The world throughout history
List the world throughout history
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Many good quality black and white illustrations throughoutthe whole story of life mankind, covering periods from: the first living things, natural selection and changes of species, changes in the world's climate, reptiles, mammals, man, human language(s), history, of egypt, greece, judea, india, the roman empire, etcsee oxfam website for delivery information read morefoxing of inside cover and page yellowing consistent with the age of the bookoxfam shop macclesfield the outline of history, by h g wells, cassell and company, london, pp including index
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This set is the ideal geography and history referencethe introductory section presents an extensive states and territories guide along with thematic maps and statistics on major world themes giving an accurate picture of today's world'the times world atlas' is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient and easy-to use format, retaining the authority, style and detail of the larger times atlasesoxfam shop wolverhampton a lavish pack incorporating two of the times' finest atlases and history books'the times compact history of the world' is the most comprehensive small-format single-volume illustrated history of the world, richly enhanced with striking maps and photographs and featuring an accessible text by leading academicsdetailed reference maps in the distinctive and respected times style provide balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the worldall the mapping and information in this new edition has been brought fully up-to-date to give an accurate picture of today's worldcarrying the authority of the times and its unrivalled reputation for accurate and current information, these two books are an authoritative guide to the world - past and presentall place names on the maps are fully indexedsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreit is fully up-to-date with the indian ocean tsunami and the overthrow of saddam hussein
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Seen through macgregor's eyes, history is a kaleidoscope - shifting, interconnected, constantly surprising, and shaping our world today in ways that most of us have never imaginedoxfam bookshop ealing neil macgregor's a history of the world in 100 objects takes a bold, original approach to human history, exploring past civilizations through the objects that defined themencompassing a grand sweep of human history, a history of the world in 100 objects begins with one of the earliest surviving objects made by human hands, a chopping tool from the olduvai gorge in africa, and ends with objects which characterise the world we live in todayan intellectual and visual feast, this is one of the most engrossing and unusual history books published in yearssee oxfam website for delivery information read morea stone pillar tells us about a great indian emperor preaching tolerance to his people; spanish pieces of eight tell us about the beginning of a global currency; and an early victorian tea-set speaks to us about the impact of empire
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For adults seeking a single-volume overview of world history, for students in search of a quick refresher course, or for families to read and learn from together, gombrich's little history enchants and educatesgombrich's sweeping history of the world, for the curious of all ages  "all stories begin with 'once upon a time" so begins a little history of the world, an engaging and lively book written for readers both young and oldsee oxfam website for delivery information read more' and that's just what this story is all about: what happened, once upon a timehe paints a colorful picture of wars and conquests; of grand works of art; of the advances and limitations of science; of remarkable people and remarkable events, from confucius to catherine the great to winston churchill, and from the invention of art to the destruction of the berlin wallrather than focusing on dry facts and dates, egombrich vividly brings the full span of human experience on earth to life, from the stone age to the atomic ageoxfam bookshop cheltenham the international bestseller: e
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A comprehensive view of the coins of the world throughout historythe coin atlas of the world
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Oxfam bookshop knutsford a monumental history of the nineteenth century, the transformation of the world offers a panoramic and multifaceted portrait of a world in transitionosterhammel describes a world increasingly networked by the telegraph, the steamship, and the railwaysjĂĽrgen osterhammel, an eminent scholar who has been called the braudel of the nineteenth century, moves beyond conventional eurocentric and chronological accounts of the era, presenting instead a truly global history of breathtaking scope and towering eruditionindispensable for any historian, the transformation of the world sheds important new light on this momentous epoch, showing how the nineteenth century paved the way for the global catastrophes of the twentieth century, yet how it also gave rise to pacifism, liberalism, the trade union, and a host of other crucial developmentsthis is the highly anticipated english edition of the spectacularly successful and critically acclaimed german book, which is also being translated into chinese, polish, russian, and frenchfirst edition see oxfam website for delivery information read morehe examines the powerful and complex forces that drove global change during the "long nineteenth century," taking readers from new york to new delhi, from the latin american revolutions to the taiping rebellion, from the perils and promise of europe's transatlantic labor markets to the hardships endured by nomadic, tribal peoples across the planethe explores the changing relationship between human beings and nature, looks at the importance of cities, explains the role slavery and its abolition played in the emergence of new nations, challenges the widely held belief that the nineteenth century witnessed the triumph of the nation-state, and much more
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Title: the secret history of the worldfirst edition: falsecondition: very goodauthors: jonathan blackproduct category: booksbinding: paperback
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The never-before-seen history of westeros and the lands beyondat long last, it has arrived with the world of ice and firemartin's dazzlingly conceived universe; the world of ice and fire is indeed proof that the pen is mightier than a storm of swordsand linda antonsson, has written a comprehensive history of the seven kingdoms, featuring the epic battles, bitter rivalries, and daring rebellions that lead up to the events in the bestselling a song of ice and fire seriescollected within this volume is the accumulated knowledge, scholarly speculation, and inherited folk tales of maesters and septons, maegi and singers, including over 170 full-colour illustrations and maps, family trees for the houses stark, lannister and targaryen, and in-depth explanations of the history and culture of westerosthis is the definitive companion volume to george rsee oxfam website for delivery information read moremartin's masterwork-the most inventive and entertaining fantasy saga of our time-warrants one hell of an introductionmartin, in collaboration with elio mif the past is prologue, then george rwith hundreds of pages of all-new material from george r
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The times mapping history complete history of the world 7th editionthe ultimate work of historical reference by richard overy
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A history of the world in 100 objects, neil macgregor hardback new and sealed collection from ireby in cumbria ca7 please view my other items for more books on history and historical places and buildings read more
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history of the world kids book the americas and the pacific, new, very good condition, free postage
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'carol ann duffy is a poet of skill, talent and great heart' erica wagner 'duffy takes a cheeky, subversive, no-nonsense swipe with a dish clout at the famous men of history and mythoxfam shop ulverston that saying? behind every famous manif you have ever wondered, for example, how exactly darwin came up with his theory of evolution, or what, precisely, frau freud thought about her husband - then this is the book for you, as the wives of the great, the good, the not so good, and the legendary are given a voice in carol ann duffy's sparkling and inventive collectionwitty and thought-provoking, this is a tongue-in-cheek, no-holds-barred look at the real movers and shakers across history, myth and legend? from mrs midas to queen kong, from elvis's twin sister to pygmalion's bride, they're all here, in carol ann duffy's inspired and inspirational collection, the world's wifethey don't have a chance in hell of dodging her quick-witted wallop as she relays their stories from their spouse's points of view' the times 'poignant, thoughtful, funny, rich and accessible' ruth padel, guardian, books of the year see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Illustrated with over 180 photographs, the book creates a compelling new perspective on the history of celebrity, notoriety and the nature of iconographyqueen victoria, mahatma gandhi, adolf hitler, greta garbo, john f kennedy, marilyn monroe, audrey hepburn, james dean, elvis presley, muhammad ali the world's most photographed explores the photographic image of ten of the best-known faces of modern historyoxfam shop worcester national portrait gallery in collaboration with the bbc the ten selected personalities range from a crowned head of state to a world-beating boxer, from film stars to a fascist dictator see oxfam website for delivery information read moreby unearthing photographs that have previously been lost or suppressed, author robin muir demonstrates not only how the public image of each subject was manipulated, but he also gives fresh insights into their personalities and lives
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Globalizing, booming economies married to technological breakthroughs seemed to promise a better world for most peopleinstead, the 20th century proved to be overwhelmingly the most violent, frightening and brutalized in history with fanatical, often genocidal warfare engulfing most societies between the outbreak of the first world war and the end of the cold warwhat went wrong? how did we do this to ourselves? the war of the world comes up with compelling, fascinating answersoxfam shop crosby the world at the beginning of the 20th century seemed for most of its inhabitants stable and relatively benignit is niall ferguson's masterpiecesee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Wells' famous, serialised account of the history of the world, from the beginnings of mankind to the first world warpublished by newnes between and volume set, complete each volume shows some wear used magazines (fortnightly publication) in fair conditionone or two have loose covers part 24 has a particularly worn and grubby rear cover with some water damage internally see oxfam website for delivery information read moresome have water stains internallyoxfam bookshop exeter hstaples are rusted
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Harmsworth history of the world, parts 25 to 39 and parts congresbury
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Universal history of the world - volume 3 (ancient rome) and volume 8 (reformation and exploration)collection onlyprice negotiablegood condition with slight fading on coverswould like to sell together, but can sell separately
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Where’s a wally history of the world partworks4 complete binders50 per issue) collection only
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Horrible history handbook - the horrible history of the worldhorrible history handbook - villains price each
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How mumbo-jumbo conquered the world: a short history of modern delusions bydispatched with royal mail 1st classcondition is very good
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Title: a history of the worldauthor(s): marr, andrewbinding: paperback
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Where’s wally history of the world magazines circa in ring binders 1-52
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The book has seven thematically arranged sections - earth and space, living world, human body, the way we live, science and technology, history, atlas of the worldwill post or collection in person possibleformat size: 34 cma large format hardback edition of the illustrated encyclopaedia of the world, published by parragon and in excellent condition, with 256 lavishly illustrated full colour pages
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Assignments are integrated throughout to allow students to assess their understanding, while chapter summaries reinforce learningoxfam books & music perth as the leading student text in the field, this title provides both a detailed examination of the law of the world trade organization and a clear introduction to the basic principles and underlying logic of the world trading systemit explores the institutional aspects of the wto together with the substantive lawsee oxfam website for delivery information read morenew to this edition are examinations of the wto rules on the protection of intellectual property and the rules on technical barriers to trade and sanitary and phytosanitary measuresthe title is an essential tool for any student of the wto, either at undergraduate or postgraduate levelin addition further-reading sections have been added to each chapter and exercises have been included to draw on primary sources and real-life trade scenarios, enabling students to hone their practical and analytical skills
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Oxfam bookshop shaftesbury what were the beginnings of the english language? why has american culture spread so successfully and will it continue to do so even as the countries power apparently wanes? why are the west indies no longer any good at cricket? what difference did slavery make to the way we speak english today?packed with nuggets of information about language, culture, history and power, robert mccrum traces the way that the english language as twisted and turned in response to the way the world has changed, and how, even as the british empire is long dead, the language extends its influence further and further in a globalised worldbook condition: dust jacket in good condition with some signs of being read to the edgescloth cover in good condition with some signs of wear to the spine edgesauthors signature to the title page see oxfam website for delivery information read morepages all in clean crisp condition
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Trump, a trained clinical psychologist and donald's only niece, shines a bright light on the dark history of their family in order to explain how her uncle became the man who now threatens the world's health, economic security and social fabrictrump and the toxic family that made him, author mary l a first-hand witness, mary brings an incisive wit and unexpected humour to sometimes grim, often confounding family eventsmary trump has the education, insight and intimate familiarity needed to reveal what makes donald, and the rest of her clan, tick she alone can recount this fascinating, unnerving saga, not just because of her insider's perspective but also because she is the only trump willing to tell the truth about one of the world's most powerful and dysfunctional familiesoxfam bookshop newport in this revelatory, authoritative portrait of donald j  numerous pundits, armchair psychologists and journalists have sought to explain donald trump's lethal flawsas new condition mary trump spent much of her childhood in her grandparent's large, imposing house in new york, where donald and his four siblings grew up see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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But nothing will work out the way they expect as their lives and the hopes of the world are smashed by the greatest and cruellest war in the history of the human raceoxfam shop colne road winter of the world is the second novel in ken follett's uniquely ambitious and deeply satisfying the century trilogyeleven-year-old carla von ulrich struggles to understand the tensions disrupting her family as hitler strengthens his grip on germanysee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe international clash of military power and personal beliefs that ensues will sweep over them all as it rages from cable street in london's east end to pearl harbor in hawaii, from spain to stalingrad, from dresden to hiroshimainto this turmoil steps her mother's formidable friend and former british mp, ethel leckwith, and her student son, lloyd, who soon learns for himself the brutal reality of nazismberlin in is in upheavalbut daisy is more interested in aristocratic boy fitzherbert - amateur pilot, party lover and leading light of the british union of fascistsat cambridge, lloyd is irresistibly drawn to dazzling american socialite daisy peshkov, who represents everything his left-wing family despisehe also encounters a group of germans resolved to oppose hitler - but are they willing to go so far as to betray their country? such people are closely watched by volodya, a russian with a bright future in red army intelligenceback in berlin, carla worships golden boy werner from afaron its own or read in sequence with fall of giants and edge of eternity, this is a magnificent, spellbinding epic of global conflict and personal drama
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Oxfam shop didsbury a naturalist's voyage round the world by charles darwin is a journal of the researches into the natural history and geology of the countries visited during the voyage round the world of hsome internal foxing - worst examples shown in photossee oxfam website for delivery information read morecomplete with 24 b/w illustrationsbinding tight with slight bumping to spine edgesinscription to front pagepublished in by john murray
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The definitive history of world war 2the world at warunopened read morecomplete set of 5 series
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The world famous reference that tells who did what, when, from bc to ad a horizontal linkage of people and events "a unique, encyclopedic book - rewarding, informative, entertaining" excellent condition ad id: delivery service consumer credit"the timetables of history" book, by bernard grun
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