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He is a full-time writer and lives in surreyhe has had numerous works published, was editor of surrey history from to , and was local history officer for the royal borough of kingston-upon-thames from toabout the author tim everson has been researching and writing about kingston-upon-thames and the surrounding area since the early s
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Holland - british postmarks a short history & guide book in good condition for it's age**proceeds of sale being donated to cats protection leagueavailable to collect locally in surrey, or can post at extra cost (first, second, first signed for, second signed for & special delivery by 1pm next day options) and payment through paypalgood reference book for stamp collectors
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A nice piece of brooklands history for the collector or home museaman interesting and rare collection of s original brooklands race track weybridge surrey automobilia relating to driver harry attwood the lot includes a named brdc (british racing drivers club) car mascot from the s,four brooklands original race card magazines,several personal good luck telegrams to mr harry attwood a regular driver at brooklands in the s and a solid silver trophy named to h attwood for the copsall speed trial dated
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An interesting collection of brooklands weybridge surrey motor racing circuit memorabilia relating to harry attwood a regular driver at brooklands in the s, the lot includes h attwoods personal car mascot,several period race programs and lots of newspaper cuttings,personal telegrams etc,a very interesting lot for the brooklands enthusiastpaypal accepted,local delivery available read more
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Publisher: surrey wildlife trusttitle: butterflies of surreytitle: butterflies of surreycondition: very goodproduct category: booksbinding: hardcoverauthors: collins, graham a
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Publisher: surrey wildlife trusttitle: dragonflies of surreycondition: very goodproduct category: booksauthors: follett, peterbinding: hardcover
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Large framed map of the surrey 'hundreds' a political map of the surrey 'hundreds' in full colourlarge framed colour county map surrey 'hundreds' ~ attractive & illustratedmany thanks for looking5 miles to the inchchip board to rear, sound glazing21 inches wide, 17 inches highfeatures illustrations to edge including one of dulwich college, one of richmond bridge, and the seal of kingstonmodern wooden frame in good condition, with gilt to inside bevelling
75 €
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Examining how american history is written from europe, the contributors shed light on how history is written in the united states and, indeed, on the way history is written anywherethe innovative perspectives included in historians across borders are designed to reinvigorate american historiography as the rise of global and transnational history is creating a critical need to understand the impact of place on the writing and teaching of historyoxfam bookshop knutsford in this stimulating and highly original study of the writing of american history, twenty-four scholars from eleven european countries explore the impact of writing history from abroadsee oxfam website for delivery information read moresix distinguished scholars from around the world add their commentariesarguing that historical writing is conditioned, crucially, by the place from which it is written, this volume identifies the formative impact of a wide variety of institutional and cultural factors that are commonly overlookedthis book is designed for students in historiography, global and transnational history, and related courses in the united states and abroad, for us historians, and for anyone interested in how historians worksome minor annotations in ink as shown in digital image
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Oxfam bookshop hexham until recently the study of the past was almost exclusively concerned with the history of the ruling classgrassroots history - "history from below" - is not simply the history of movements, revolts and struggle, but is more fundamentally concerned with the lives and aspirations of the common people - rich and poor alike - in the different periods of the pastthis collection aims to provide a contribution to the understanding of the history of men and women in europe between the 17th century and the presentthe history of the people who were ruled was either ignored or seen through the medium of documents produced by and for the state and the establishmentin this volume of specially commissioned essays some of the pioneers of grassroots history and their successors examine approaches to the subject in the context of specific periods and eventstopics discussed range from why it was that serious political thinkers of the 17th century, including some of the most radical, could not see that the poor were "real" people, a review of the lives of the caribbean pirates and an exposition of the atavistic ambitions of the scottish covenanters, to the problems in uncovering the truth about ordinary people in the pastsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoverall in great good condition, some rubbing to the corners
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This is the place to be while looking for the cheap online clothing stores surreyit's the best and cheap online clothing stores surrey that is all set to bring the latest fashion clothing for you
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An intellectual and visual feast, this is one of the most engrossing and unusual history books published in yearsseen 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 todaysee 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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Oxfam shop shirley in 'israel's history and the history of israel' one of the world's foremost experts on antiquity addresses the birth of israel and its historic realitydrawing on the literary and archaeological record, this book completely rewrites the history of israelthe study traces the textual material to the times of its creation, reconstructs the evolution of political and religious ideologies, and firmly inserts the history of israel into its ancient-oriental contexttranslated by chiara peri and philip rdavis see oxfam website for delivery information read moremany stories have been told of the founding of ancient israel, all rely on the biblical story in its narrative scheme, despite its historic unreliability
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Women’s history and oral historyhuddersfield local history society journal winter nothe journal of the oral history societysaddleworth museumall others vg1 - 2 autumn vol2 spring-summer volfirst three water marked at base£ see oxfam website for delivery information read moreall large paper 4to stapled typescript copiesoxfam shop colne road saddleworth historical society bulletins: winter volold west riding a collection of original articles jennifer steadmajor ivan hirst of saddleworth and his family geoffrey woodhead mbe
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Oxfam shop dumfries this volume combines argument about the nature of history with case studies of how good history is written and researchedat a time of deep scepticism about people's ability to learn anything from the past, even to recapture any serious sense of past cultures and ways of life, richard evans shows readers why history is both possible and necessarysee oxfam website for delivery information read morehe demolishes the wilder claims of postmodern historians who deny the possibility of any realistic grasp of history, and explains the political dangers of losing a historical perspective on the way people live their livesrichard evans is the author of "death in hamburg" (winner of the wolfson literary award for history) and "rituals of retribution"
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20 horrible history books, 5 horrible history magazines and 2 horrible history cd'sa great fun way for kids to learn about and enjoy reading and historyad id: delivery service consumer credit
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About the author caroline courtauld is a writer-photographer and a film-maker specialising in burmese and chinese historytogether with may holdsworth, she wrote the hong kong story, covering the history of the former colony, and the forbidden cityin she was the managing editor and an author of the history of the foundation, friendship first - the first thirty yearsher publications have focused on asian travel, history and culture, including in search of burma, and guides to fujian, jiangsu and hong kongcourtauld has been a leading figure in the hospice care movement in hong kong (for which she was awarded an mbe) and now sits on a variety of ngo boardsa resident of hong kong and essex, england, courtauld is former chairman of the keswick foundation
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Placing maritime affairs in their larger historical context, the encyclopedia shows how seafaring has both reflected and influenced the major economic, cultural, military, and political developments in world historyit emphasizes the connections between maritime history and many related fields, including naval history, shipbuilding, navigation and scientific instrumentation, maritime art and literature, commerce and economics, exploration and maritime geography, oceanography and hydrology, and international maritime lawoxfam shop mutley plain this is volume 3 of this collection that continues to cover the entire history of seafaring - from ancient egyptian shipbuilders to viking sea-raiders, from nelson and the napoleonic wars to the nuclear submarines and supertankers of todaysee oxfam website for delivery information read moresome bumping at the top and tail of the spine (front edge only) and small dent near the top gutterbook in very good condition with clean pages throughout and securely boundas a result, a wealth of information is available in a single reference work that can otherwise be found only with the help of an extensive librarythe encyclopedia offers a uniquely integrated approach
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This set is the ideal geography and history referenceoxfam 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 academicsall the mapping and information in this new edition has been brought fully up-to-date to give an accurate picture of today's worldthe 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 worldall place names on the maps are fully indexedsee oxfam website for delivery information read moredetailed reference maps in the distinctive and respected times style provide balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the 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 atlasesit is fully up-to-date with the indian ocean tsunami and the overthrow of saddam husseincarrying 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 present
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Oxfam bookshop swanage a history of india is a compact synthesis presenting the grand sweep of indian history from antiquity to the presentthis classic text is an authoritative detailed account which emphasises and analyses the stuctural pattern of indian historythe authors examine the major political, economic, social and cultural forces which have shaped the history of the indian subcontinent in this surveysee oxfam website for delivery information read moreit remains the definitive text on the nationthis third edition has been thoroughly revised, containing new research, and an up-to-date preface, index and dateline
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Constitutional history of the united kingdom offers an accessible and highly valuable overview for students with little or no prior knowledge of british historydrawing on key constitutional themes, constitutional history of the united kingdom provides insight and context to modern constitutional problemsann lyon presents a vivid overview of fourteen hundred years of english legal history taking us on a rich journey from a feudal society to the fractured union of the present daythis second edition has been revised and updated to bring coverage up to the present day, including parliamentary reform; the scottish referendum on independence and further drives for enhanced devolution; the effect of eu membership on the uk constitution; and the impact of the european convention on human rights and the human rights actsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam books & music totnes an appreciation of the development and evolution of the united kingdom constitution is vital in order to understand the existing nature of the constitution, proposals for reform and the many complex challenges it facesvery topical!(as of )paperback book in excellent condition, clean and with good binding
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Gombrich'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 old 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 educatessee 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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Quantity of family history books (hardback and paperbacks) also "family history" magazinesincludes: readers digest explore your family past debrett's family historian tracing your family tree (stella colwell) family history in focus (dan steel) the family history book/guide to tracing your ancestors (stella colwell)
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English history (oxford history of england) (hardcover) by asome loosening of boards, but still intactpaypal acceptedall pages intact with discolouration and wear from age and handlngtaylor oxford university press; st edition; 1st printing; 9" tall 2" thick; hardcover; ex-library with the usual markingsprice includes uk p&pnext day dispatch guaranteed
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Horrible history handbook - the horrible history of the worldhorrible history handbook - villains price each
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A great addition to any early collection of natural history prints which have been hand coloured when published "price 3/4d plain; 2d coloured"6 x 19th century - plates illustrative of natural history - double sided & laid on linen josiah wood whymper wood engraving, hand coloured at time of publicationpostage via registered post £ - sent flatplates illustrative of natural history, with a short description annexed to each plateclay, son and taylor printerspublished by the society for promoting christian knowledgepublished under the direction of the committee of general literature and education, appointed by the society for promoting christian knowledge, condition: good - prints laid back to back on linen - handling marks and minor creases as per pictures - very strong because of the linendimensions: " high x " wide the prints have been taken from a broken 19th century volume which had been put together with the prints laid back to back on linen which gives the buyer the choice of which print to display and has also given the paper prints added strengthjosiah wood whymper () was an english wood-engraver, book illustrator and watercolourist
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In addition, the integrated workbook in part two: doing history workbook exercises allows them to hone their skills with assessment exercises and skill-building assignmentsthe book's intellectually engaging discussions of the discipline of history in part one: the historian's craft are enriched by solid examples of published scholarshipthey provide concrete examples of historical approaches and theories and detailed guidelines to help students complete their work within the constraints of the academic termsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop knutsford in this era of twitter and text-messaging, which calls into question previously accepted notions of literacy, today's students need a new and more pragmatic approach to developing writing and research skillsthe text integrates the complexities of historical research and writing into a single, comprehensive narrative without compromising depth and breadthwhile a number of guides to historical research and writing and several historical methodology texts have appeared in the past several years, no single text accomplishes what doing history: an introduction to the historian's craft doesits lively and accessible writing style helps students grapple with sophisticated ideas while also avoiding the pitfalls that commonly entrap them as they learn to think and write as historiansstudents preparing research projects will benefit from straightforward guidelines for the research and writing processthrough a unique two-part organization, authors wendy pojmann, barbara reeves-ellington, and karen ward mahar offer specific assignments to identify students' weaknesses and build their skills
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The republic of nature points to a startlingly different version of history that calls on readers to reconnect with fundamental forces that shaped the american experienceby focusing on materials and processes intrinsic to all things and by highlighting the nature of the united states, fiege recovers the forgotten and overlooked ground on which so much history has unfoldedoxfam bookshop knutsford in the dramatic narratives that comprise the republic of nature, mark fiege reframes the canonical account of american history based on the simple but radical premise that nothing in the nation's past can be considered apart from the natural circumstances in which it occurredboard of educationrevisiting historical icons so familiar that schoolchildren learn to take them for granted, he makes surprising connections that enable readers to see old stories in a new lightamong the historical moments revisited here, a revolutionary nation arises from its environment and struggles to reconcile the diversity of its people with the claim that nature is the source of libertyfor more information, visit the author's website: http://republicofnaturein topeka, kansas, transformations of land and life prompt a lawsuit that culminates in the momentous civil rights case of brown vcom/ see oxfam website for delivery information read moreabraham lincoln, an unlettered citizen from the countryside, steers the union through a moment of extreme peril, guided by his clear-eyed vision of nature's capacity for improvementin these pages, the nation's birth and development, pain and sorrow, ideals and enduring promise come to life as never before, making a once-familiar past seem new
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This book covers important aspects of the history of italy between the years tolongman history of italy: italy in the age of the renaissance bytitle: italy in the age of the renaissance series: longman history of italy format: paperback / softback type: book publisher: longman uk release date: language: englishit concentrates on social and political issues and gives particular coverage to sicily and the south
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Publisher: the history press ltdthe welsh border: archaeology, history and landscapetitle: the welsh border: archaeology, history and landscapepublication dateauthors: trevor rowley
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Our weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available"history of the great war - chart fold-out book - macmillan, third edition - all maps present read moreare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiedmonds, maps and sketches by major becke macmillan, london - second edition - 20cmx15cm, 518p - condition: good, complete, minor wear to boards, inscription to ffep"history of the great war based on official documents - military operations france and belgium " compiled by brigadier-general jplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteedmonds, maps and sketches by major becke macmillan, london - third edition - complete with maps and rare dust jacket - cmx15cm - condition: good, with errata layins, good dust jacket with minor wear, with maps 3
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