A history of the world
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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 yearsa 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 empiresee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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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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Title: a history of the worldbinding: paperbackauthor(s): marr, andrew
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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 presentit is fully up-to-date with the indian ocean tsunami and the overthrow of saddam husseinsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreall place names on the maps are fully indexed
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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 oldrather than focusing on dry facts and dates, eoxfam bookshop cheltenham the international bestseller: ehe 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 wall' and that's just what this story is all about: what happened, once upon a timegombrich vividly brings the full span of human experience on earth to life, from the stone age to the atomic agesee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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A history of the english-speaking peoples is a four-volume history of britain and its former colonies and possessions throughout the world, written by winston churchill, covering the period from caesar's invasions of britain (55 bc) to the beginning of the first world war ()churchill's mother was american, and he excelled in history as a child which underpinned his firm belief in a so-called special relationship between the people of britain with the commonwealth of nations united under the crown (new zealand, canada, australia, south africa etcit was a bestseller, reviewed favourably on both sides of the atlanticvolume i is on the birth of britain, volume ii is on the new world, volume iii is on the age of revolution and volume iv is on the great democraciescondition: goodit was started in and finally published , delayed several times by war and work on other texts) and the people of the united states who had broken with the crown and gone their own way condition: in red cloth bindings with unclipped dustwrappers, edges are worn at edges and covers are agedcomplete in four volumeswith numerous black and white maps throughout all volumesa collection of first editions of this historical works by former prime minister winston churchillpages are bright and cleanthis work dealt with the resulting two divisions of the english-speaking peoplesoxfam shop balham  london - cassell and company ltdsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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They all pushed back boundaries and revolutionised our worldoxfam bookshop woodbridge from the bestselling author of a history of the world in 21 women they were famous queens, unrecognised visionaries, great artists and trailblazing politiciansjenni murray presents the history of britain as you've never seen it before, through the lives of twenty-one women who refused to succumb to the established laws of society, whose lives embodied hope and change, and who still have the power to inspire us todaysee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Title: the secret history of the worldproduct category: booksfirst edition: falsecondition: very goodbinding: paperbackauthors: jonathan black
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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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Unlike most other texts, 'a history of the british isles' is not just a history of englandoxfam bookshop cheltenham jeremy black's vigorous and fascinating study tells the story of a group of islands, their peoples, and their remarkable impact on the rest of the worldfrom the earliest pre-history right up to the present day, this stirring account describes the astonishingly varied stages through which the british isles have passed to achieve their current identity see oxfam website for delivery information read moreproper weight is given to all four, often fractious, components of the british isles - england, ireland, scotland and wales - providing the reader with an admirably balanced and absorbing narrative of an extraordinary shared past
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Where’s a wally history of the world partworks4 complete binders50 per issue) collection only
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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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Oxfam bookshop hampstead zildjian: a history of the legendary cymbal makers this book, fully authorized by zildjian, tells the exciting story of the world's most popular cymbal company on the monumental occasion of its 375th anniversarythe zildjian story is told firsthand by the zildjian family members and by the legendary drummers who participated in the important musical movements of the 20th centuryin very good conditionthe corners are very slightly bruised at the bottomsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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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)price negotiablewould like to sell together, but can sell separatelycollection onlygood condition with slight fading on covers
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Where’s wally history of the world magazines circa in ring binders 1-52
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A huge, handsome, and extensively-illustrated centennial history of this venerable yacht clubeastern waters eastern winds: a history of the royal hong kong yacht club: : one hundred years4to, blue cloth, gilt crest to front board, gilt lettering to spine1st hardback published by the royal hong kong yacht club in(hong kong: the club, )chapters: : in the lee of dragons; : laying the mark; : before thewind; : cruising in company; : across the line; : dress overall; : the course aheadoxfam books & music fareham chambers, gillianwith bibliography and lots of photographsintroduction by vic locke, commodoreforeword by the right honourable christopher patten, governor of hong kongwith a signature and dedication by the author on the half-title page and a dedicatory message beneath thatin excellent, hardly-read used conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The tragedy of liberation: a history of the chinese revolution, bytitle: the tragedy of liberation: a history of the chinese revolution, format: paperback / softback type: book publisher: bloomsbury uk release date: language: english
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Title: the atlantic and its enemies: a history of the cold wartitle: the atlantic and its enemies: a history of the cold warproduct category: booksdust jacket: falsecondition: goodauthors: stone, norman
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Oxfam bookshop st albans readable and provocative and written with paul johnson's customary vigorous, direct and colourful style, a history of the american people charts the sweep and drama of america's history through its politics and economics, its art and literature and science, its society and manners and, not least, its complex religious beliefsfrom walter raleigh to bill clinton, paul johnson casts an admiring but not uncritical eye over events and personalities through the past 400 yearssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Based on exclusive french archival sources and numerous interviews with former officials in both france and the united states, a history of the iraq crisis retraces the international exchange that culminated in the iraq conflictit shows how and why the iraq crisis led to a confrontation between two longtime allies unprecedented since the time of charles de gaulle, and it exposes the deep and ongoing divisions within europe, the atlantic alliance, and the international community as a wholeoxfam bookshop glossop road scuffing to dust cover, otherwise good condition in march , the united states and great britain invaded iraq to put an end to the regime of saddam husseinthe war was launched without a united nations mandate and was based on the erroneous claim that iraq had retained weapons of mass destructionthe franco-american narrative offers a unique prism through which the american road to war can be better understoodthe diplomatic crisis leading up to the war shook both french and american perceptions of each other and revealed cracks in the transatlantic relationship that had been building since the end of the cold warfrance, under president jacques chirac and foreign minister dominique de villepin, spectacularly opposed the united states and british invasion, leading a global coalition against the war that also included germany and russiasee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Egytpt; arthur weigall - a history of the pharaos - london, thornton butterworth, - first edition - two volumes - ppvolume 1: the first eleven dynastieshardcover - 22volume 2: from the accession of amenemhet 1 of the twelfth dynasty to the death of thutmose iii of the eighteenth dynasty to bin good conditionboth books are in first conditionsome age-related stainsare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikibound in the original linen bindingsplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storetwo ex-libris and a name
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Complete 8 vols set james taylor: the age we live in: a history of the nineteenth century from the peace of to the present time - london - william mackenzie, edinburgh and dublin - cm x 20cm brown hardcovers with black and gold gilt decoration8 volumes in 8 booksgold gilding on all page endsa beauty to the eye, would add value to any libraryplease see pictures for referenceare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikipage ends have light foxingvery light and occasional foxing on the pages (usually on the rear of the plates)very good conditionplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeall spines are straight and binding goodcovers in excellent condition, only very light and occasional small marks/edgewear evident on coversprospectus in front of vol 1the owners name crossed out with marker on endpapers of each book
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Oxfam shop cotham hill this is a history of the birth of australia out of the suffering and brutality of britain's convict transportation systemthe book is in excellent condition the slip case is intact and shows slight rubbingit also addresses the historical, political and sociological reasons that led to british settlementit was first published incontains a number of illustrationssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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A history of the tajiks iranians of the east by richard foltz (paperback, ) delivery uk delivery is usually within 9 to 11 working daysinternational delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details
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The title is a history of the modern middle eastthe item format is a book paperbackthe sleeve condition is newbelow is a more detailed summary of this specific item for sale for example: idz
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Through the lion gate a history of the berlin zoo by gary bruce (hardback, ) delivery uk delivery is usually within 8 to 10 working daysinternational delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details
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Fire and flames: a history of the german autonomist movement by geronimo (paperback, ) delivery uk delivery is usually within 6 to 8 working daysinternational delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details
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Oxfam shop darley street a history of the royal society of arts henry trueman wood published by john murray, london () used hardcover about this item: john murray, londonsize: 8vo - over 7Âľ" - 9Âľ" tallblue cloth with gilt to lettering on spine and disc on front which says 'arts and commerce promoted', some browning, pages tanned and occasionally foxed, good in original blue cloth gilt, extremities worn and bumpedcondition: goodsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Oxfam shop moortown truth and revolution: a history of the sojouner truth organization by michael staudenmaier () new paperback book in excellent conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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