The cambridge economic history
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Oxfam books & music berkhamsted combining the expertise of more than 30 leading historians and economists, volume i tracks britain's economic history in the period ranging from to , from industrialisation to global trade and empirepaperback book in good condition, slight shelf wear, particularly to the corners, small amount of scratching to the covers, with some marking to the outer edge of the text blockthroughout the volume, british experience is set within an international context and its performance benchmarked against its global competitorssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
25 €
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Oxfam shop ulverston the cambridge illustrated history of warfare provides a unique account of western warfare from antiquity to the present dayit places in context particular key events in the history of armed engagement, from the greek victory at marathon, through the introduction of gunpowder in medieval england and france, to the jungle warfare of vietnam and the strategic air attacks of the gulf warthe book treats the history of all aspects of the subject: the development of warfare on land, sea and air; weapons and technology; strategy and defence; discipline and intelligence; mercenaries and standing armies; cavalry and infantry; chivalry and blitzkrieg; guerrilla assault and nuclear arsenalsthroughout, there is an emphasis on the socio-economic aspects of military progress: who pays for it, how can its returns be measured, and to what extent does it explain the rise of the west to global dominance over two millennia? see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The book is edited by the same pair who produced the cambridge companion to science fiction (winner of a hugo award in )oxfam bookshop lincoln a book of essays discussing the history and features of fantasy fiction, exploring the genre from a historical point of view, and discussing the various sub-genresin this volume, critics and authors of fantasy look at its history since the enlightenment, introduce readers to some of the different codes for the reading and understanding of fantasy, and examine some of the many varieties and subgenres of fantasy; from magical realism at the more literary end of the genre, to paranormal romance at the more popular endfrom the back cover: "fantasy is a creation of the enlightenment, and the recognition that excitement and wonder can be found in imagining impossible things" in superb as-new conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read moresince tolkien and his many imitators, however, it has become a major publishing phenomenonfrom the ghost stories of the gothic to the zombies and vampires of twenty-first-century popular literature, from mrs radcliffe to ms rowling, the fantastic has been popular with readers
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cambridge companions to music: the cambridge companion to jewish music by joshua s%0a international delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for detailswalden (paperback, a %0a delivery%0a uk delivery is usually within 7 to 9 working days
19 €
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Global shift: reshaping the global economic map in the 21st century by peterdispatched with royal mail 2nd classcondition is good
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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 academicssee 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 worldall place names on the maps are fully indexedthe 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 atlasescarrying 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 husseinall the mapping and information in this new edition has been brought fully up-to-date to give an accurate picture of today's world
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Oxfam shop magdelen street the cambridge companion to joseph conrad offers a wide-ranging introduction to the fiction of joseph conrad, one of the most influential novelists of the twentieth centurysome pencil marginalia throughoutthese are followed by discussions of the special nature of conrad's narrative techniques, his complex relationships with late-victorian imperialism and with literary modernism, and his influence on other writers and artistsa chronology and overview of conrad's life precede chapters that explore significant issues in his major writings, and deal in depth with individual workseach essay provides guidance to further reading, and a concluding chapter surveys the body of conrad criticism see oxfam website for delivery information read morethrough a series of essays by leading conrad scholars aimed at both students and the general reader, the volume stimulates an informed appreciation of conrad's work based on an understanding of his cultural and historical situations and fictional techniques
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Oxfam books & music aberdeen the cambridge descartes lexicon is the definitive reference source on rené descartes, 'the father of modern philosophy' and arguably among the most important philosophers of all timecumulatively they uncover interpretative disputes, trace his influences, and explain how his work was received by critics and developed by followersexamining the full range of descartes' achievements and legacy, it includes 256 in-depth entries that explain key concepts relating to his thoughtpublished in first edition see oxfam website for delivery information read morethere are entries on topics such as certainty, cogito ergo sum, doubt, dualism, free will, god, geometry, happiness, human being, knowledge, meditations on first philosophy, mind, passion, physics, and virtue, which are written by the largest and most distinguished team of cartesian scholars ever assembled for a collaborative research project - 92 contributors from ten countries
65 €
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The cambridge companion to paradise lost by louis schwartz (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 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 moreoxfam shop macclesfield the outline of history, by h g wells, cassell and company, london, pp including indexfoxing of inside cover and page yellowing consistent with the age of the bookmany good quality black and white illustrations throughout
29 €
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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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The penguin illustrated history of britain and irelandpaperback in good conditionfrom the earliest times to the present dayisbn ad id: delivery service consumer creditconsultant editors barry cunliffe, robert bartlett, john morrill, asa briggs and joanna burke
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Making sense of the troubles: a history of the northern ireland conflict paperback – 30 augdavid mckittrick has reported on the northern ireland troubles since the s'compellingly written and very even-handed
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The oxford illustrated history of the british monarchy by cannon & griffithscondition is good
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Oxfam books & music perth the flowerers the origins and history of ayrshire needlework, m h swain, w & chambers ltd london and edinburgh see oxfam website for delivery information read more
60 €
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Title: norte - the end of history blu-ray [uk] new bluraywe cannot be held responsible for delays if you do not use this referencewe want you to be 100% happy with your orderyou are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure
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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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The nature of history by arthur marwick 1st edition in very good condition can post, email for details read more
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Title: voice of the past: oral history (opus books)binding: paperbackpublication date
27 €
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Bart michiels: the course of history, hardcover by michiels, bart (pht); schama, simon; fessel, sonja, isbn x, isbn-13 , brand new, free p&p in the uk
36 €
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Oxfam shop colne road norte the end of history new wave films release year: upc: ean: see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Title: a light in the dark: a history of movie directorsauthor(s): thomson, davidbinding: hardcover
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Xabier lamikiz is associate professor of economic history at the university of the basque country in very good conition fruitfully combining approaches from economic history and the cultural history of commerce, this book examines the role of interpersonal trust in underpinning trade, amid the challenges and uncertainties of the eighteenth-century atlanticdrawing from a broad range of spanish, peruvian and british archival sources, the book reveals merchants' experiences of trusting their agents and correspondents, and shows how different factors, from distance to legal frameworks and ethnicity, affected their ability to rely on their contactsoxfam books & music fareham trade and trust in the eighteenth-century atlantic world: spanish merchants and their overseas networks by xabier lamikiz paperback with laminated covers boydell pressin particular, it explores the processes of trade, trading networks and communications, seeking to understand merchant behaviour, especially the choices made by individuals when conducting business - and specifically with whom they chose to deal see oxfam website for delivery information read moreit focuses on the nature of mercantile activity in two parts of spain: cadiz in the south, and its trade with spain's american empire; and bilbao in the north, and its trade with western and northern europe covers are slightly faded
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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 gutteras 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 approachbook in very good condition with clean pages throughout and securely bound
19 €
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Oxfam bookshop newark despite its position at the heart of europe and its quintessentially european nature, switzerland's history is often overlooked within the english-speaking worldthis comprehensive and engaging history of switzerland traces the historical and cultural development of this fascinating but neglected european country from the end of the dark ages up to the presentthe authors focus on the initial confederacy of the middle ages; the religious divisions which threatened it after and its surprising survival amongst europe's monarchies; the turmoil following the french revolution and conquest, which continued until the federal constitution of ; the testing of the swiss nation through the late nineteenth century and then two world wars and the depression of the s; and the unparalleled economic and social growth and political success of the post-war erathe book concludes with a discussion of the contemporary challenges, often shared with neighbours, that shape the country todaysee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Leon maclaren () was a barrister, politician, philosopher, and the founder of the school of economic sciencewith original subject matter from his economic course and introducing more recent examples and statistics from australia, canada, new zealand, the uk, and the united states, the study examines the major characteristics of the modern economy-such as banking, taxation, and international trade-and considers the role of the government in economic affairsoxfam bookshop victoria based on a three-year course prepared by leon maclaren for the school of economic science in london in the late s, this book reassesses the first principles of economicsit concludes with an examination of society's structure as a whole, the part economic activity plays in the bigger picture, and the social and cultural influences that shape the production and distribution of wealthsee oxfam website for delivery information read morein his view, science is a study of laws that exist in nature, while economics is a study of the humanities with the interaction between human nature and the natural universe at its heart
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Oxfam shop exmouth the vibrant world of jazz may be viewed from many perspectives, from social and cultural history to music analysis, from economics to ethnographythis volume of nineteen specially commissioned essays provides informed and accessible guidance to the challenge, offering the reader a range of expert views on the character, history and uses of jazzsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreit is challenging and exciting territoryfinally, it looks at a set of perspectives that illustrate different 'takes' on jazz - ways in which jazz has been valued and representedthe book starts by considering what kind of identity jazz has acquired and how, and goes on to discuss the crucial practices that define jazz and to examine some specific moments of historical change and some important issues for jazz studythe book has minor scratching on the back that can be seen in certain lighting
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In the background are the new economic powers based on the development of a coal and iron technology; in the foreground, new social and political problems and new ways of tackling themthe book stresses both the underlying unity and the rich variety of the age, and raises fundamental issues about a period of crucial change in british history - industrialisation, war, constitutional change and the attitudes of politicians towards it, political development, and, not least, society and culturethe author also discusses perceptions of, and reactions to, changing circumstances, the influence of religion and science on national life, and changing styles in art and literaturecould improvement be maintained? could balance and progress continue to be reconciled? see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop shaftesbury the age of improvement has long established itself as a classic of modern historical writingthe story ends, not with a full stop but with a question mark this second edition draws on the great volume of new research - produced by lord briggs amongst others, since its original publicationwidely read and quoted it has had a unique influence on teaching and research
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Chapter contents include "roads and bridges", "the canal era", "steamboats on river, lake and bay", "railroads", "the workers under changing conditions" and many moresee oxfam website for delivery information read moreincludes approx 50 monochrome illustrations and 12 tablesvery good condition for ageoxfam bookshop newport publishedno highlighting or other notes/marks; spine slightly sunned
18 €
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Oxfam bookshop reigate first published in , this classic work fills a gap in the economic history of early modern england by explaining the roll of one of its most important and fast-growing industriesfoxing to page edges and some annotations in pencil on inside pages, but overall in good conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
17 €