africa (Hardcover)

Economically lucrative for European slave traders and later for their colonial successors,the territories along Africa's Atlantic coast were forced to overcome great adversity before achieving autonomy. This volume surveys the history of the many nations of western Africa where vestiges of its past are still visible in cities like Timbuktu and where its diverse peoples continue to navigate a path towards a more stable future. --from publisher description

Congo: The Epic History of a People (Hardcover)

Hailed as "a monumental history... more exciting than any novel" (NRC Handelsblad),David van Reybrouck’s rich and gripping epic,in the tradition of Robert Hughes'The Fatal Shore,tells the extraordinary story of one of the world's most devastated countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo.Epic in scope yet eminently readable,penetrating and deeply moving,David van Reybrouck'sCongo: The Epic History of a People traces the fate of one of the world's most critical,

The Relocation of the American Indian (Hardcover)

Examines the government policies and programs that forced Native Americans to relocate,including the Trail of Tears and the activism of Wounded Knee.

The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American

Known for its clear narrative voice and impeccable scholarship,Alan Brinkley's best-selling program for the U.S. survey course invites students to think critically about the many forces that continually create the Unfinished Nation that is the United States. In a concise but wide-ranging narrative,Brinkley shows the diversity and complexity of the nation and our understanding of its history--one that continues to evolve both in the events of the present and in our reexamination of new evidence and perspec

The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in

From the bestselling author of Flags of our Fathers,Flyboys,andThe Imperial Cruise,a spellbinding history of turbulent U.S.-China relations from the 19th century to World War II and Mao's ascent. In each of his books,James Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America's engagement in Asia. Now comes his most engrossing work yet. Beginning in the s,Bradley introduces us to the prominent Americans who made their fortunes in the China opium tra

  All-American Ads of the 40s (Hardcover)

ALL AMERICAN ADS OF THE 40S Light weight items are sent via Royal Mail second class and heavier items sent by Yodel EAN:    Title:   ALL AMERICAN ADS OF THE 40S SKU:   ST Product Category:   Books, Comics & Magazines Binding:   Hardcover Author:   W R Wilkerson Label:   Benedikt Taschen Verlag Height:   52 mm Width:   220 mm Length:   280 mm Weight:    grams Language:   English, German, French Manufacturer:   Benedikt Taschen Verlag Publisher:   Benedikt Taschen Verlag Publication Date:    Studio:   Benedikt Taschen Verlag ABOUT HIVE STORE LTD By continuing with this checkout and ordering from Hive, you are accepting our current Terms and Conditions. Details of which can be found by clicking here.

Backlands: A Novel of the American West (Hardcover)

An expansive,epic tale like Philipp Meyer’s The Son,and in the wonderful storyteller vein of Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove,McGarrity’s Backlands showcases his keen eye for historical detail,awe-inspiring scenery,and the bitter harshness of life on the last vestiges of the twentieth-century frontier West. Michael McGarrity returns with the second installment of his sweeping,richly authentic New York Times bestselling American West trilogy set in

An Empire of Wealth: The Epic History of American Economic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gordon, John Steele, PUBLISHER: Harper Perennial, Throughout time, from ancient Rome to modern Britain, the great empires built and maintained their domination through force of arms and political power. But not the United States. America has dominated the world in a new, peaceful, and pervasive way -- through the continued creation of staggering wealth. In this authoritative, engrossing history, John Steele Gordon captures as never before the true source of our nation's global influence: wealth and the capacity to create more of it.This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

The Cambridge History of American Literature: Volume 1,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bercovitch, Sacvan / Patell, Cyrus R. K., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The Cambridge History of American Literature addresses the spectrum of new and established directions in American writing. An interdisciplinary distillation of American literary history, it weds the voice of traditional criticism with the diversity of interests that characterize contemporary literary studies. Volume 1 covers the colonial and early national periods, discussing authors ranging from Renaissance explorers to the poets and novelists of the new republic. It should prove an indispensable guide for scholars and students in the fields of English and American literatures and American history.

Encyclopedia Of African American Culture And History: The

A comprehensive reference work features three hundred entries focusing on the experience of African Americans throughout North and South America and includes biographical profiles of political and public figures as well as artists,writers,and musicians.

The Lost Colony: A Symphonic Drama of American History

In ,The Lost Colony,Paul Green's dramatic retelling of the founding and mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke Island colony,opened to standing-room-only audiences and rave reviews. Since then,the beloved outdoor drama has played to more than 3 million people,and it is still going strong. Produced by the Roanoke Island Historical Association at the Waterside Theater near Manteo,North Carolina,The Lost Colony has run for more than sixty summers almost without interruption. (Productio

American Stories, Volume Two: A History of the United States

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brands, H. W. / Breen, T. H. / Williams, R. Hal, PUBLISHER: Longman Publishing Group, Based on the idea that you can't (and don't "want" to) cover everything in a survey course, H.W. Brands and a team of award-winning historians present the story of American history in a refreshing new way. " " "American Stories: A History of the United States "concentrates on the topics most commonly taught in an American history survey course, with a focus on the major themes and the connections between them. A unique pedagogical program developed and implemented by instructional designers provides a consistent structure for students as the story of American history unfolds.

American Stories, Volume One: A History of the United States

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brands, H. W. / Breen, T. H. / Williams, R. Hal, PUBLISHER: Longman Publishing Group, Based on the idea that you can't cover (and don't want to) everything in a survey course, H.W. Brands and a team of award-winning historians present the story of American history in a refreshing new way. "American Stories: A History of the United S""tates" concentrates on the topics most commonly taught in an American history survey course, with a focus on the major themes and the connections between them. A unique pedagogical program developed and implemented by instructional designers provides a consistent structure for students as the story of American history unfolds.

American Passages: A History of the United States, Volume 1:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ayers, Edward L. / Gould, Lewis L. / Oshinsky, David M., PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, AMERICAN PASSAGES places a unique emphasis on time as the defining nature of history--how events lead to other events, actions, changes, and often-unexpected outcomes. The authors offer readers a sensible, step-by-step, compelling narrative with balanced coverage of political, economic, social, cultural, military, religious, and intellectual history.

The Jurists: A Critical History (Hardcover)

Jurists,or legal scholars,have had a profound impact on the development of the law. Their emergence can be traced back to ancient Rome and traced through the centuries to today. Since their inception,jurists have worked in like-minded schools united by the particular project they were pursuing. The project can be described by the goal they sought and the methods they used to achieve it. These projects were heavily influenced by their historical context and as such they pursued different goals by differen

PHOTO OF SHIP ** PLEASE READ HISTORY ***

FANTASTIC GIFT IDEA THIS PHOTO AND FRAME IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION I DONT KNOW THE DATE THE PHOTO WAS TAKEN IT HAS THE NAME ON THE SHIP IN THE PHOTO ALSO HAS WRITTEN IN TOP LEFT CORNER CIRCULAR QUAY SYDNEY SIZE OF FRAME 57 X 29 I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ON THIS AND THIS IS WHAT I FOUND OUT..... NELEUS LEFT SOUTHAMPTON ON THE AND ARRIVED IN SYDNEY ON , WHICH WAS A VOYAGE OF 74 DAYS. THERE WERE 388 PEOPLE ON BOARD (95 MEN, 189 WOMEN, 31 GIRLS AND 73 BOYS) AND DURING THE VOYAGE 5 PEOPLE DIED OF CHOLERA THEY WERE ALL BEING SHIPPED OFF TO AUSTRALIA PLEASE ONLY BID IF YOU INTEND BUYING THANKS PLEASE LOOK AT MY OTHER ITEMS Read More

500 Nations, an Illustrated History of North American Indians. Not a book for the Emotional

500 NATIONS, By Alvin M.Josephy, jr An illustrated History of North American Indian nations. How they lived (and died). How the West was won, at the expense of almost every native tribe, from the Inca to the Inuit and almost every Plains and Desert dwelling tribe that occupied North America. Harrowing in many places, to read the documented accounts of how the numerous tribes were decimated by the invasion from the white man. Beautifully illustrated, with many archive publications depicting the primitive manner in which the tribes lived. Their own battles to survive, and the pacts that they formed. From Farmers to Warriors, this book has to be read from start to finish, in order to understand but a little of the harsh, yet wonderful lifestyles, that these ancient peoples endured. I found it difficult to put this book down once I started reading, and the picture really do bring the accounts to life, superbly written whilst maintaining a sense of accuracy from the research material used. With about 400 pages, it's difficult to know what to ask for such a work, I simply hope that whoever buys it will enjoy it as much as I, and be as impressed and emotionally humbled by the content as I was. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

American Insurgents: A Brief History of American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Seymour, Richard, PUBLISHER: Haymarket Books, "Seymour's obsessively researched, impressive first book holds its place as the most authoritative historical analysis of its kind."--"Resurgence" All empires spin self-serving myths, and in the United States the most potent of these is that America is a force for democracy around the world. Yet there is a tradition of American anti-imperialism which gives the lie to this mythology. Richard Seymour examines this complex relationship from the Revolution to the present-day. Richard Seymouris a socialist writer and runs the blog Lenin's Tomb. He is the author of"The Liberal Defense of Murder." His articles have appeared in the"Guardian"and the"New Statesman."

"THE OLD SESSIONS HOUSE HISTORY OF THE LONDON MASONIC CENTRE - ITS SETTING AND ITS HISTORY" BOOK NEW

BRAND NEW Author: Len Cacutt Hardcover: 124 pages Publisher: Central London Masonic Centre Ltd; First Edition edition (26 Feb. ) Language: English ISBN-10: ISBN-- Package Dimensions: 24.6 x 17.4 x 1.2 cm

Beastly London: A History of Animals in City (Hardcover)

Horse-drawn cabs rattling down muddy roads,cattle herded through the streets to the Smithfield meat market for slaughter,roosters crowing at the break of dawn—London was once filled with a cacophony of animal noises (and smells). But over the last thirty years,the city seems to have banished animals from its streets. In Beastly London,Hannah Velten uses a wide range of primary sources to explore the complex and changing relationship between Londoners of all classes and their animal neighbors.

The Next American Century (Hardcover)

The Next American Century identifies and describes three modern waves of world economic integration. Professor Van Lear extensively demonstrates America's important role in driving the current era of globalization.

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