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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

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,

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

The Military History Book Hardcover – 1 Oct by Dorling Kindersley (DK CHU BAN SHE) (Author)

CAN DELIVER IF LOCAL Good condition copy of The Military History Book Hardcover – 1 Oct by Dorling Kindersley (DK CHU BAN SHE) (Author) "Stand to attention for the definitive visual guide to years of military history The Military History Book chronicles the changing technology and tactics of war from years ago to the present day in stunning visual detail. Bringing military history to life like never before, find out all about the battles, leaders and weapons of war that have changed the course of history and shaped the world. From the siege towers and catapults of ancient times to Samurai armour, Russian Kalashnikovs and right up to the unmanned drones and stealth bombers used by today's armed forces, the evolution of battlefield technology is showcased in amazing detail. Plus, get up close with virtual tours of iconic pieces including the T-34 Tank, the Lockheed F-117 Stealth Bomber and the AH-64 Apache helicopter. The Military History Book is the perfect gift for military enthusiasts of all ages." Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit

History and Theories of Psychology – A Critical Perspective

Title: History and Theories of Psychology – A Critical Perspective Author: Dai Jones, Jonathan Elcock Excellent Condition Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Ojibwe History and Culture (Hardcover)

Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Ojibwa Indians,covering their customs,beliefs,and government.

Apple: A Global History (Hardcover)

Gravenstein. Coe’s Golden Drop. Mendocino Cox. The names sound like something from the imagination of Tolkien or perhaps the ingredients in a dubious magical potion rather than what they are—varieties of apples. But as befits their enchanting names,apples have transfixed and beguiled humans for thousands of years. Apple: A Global History explores the cultural and culinary importance of a fruit born in the mountains of Kazakhstan that has since traversed the globe

Japan: An Environmental History (Hardcover)

From the outset,society in Japan has been shaped by its environmental context. The lush green mountainous archipelago of today supports a population of over 127 million people and one of the most advanced economies in the world. How has this come about? At what environmental cost? Conrad Totman,one of the world's foremost scholars on Japan,here provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the country's environmental history,from its beginnings to the present day. What makes the Japanese story p

Game: A Global History (Hardcover)

Antelope and porcupines in Africa. Feral cats and wild goats in Australia. Deer,pheasants,and rabbits in the United States and Europe. These are just a few of the world’s game animals,or creatures hunted for food. Game has been central to the development of humanity and forms a core part of cultures—and meat industries—from the Amazon to the Arctic. But despite the ubiquity of its consumption,it has never been the subject of a culinary overview. Paula Young Lee rectifies this oversight inGame,de

Cree History and Culture (Hardcover)

Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Cree Indians,covering their customs,beliefs,and government.

Comanche History and Culture (Hardcover)

Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Comanche Indians,covering their customs,beliefs,and government.

Seminole History and Culture (Hardcover)

Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Seminole Indians,covering their customs,beliefs,and government.

Oneida History and Culture (Hardcover)

Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Oneida Indians,covering their customs,beliefs,and government.

"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

Industrial Cities: History and Future (Hardcover)

Bringing together essays from leading experts who analyze how the landscapes,images,social dynamics,and economies of the industrial city have changed through boom and bust,this volume covers a wide range of subjects,from car cities to steel towns,from visualization of industrial cities in avant-garde art to the role of industrial heritage in urban regeneration. In total,Industrial Cities makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how the past shapes the future; it will be of

Behind the Back of the North Wind: Critical Essays on George

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pennington, John / McGillis, Roderick, PUBLISHER: Winged Lion Press, LLC, George MacDonald's AT THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND has enticed critics since its publication in . The unique blend of fairy tale atmosphere and social realism in this novel laid the groundwork for modern fantasy literature. In the novel, Little Diamond, a kind and precocious boy living in poverty, is befriended by the mysterious North Wind, who takes him on her nightly adventures. Written in intensely poetic language, AT THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND transcends the genres of children's book or fairy tale.BEHIND THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND includes 16 essays on this enigmatic and richly layered fantasy novel - with perspectives ranging from the influence of MacDonald's Christian worldview or the relation between fantasy and reality, to grappling with AT THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND as children's literature. A variety of artist's illustrations are included, from editions published be tween to , visually reinforcing the imaginative impact MacDonald's classic story continues to have on readers.This collection of essays is designed as a companion volume to Broadview Press's critical edition of AT THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND, also edited by Pennington and McGillis.

Trinity College Library Dublin: A History (Hardcover)

This is the first comprehensive,scholarly history of Trinity College Library Dublin. It covers the whole 400 years of the Library's development,from its foundation by James Ussher in the seventeenth century to the electronic revolution of the twenty-first century. Particular attention is given to the buildings and the politics involved in obtaining funding for them,as well as to the acquisition of the great treasures,such as the Book of Kells and the libraries of Ussher,Claudius Gilbert and HendrikFag

Mathematics in Ancient Iraq: A Social History (Hardcover)

This monumental book traces the origins and development of mathematics in the ancient Middle East,from its earliest beginnings in the fourth millennium BCE to the end of indigenous intellectual culture in the second century BCE when cuneiform writing was gradually abandoned. Eleanor Robson offers a history like no other,examining ancient mathematics within its broader social,political,economic,and religious contexts,and showing that mathematics was not just an abstract discipline for elites but a k

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11 volumes of Punch from to . Social and military history and humour of the period. Buyer collects

GCSE HISTORY AQA B: MODERN WORLD HISTORY THE REVISION GUIDE

GCSE HISTORY AQA B MODERN WORLD HISTORY REVISION GUIDE Excellent Condition No writing inside Collection only

History; Lot with 2 books on the military history of England

Volume 1.H.R. Clinton, From Crécy to Assye: being Five Centuries of the Military History of England.with original plans and maps.Frederick Warne [publisher] ca.s.xix, 699 pages. Hardcover 19.5 x 14.5 cm. Very good condition.Full calf prize binding. Raised bands, decorative panels.Morocco title label, gilt border on cover + school gilt emblem.Presentation bookplate on inside front endpaper.Marbled endpapers and page edges.Frontispiece with tissue-guard + Illustrations + maps.Slight foxing to title pages otherwise a very lovely volume..Volume 2.W. Clark Russell, Horatio Nelsonand the Naval Supremacy of England.G. P. Putman's Sons [publisher] st edition.Heroes of the Nation series.xiv, 359 pages. Hardcover 19.5 x 14 cm. Very good condition.Full calf prize binding, raised bands, decorative panels.Morocco title label, gilt dentelle on covers + school emblem.Presentation bookplate on inside endpaper.Marbled endpapers and page edges.Frontispiece with tisses-guard + illustrations + portrait plates.Mild foxing and paper blemish on page 204 [text very readable] A lovely and complementary collectible set.Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. Read More

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.

Emile Durkheim: Critical Assessments 2nd Series (Critical Assessments of Leading Sociologists)

i'm selling my precious books, the actual price online is $,(dollars) i want TO LET IT GO FOR JUST 700 POUNDS. Emile Durkheim: Critical Assessments 2nd Series (Critical Assessments of Leading Sociologists) (Volume 2) ISBN-13: ISBN-10: Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Routledge Published: December List Price: $ Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

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