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German Jewish philosopher Moses Mendelssohn (1729-1786) was one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment. Until now, attention was focused on Mendelssohn's German works-such as his groundbreaking Jerusalem-which have...

Take a walk on the dark side of the street in this unique exploration of the fears and desires at the heart of the British Empire, from the Regency dandy's...

For our entire history, humans have always searched for new ways to share information. This innate compulsion led to the origin of writing on the rock walls of caves and...

Fighting between Christians and Muslims in the medieval period is often seen in the narrow context of the battle for the Holy Land. Other points of conflict tend to be...

In 1381, England was on the brink - the poor suffered the effects of war, the Black Death, and Poll Tax. At this time the brave Wat Tyler arose to...

In January 1885, the powers of Europe gathered in Berlin to set ground rules for dividing Africa and its lucrative natural resources among themselves. In the years that followed, they...

Author: K.B. McFarlane Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 261 0

Bernard Lewis is recognized around the globe as one of the leading authorities on Islam. Hailed as "the world's foremost Islamic scholar" (Wall Street Journal), as "a towering figure among...

Author: William C Davis (Department of History) Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 706 At large during the most colorful period in New Orleans' history, from just after the Louisiana Purchase...

Throughout history, women (and men) have applied make-up to enhance, alter, conceal and even to disguise their appearance. Also, to a greater or lesser degree over time, cosmetics have been...

In Out of Love for My Kin, Amy Livingstone examines the personal dimensions of the lives of aristocrats in the Loire region of France during the eleventh and twelfth centuries....

Exploration of the New World offered far reaching possibilities for the acquisition of new plants and for trees, but the impact that the introduction of plants from the New World...

'Irresistibly fascinating' MARIE CLAIRE GREECE'Essential' VICTORIA HISLOP'Brilliantly conceived' PAUL CARTLEDGEAn enormous bestseller in Greece, this is a bold, witty retelling of the story of Ancient Greece by a rising star...

In this book, author Alan Tulchin breaks apart the process of mass conversion in the sixteenth century to explain why the Reformation occurred, using Nimes, the most Protestant town in...

Stephen Douglas and the old Union lived out their last years together. It was the most critical time in the life of both the Illinois senator and his country. During...

William Shakespeare's lifetime (1564-1616) spanned the reigns of the last of the Tudors, Elizabeth I and the first of the Stuart kings, James I and the changing times and political...

The struggle between Rome and Carthage in the Punic Wars was arguably the greatest and most desperate conflict of Antiquity. The forces involved and the casualties suffered by both sides...

This fascinating study reveals the desperate plight of the poor, illegitimate and abused children in an Irish society that claimed to "cherish" and hold them sacred, but in fact marginalised...

Imagining the Arctic explores the culture and politics of polar exploration and the making of its heroes. Leading explorers, the celebrity figures of their day, went to great lengths to...

Christine de Pizan attracted an international audience of admirers her during her lifetime, including many readers in England. The Boke of the Cyte of Ladyes (1521) is the earliest English...

When John Cadbury came to Birmingham in 1824, he sold tea, coffee and drinking chocolate in a small shop on Bull Street. Drinking chocolate was considered a healthy alternative to...

This book is a detailed comparative study of the decorative work - figurehead, topside ornamentation and stern gallery design - carried by the ships of the major maritime states of...

National Bestseller * One of the year's most acclaimed works of nonfictionA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: New York Times, Washington Post, New Yorker, Chicago Tribune, Kirkus, New York Post,...

Author: S.D. Chapman Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 1800 The foundations for the modern textile industry were laid by the technical developments of the 18th century. Textile industries grew in...

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Author: Ann-Mari JordensBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the literary life in Sydney during the mid-nineteenth century, focusing on the contributions of...

Author: Caroline BosleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen & Unwin, Australia, Sydney, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsRugs to Riches is an authoritative, lively, and eminently practical guide...

Author: Nicholas PateshallBinding: HardbackPublished: Queensberry Hill Press, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides a detailed account of the voyage of H.M.S. Calcutta, which...

Author: Rupert EmersonBinding: SoftbackPublished: Beacon Press, 1964, Third PrintingCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the transition of Asian and African societies from colonial...

Author: Michael Sedgwick, David NewtonBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the iconic cars that shaped the racing scene and the automotive industry...

Author: Michael FossBinding: HardbackPublished: Book Club Associates, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerPrevious owner name inside, Book Club Associates Edition.

Author: Richard E. LeakeyBinding: HardbackPublished: E.P. Dutton, 1981, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Making of Mankind offers Richard E. Leakey's insights into human evolution, focusing...

Author: Keith SinclairBinding: HardbackPublished: The Bodley Head, 1982Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book is a collection of reminiscences from James Bodell, covering his experiences...

Author: Keith ColeBinding: HardbackPublished: Church Missionary Historical Publications, 1971Condition remarks:Book: Ex-libraryJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides a comprehensive account of the Church Missionary Society's activities...

Author: Col StringerBinding: SoftbackPublished: Col Stringer Ministries, 2000, Third EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerIn '800 Horsemen - Riders Of Destiny', Col Stringer shares inspiring stories of...

Author: Gerhard L. WeinbergBinding: HardbackPublished: Cambridge University Press, 1994Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA World at Arms provides a comprehensive global overview of World War II, examining its...

Author: Gerald HanleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton, 1971Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsWarriors and Strangers is a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of human relationships...

Author: K.A. AustinBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the transformative coaching age in Australia, detailing the pioneering efforts...

Author: Ailsa G. Thomson ZainuddinBinding: HardbackPublished: Hyland House, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a centenary history of the Methodist Ladies' College in Kew, detailing its establishment,...

Author: Charles PoynderBinding: HardbackPublished: Nautical Publications, 1994Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed look into the history of the Royal Navy and the design of...

Author: R.M. Bowker & Lt. William BlighBinding: HardbackPublished: Bowker and Bertram, 1978Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the infamous mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty, led by...

Author: Richard WoodBinding: HardbackPublished: Book Guild, 1985Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markings- A commentary of life at sea 1940-45 touching upon the human element & the author's personal...

Author: John Pacini & Graeme AdamsonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Athenaeum Club, Melbourne, Australia, 2001Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the rich history of the Athenaeum...

Author: Waldo E. L. SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Ryerson Press, 1961Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the history of the U.S. Navy's chaplains during the days of...

Author: Leofranc Holford-StrevensBinding: HardbackPublished: Folio Society, London, 2007Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is a beautifully bound Folio Society edition featuring decorated blue cloth covers...

Author: Captain A. DonaldsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Whitcombe & Tombs, 1948Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markings- Reminiscences of fifty-one years spent at sea. From 1894, embarking at 14 years...

Author: Rozelle RaynesBinding: HardbackPublished: Springwood Books, 1979Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionSea Bird is a compelling narrative that captures the essence of adventure on the Thames, where...