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" empire's twin broadens our conception of anti-imperialist actors, ideas, and actions; it charts this story across the range of american history, from the revolution to our own era; and it opens up the transnational and global dimensions of american anti-imperialismas noted by ian tyrrell and jay sexton, however, american "anti-imperialism was clearly selective, geographically, racially, and constitutionallyencounters in the middle east, and the transnational nature of anti-imperialist public sentiment during the cold war and beyondduring the mexican revolution, the anti-imperial dimensions of early uby tracking the diverse manifestations of american anti-imperialism, this book highlights the different ways in which historians can approach it in their research and teachingsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop knutsford across the course of american history, imperialism and anti-imperialism have been awkwardly paired as influences on the politics, culture, and diplomacy of the united statesthe contributors cover a wide range of subjects, including the discourse of anti-imperialism in the early republic and civil war, anti-imperialist actions in the uwith the revolution, and again in , the nation stood against the most powerful empire in the world and declared itself independentthe declaration of independence, after all, is an anti-imperial document, cataloguing the sins of the metropolitan government against the colonies
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham the french revolution marks the foundation of the modern political worldit was in the crucible of the revolution that the political forces of conservatism, liberalism and socialism began to find their modern form, and it was the revolution that first asserted the claims of universal individual rights, on which our current understandings of citizenship are basedbut the terror was, as much as anything else, a civil war, and such wars are always both brutal and complexthe story of the terror is a story of grand political pronouncements, uprisings and insurrections, but also a story of survival against hunger, persecution and bewildering ideological demands, a story of how a state, even with the noblest of intentions, can turn on its people and almost crush themsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe guillotine in paris claimed some official victims, but executions of captured counter-revolutionary rebels ran into the tens of thousands, and deaths in the areas of greatest conflict probably ran into six figures, with indiscriminate massacres being perpetrated by both sides
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Some rare and inedited photos can be seen in this historical album, like those of fidel and raul castro, and a young ernesto che guevara among many other important figures of the cuban revolutioncuban photo album of granma expedition fidel castro che guevara beside we including a cuban revolution id belonged to emilio cabrera signed by fidel castro ruz (signed is printed) extremely rare photographic album issued in havana city in , at the beginning of the cuban revolutionary period, with 42 pages and the portraits of the 82 expeditionaries on board of the granma yacht that arrived to cuba from mexico in2 inches read moreare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiitem dimensions:approximately:6please click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour 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
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8mm revolution max rubberthe dunlop revolution table tennis bat incorporates the aeroskin edges which increase the speed and the hexagonal damper that improves playability0mm d50 high end sponge and the 1it is designed to provide advanced players with outstanding speed and spin ensured by the 2
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Oxfam shop ulverston documentary of hillsong united's world tour, part of the iheart revolution projectfrom sleeve: filmed over a period of two years, the iheart revolution: we're all in this together follows the worship band, hillsong united, as they travel across 6 continents, 42 nations and 93 cities in a cross-cultural journey of music, animation, interviews and live action documentary as they realise every story of hope, love, loss and sacrifice ultimately points to the one storypublished in australia, this disc is classified m, for mature audiences it can however be seen worldwide, as it has the region codes abc see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Pre-loved outdoor revolution oxygen speed ll inflatable awning for sale25m, the outdoor revolution oxygen speed 2 is a perfect awning for your next holiday25m awning piping beading: 4mm and 6mm beading dimensions: 400cm wide x 250cm deep (280cm at its furthest point) x 235cm - 250cm high weight: 14key features: packed in handy carry bag air frame inflatable tube with dynamic speed valve system air pump included reflective endurance storm strap system included roof pole: carbon fibre roof pole additional side poles pegs: steel pegs awning piping length: 3in very good condition5kg collection in person preferreduk delivery can be arranged at costthe front panel can be opened to create even more space, and the side doors are extra widethe included draught skirt keeps the awning comfortable, and fitting onto caravans, campervans, and motorhomes with an awning piping length of 3
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The new hozelock bioforce revolution filter kit consists of the bioforce revolution uvc filter and the aquaforce pump and is suitable for ponds up to litreskaldnes is scientifically proven and in widespread use in industrial water purification processes
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Combining the convenience of the bioforce revolution pressurised filter with a powerful and efficient aquaforce solids handling pump, the hozelock cyprio bioforce revolution filter kit is ideal for filtration, waterfalls or watercourses
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Sstc (due to be collected sunday) outdoor revolution compact airlite 340 awning which has had light use and is in good conditionthe carpet does have some marks as it’s been on the ground, it’s also not a soft carpet but a plastic type one which is how the outdoor revolution ones come read more
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The peacock green overtones of these pearls are carefully matched to create an elegant necklace with shimmering overtones of green and purpleare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithe pearls are gently graduated in size between 8 and 11mm diameter, have an excellent sharp lustre and a clean surfacepackaging: necklace jewellery box and an authenticity certificate to guarantee the source and qualitythe necklace is 87cm in length, with individual knots between each pearl to ensure that the necklace is safe and comfortable to wearthe exotic tahitian pearl is grown for around 2 years in the black-lipped pinctada maxima oysterplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storean elegant clasp in solid silver completes the lookinsured track and trace deliverycatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
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The peacock overtones of these pearls are carefully matched to create an elegant necklace with shimmering overtones of green and purpleare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithe pearls have on their surface some light natural growth characteristics, typical to baroque tatitian pearls, not disturbing the beautiful look due to the deep lustrea matching baroque clasp in solid silver completes the lookpackaging: necklace jewellery box and an authenticity certificate to guarantee the source and qualitythe necklace is 45cm in length, with individual knots between each pearl to ensure that the necklace is safe and comfortable to wearthe exotic tahitian pearl is grown for around 2 years in the black-lipped pinctada maxima oysterthe pearls graduate in size between 11 and 13please click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any store5mm diameter, creating a statement with this luxurious sizeinsured track and trace deliveryeach pearl is left to form naturally for up to 24 months, making these pearls unique and exclusivecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
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The peacock is positioned in a regal pose with it's head slightly turned, it's perched on a branch that is embellished with small flowers there is are some small chips on the flowers hence the pricethe colours are reflective of most peacocks with pearlescent green tail feathers and a dark blue bodybut is a stunning piece and when placed in a complimenting position is magnificenta very striking and elegant ornament
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Swing function: after opening the switch, the peacock's tail will swingpeculiar sensor module: when you clapping, hitting, shouting, tapping tables and chairs, coughing, peacocks will make a pleasant sound
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A compulsive diarist, he records and relates his colourful experiences of life with diego rivera, frida kahlo and trotsky in the midst of the mexican revolutionwhen he starts work in the household of mexican artists diego rivera and frida kahlo - where the bolshevik leader, lev trotsky, is also being harboured as a political exile - he inadvertently casts his lot with art, communism and revolutionborn in america and raised in mexico, harrison shepherd is a liability to his social-climbing flapper mother, salomeoxfam bookshop cheltenham from pulitzer prize nominee and award winning author of homeland, the poisonwood bible and flight behaviour, the lacuna is the heartbreaking story of a man torn between the warm heart of mexico and the cold embrace of s america in the shadow of senator mccarthysee oxfam website for delivery information read morea violent upheaval sends him back to america; but political winds continue to throw him between north and south, in a plot that turns many times on the unspeakable breach - the lacuna - between truth and public presumption
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The second section analyses the constraints imposed by muscle-powered military technology and by the organic economy on the tactical, operational, and strategic use of armed force, and the consequences of the spread of firearms in recorded history's first energy revolutionthe volume gives an innovative account of this potential - and why it was realized in the ancient world rather than the medieval west - together with a new analysis of the gunpowder revolution and the inability of rulers to meet the consequential costs within the confines of an organic economythe opening section considers the ensuing constraints on productivity, transportation, and the spatial organization of the economywrigley's concept of 'organic economies' and their reliance on the land for energy and raw materialsthis is followed by an analysis of the military and economic constraints on the political integration of space through the formation of geographically extensive political units, and the volume concludes with a section on the demographic and economic consequences of the investment of manpower and resources in warbut economic inefficiency also created a pool of under-utilized resources that could potentially be mobilized in pursuit of political poweroxfam bookshop wallingford the field and the forge offers a new approach to the pre-industrial past in europe and the mediterranean basin from the roman republic to the fall of napoleonexisting accounts of organic economies emphasize their restricted potential to support economic and political development, but this volume also considers why so much potential remained unrealizedsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreresource shortages prevented rulers from establishing a fiscal apparatus capable of appropriating such resources as were physically availableendemic mass poverty curtailed demand, limiting incentives for investment and innovation, and keeping output growth below what was technologically possiblebased on an original synthesis of 'structural' economic and demographic history with traditionally 'event driven' political and military history, it takes as its starting point e
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The outdoor revolution tech canopy 200 has all the features of a standard canopy but with the added benefit of side panels including windows to protect you from the elements without restricting your view & comes complete with 3 stability straps, making it one of the most substantial canopies it the market placewith the one pole quick erect system it also makes it one of the fastest and easiest to erectat 3mtrs wide and 240cm deep it can be positioned where needed along the straight roof section of the vehiclethe tech canopy 200 is designed to fit small to medium sized campervan and motorhomes from 180cm to 220cm high
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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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The french revolution of opened an era of seismic political upheaval, one in which many features of the modern world made their first significant appearancethe s was a fateful period for britain
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A beautiful edition of the history of the french revolution bound in half leather, the leather spine has 4 raised bands and gold letteringare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithe volumes are in good condition, with stains and wear due aging, as picturedplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storethe 6 books are composed as follows: pages the volumes were written by thiers and were printed by the parisian publisher furne et c incatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
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Made with the outdoor revolution double rip-stop 150hd fabric, sturdy steel legs, fibreglass roof poles, with internal uv block coating - this is the strongest and most durable canopy on the market! features: 150hd double rip-stop fabric - providing highly lightweight properties, with the strength to weight ratio of much heavier, denier fabrics steel legs - constructed from a quality, heavy-duty steel for optimum performance single fibreglass roof pole - for maximum stability & to tension the roof silver reflective coated inner roof fabric - for added protection against uv rays reflective guylines - high-visibility to reduce trip-hazard tps twin piping system (4mm x 6mm) - to attach to your caravan or motorhome includes pegs, valet & repair kit technical specifications: width: 260 or 390cm depth: 250cm height: 235cm-250cm weight: kg pack size: 75cm x 21cm x cm 390 width 2perfect for short weekend stayshas everything with it including instruction manualthis canopy design is perfect for additional shelter on the side of your caravan or motorhome (fixed using integral ‘twin piping’)5 metres deep to fit caravans or motorhomes with an awning rail height of cm 150hd double rip-stop fabric read more
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The outdoor revolution compactalite pro 325 is in very good condition and a great, easy to erect awningwith large windows you get a lot of natural daylightthe size means that it fits over the caravan door and can be positioned at the side of windows and ventsapprox specifications height 225cm weight kg pitch size 325cm x 235cm mm hh waterproofinghccc estimated pitching time - 20 minutes (based on two adults)suitable for vans up to cm tallthis valuable extra space is perfect for storage or extra living area
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Medal out of a golden lead of the french revolutionare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikilouis xvi, the best of kings, read moreplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour 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
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The head revolution squash string ensures an enhanced feel and a great spin potential and features a gauge of 1sports technologyexcellent feel and spin
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When shaken, jacques will surprise baby with a rattle soundbaby will want to touch, grip and grab the multi texture soft-touch velour body and crinkle feathersjacques' four brightly coloured feathers stimulate baby’s vision each with a different design
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Will surprise baby with a rattle soundbaby can also find a self-discovery mirror, helping baby to learn how to focusthe lamaze clip lets you hook jacques to strollers, carriers and changing bags to take her along for on-the-go fun
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There was, however, no single, united white army to fight the red army and the forces available to the whites represented a spectrum of political factions including monarchist military organisations and social-democratsthis fascinating text by mikhail khvostov examines the colourful uniforms and the equipment of the white armies of the russian civil war ()many of the cossack hosts also sided with the whites, seeing it as an opportunity to create their own independent states; others remained neutral or hostile to both sidessoon after the february revolution, and the abdication of tsar nicholas ii, the white cause began to emerge and oppose the bolsheviks
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Designed and built by the french entrepreneur gustave eiffel, this 324-meter-high wrought iron engineering masterpiece was used as the entrance to the universal exposition, held in paris to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the french revolutionare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikirecreate the eiffel tower, one of the world’s most famous and iconic monuments, with lego architecturelego architecture for real collectorsplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeperfect box with intact seals, never opened! lego misb - discontinuedcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
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Oxfam emporium manchester the eminent art historian lord clark is your guide through western european culture, from the fall of the roman empire to the industrial revolution and beyondthe lavish series was hailed as a masterpiece when it was first transmitted in and remains the benchmark for the numerous programmes it inspiredsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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In the end of time, the british theoretical physicist julian barbour describes the coming revolution in our understanding of the world: a quantum theory of the universe that brings together einstein's general theory of relativity, which denies the existence of a unique time, and quantum mechanics, which demands onefinally, in a lucid and eloquent epilogue, the author speculates on the philosophical implications of his theory: does free will exist? is time travel possible? how did the universe begin? where is heaven? does the denial of time make life meaningless? written with exceptional clarity and elegance, this profound and original work presents a dazzlingly powerful argument that all will be able to follow, but no-one with an interest in the workings of the universe will be able to ignorebarbour believes that only the most radical of ideas can resolve the conflict between these two theories: that there is, quite literally, no time at allunifying thinking that has never been brought together before in a book for the general reader, barbour reveals the true architecture of the universe and demonstrates how physics is coming up sharp against the extraordinary possibility that the sense of time passing emerges from a universe that is timelessthis is the first full-length account of the crisis in our understanding that has enveloped quantum cosmologythe heart of the book is the author's lucid description of how a world of stillness can appear to be teeming with motion: in this timeless world where all possible instants coexist, complex mathematical rules of quantum mechanics bind together a special selection of these instants in a coherent order that consciousness perceives as the flow of timesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop cheltenham time is an illusionalthough the laws of physics create a powerful impression that time is flowing, in fact there are only timeless 'nows'
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Christopher dillon analyses recruitment to the dachau ss and evaluates the contribution of ideology, training, social psychology and masculine ideals to the conduct and subsequent careers of concentration camp guardsgraduates of the dachau school would go on to play a central role in the wartime criminality of the third reich, particularly at auschwitzan international symbol of nazi depredation, dachau was the cradle of a new and terrible spirit of destructioncombining extensive new research into the pre-war history of dachau with theoretical insights from studies of perpetrator violence, this book offers the first systematic study of the 'dachau school'dachau and the ss makes an original contribution to scholarship on the pre-history of the holocaust and the institutional organisation of violencethroughout the pre-war era of nazi germany, dachau functioned as an academy of violence where concentration camp personnel were schooled in steely resolution and the techniques of terroroxfam books & music islington dachau and the ss studies the concentration camp guards at dachau, the first ss concentration camp and a national 'school' of violence for its concentration camp personnelit explores the backgrounds and socialization of thousands of often very young ss men in the camp and critiques the assumption that violence was an outcome of personal or ideological pathologiesset up in the first months of adolf hitler's rule, dachau was a bastion of the nazi 'revolution' and a key springboard for the ascent of heinrich himmler and the ss to control of the third reich's terror and policing apparatusthis copy has slight damage to the back dust jacket (see photograph) see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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