The peoples century
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Oxfam books & music beaconsfield this book surveys the transformation of the british isles in the sixteenth centurywith the english bible and shakespeare, english had reached the maturity of a potential world language, while the british peoples stood poised on the edge of a global expansionin this book, a team of leading scholars consider these important transformations in the english monarchical polity, ranging widely to consider relations between the various parts of the isles throughout the sixteenth centuryby the early seventeenth century, the london-based english government had developed and extended its effective authority over the north and wales, ireland was subjugated and colonised, the english and scottish crowns uniteda little shelf wear to the cover but otherwise in very good conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreat the start of the period, england was an effectively governed monarchy, its government regal but also consensualthe book also includes a detailed chronology, maps, illustrations, and a guide to further reading to provide a full and dynamic picture of this significant era in british historythe established churches of the british isles had broken away from the roman catholic europe and were now national, royal, and protestantchapters focus on political history and ideas of the state; the change in religion; britain's overseas role; the economy and society; and the renaissance in cultural life in this periodyet its authority was not easily enforced beyond the more developed south-east and midlands and it was exercised indirectly in wales and ireland, while scotland was an independent monarchyin europe, england was a significant trading partner, but its language unknown
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All the major events of the twentieth century are reflected in the choice of poems within these pagesoxfam shop inverness this ground-breaking anthology presents in chronological order over 400 poems written in the twentieth centuryhouseman, for example, rubs shoulders with tby organizing the poems in chronological order, readers will see poets in a new lightconcise biographies for each poet complete the anthologyhere are poets rescued from oblivion, such as the suffragette who wrote a compelling poem about her mistreatment in holloway prison in or the medical offer who went into belsen with the british troops producing an eye-witness poem of lasting powerthis richly rewarding collection makes invaluable reading for poetry lovers all over the worldbook is in good conditionsome discolouration on edges from dust and storage wear otherwise sharp copyeliot, showing that traditional forms can hold their own against the modernist orthodoxy see oxfam website for delivery information read morethe authors, both published poets themselves, give an overview of each period of history, while notes to the poems place each one in its historical context and trace the century's poetic development
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Read about the inventions from the eventful century - the 20th centurythe 20th century inventions that changed the worlda little battered on the bottom corner
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The editors of medicine in the twentieth century have commissioned over forty authoritative essays, written by historical specialists but intended for general audiencesour prospects seem increasingly dependent on the progress of bio-medical sciences and genetic technologies which promise to reshape future generationssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam shop dumfries during the twentieth century, medicine has been radically transformed and powerfully transformativein , western medicine was important to philanthropy and public health, but it was marginal to the state, the industrial economy and the welfare of most individualssome concentrate on the political economy of medicine and health as it changed from period to period and varied between countries, others focus on understandings of the body, and a third set of essays explores transformations in some of the theatres of medicine and the changing experiences of different categories of practitioners and patientsit is now central to these aspects of life
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The editors of medicine in the twentieth century have commissioned over forty authoritative essays, written by historical specialists but intended for general audiencesour prospects seem increasingly dependent on the progress of bio-medical sciences and genetic technologies which promise to reshape future generationssee oxfam website for delivery information read morein , western medicine was important to philanthropy and public health, but it was marginal to the state, the industrial economy and the welfare of most individualsoxfam books & music kentish town during the twentieth century, medicine has been radically transformed and powerfully transformativesome concentrate on the political economy of medicine and health as it changed from period to period and varied between countries, others focus on understandings of the body, and a third set of essays explores transformations in some of the theatres of medicine and the changing experiences of different categories of practitioners and patientsit is now central to these aspects of life
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Original manuscript - 16th century - on paperthis is an original leaf from the 16th centurycatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitethis is a masterpiece in any serious collectioncondition: although more than 500 years old, the manuscript is still in good condition; the paper is slightly browned and has some spotsall text on this leaf is handwrittenthe text is written with black ink, the initials and some (dutch) words are indicated with red inkour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeelements that determine the value: its rarity, quality, age and attractivenessthis 16th-century manuscript leaf is from a latin music book that was written in the netherlandsare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki
41 €
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The title is the 20th century fox years volnew - alice faye - the 20th century fox years vol - cd2 cdfor this specific sale the cds sleeve condition refers only to the inner paper insert sleeve, and does not refer to the outer digipak, jewel case or cardboard outer casing
15 €
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Title: italian art in the 20th century (art & design)title: italian art in the 20th century (art & design)condition: goodproduct category: booksbinding: hardcoverlist price (msrp)
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Title: mind power into the 21st centurycondition: goodbinding: paperbackproduct category: booksauthors: kehoe, johnlist price (msrp): 9
7 €
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Stemware of the 20th century, the top 200 patterns by: harry lbook title: stemware of the 20th century, the top 200 patternsauthor: harry lyou won't receive heavily thumbed shelf copies from us!
24 €
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Oxfam bookshop raeburn place this thoroughly updated edition of global security in the twenty-first century offers a balanced introduction to contemporary security dilemmas in the worldthis edition goes even farther to incorporate traditional thinking about national security in the context of human rights, democracy, population, health, environment, energy, and especially educationkay focuses especially on the implications of the election of barack obama and the changing role of the united states in global securitysee oxfam website for delivery information read more he builds on the first edition's emphasis on the role of trade and technology, the militarization of space, the privatization of security, the use of sanctions, ethnic conflict, and transnational crime sean kay assesses the impact of the global economic crisis on international security and considers how the range of thinking about power and peace has evolved in relation to major flashpoints including in the middle east, asia, and eurasia writing in an engaging style, kay integrates traditional and emerging challenges in one easily accessible study that gives readers the tools they need to develop a thoughtful and nuanced understanding of global security
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19 €
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The vast array of uniforms and dress worn by soldiers serving in india during this period is examined in detail, and extensive information is also provided on regimental coloursoxfam bookshop ilkley of all the military campaigns fought by the british during the 19th century, no area saw more conflict than the subcontinent of indiadozens of encounters, both great and small, involved many of its races as either friends or foes of britain - indeed, it was not unusual for an area to furnish both ally and enemy at the same time! this volume covers the british, indian and anglo-indian troops who fought for the honourable east india company and britain over the varied landscape of what is present day afghanistan, india, pakistan and bangladesh, between the years andsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The motoring centuryit's in mint conditionthis is in the box and has never been openedwould make the perfect gift for an enthusiastthe story of the royal automobile club
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95 or free collection read moredate of publicationcovers with minor rubbing and corners very slightly bumpededition: first edition description: condition: in very good condition without dust wrapper as issuedthe picture printer of the nineteenth century: george baxter (hardcover) stock photo, not the actual bookyou can cut the plates out and sell individuallyplates in good condition with good colourasin: beu38o plates in good condition with good colourbeing printed on hand made paper the edges are in original condition ie not been trimmedpublisher: sampson lowbinding: hardcover
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Oxfam bookshop hexham this book is an attempt to clarify what socialism means at the beginning of the 21st centurythe book addresses the question as to what the contemporary challenges to socialism are, and how they might be answeredin as new conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreself-published and signed with a dedication by the author on the title pages
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2 oil lamps with original suspension hooks from the 18th centurycatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteheights including suspension hook 24 and 30 cmboth are in good, used conditionour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithe small one is of bronze and the big one is from brass
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The title is the electric century: how the taming of lightning shaped the modern worldthe sleeve condition is newthe item format is a book paperbackfor example: idz
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Oxfam bookshop victoria road helenas household: a tale of rome in the first century by professer james de mille condition: used, fairthe condition of the book is used and fair, with signs of wear on the spine and cover (as pictured)see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Coupled with the most newsworthy stories of the period and other relevant backdrop information, the book attempts an understanding of life in donegal during the 20th centuryoxfam bookshop wallingford donegal is a county which is steeped in historyeach locality has its own rich plethora of lore, tales anecdotes and historical datasee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe book is an attempt to present a sampling of these stories
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Dutch school of the 18th century the attack of a dutch boat by an english boat drawing, gouache on paper no signature drawing: 18 x 24 cm old oak frame: 32 x 39 cm good condition read morecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableplease 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 storeare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki
358 €
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London's lost theatres of the nineteenth century by erroll shersonsee oxfam website for delivery information read morepublished john lane pphardback, red cloth boardsfeaturing numerous black-and-white plates detailing the stadiums, performers, and streets of london during this time period (all checked and accounted for), this volume revisits the olympic theatre, the princess's theatre, the old strand theatre, toole's theatre, the bower saloon amongst many othersbook condition: very good - clean covers, tightly boundnotes on the plays and players follow the likes of ellen terry, edward blanchard, and henry irvinglight foxing to fore-edges and preliminaries, otherwise clean throughout
(England)
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Vtg buck rogers the 25th century tsr rpg role playing game not punched 99% completeall of the contents are in great conditionbox does have damagethe only thing missing is the dice
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The ford century: ford motor company and the innovations that shaped the world by russ banham () - hardcover **mint condition**
17 €
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The title is songs from the last centuryfor this specific sale the cds sleeve condition refers only to the inner paper insert sleeve, and does not refer to the outer digipak, jewel case or cardboard outer casing
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Padlock, turned forged iron latch from the 18th centurydimensions: 35 x 17 cmthe key opens the lock perfectly but it isn't original
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Complete set of the history of the twentieth century by martin gilbert in three volumesunwanted gift, and still as newbuyer collects as too heavy to post
8 €
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Oxfam bookshop west bridgford great pianists of the 20th century, performed by zoltan kocsis showcasing the works of bartok, debussy, dohnanyi, grieg, liszt and rachmaninoffdouble disc case in 'as new' condition, and is still sealed disc 1: 24 tracks disc 2: 22 tracks see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Pair of cuir de cordoue (cordwains) of the 18th centurycolours: turquoise blue and goldencatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiterecently framedcuir de cordoue used as wall coverings with ornamental motifs of renaissance and baroque styledimensions: 72 x 63 eachour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithey have some flaw and restored
431 €
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As far as is known this is the complete 1st edition of purnell's history of the 20th century in six bound volumes with one scrap bookall in good condition
20 €
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Internally cleanreprint of the originaloxfam bookshop stratford upon avon church builders of the nineteenth century, by basil f l clarke  david & charles reprintsin overall very good used condition with only slight signs of age and handlingdust jacket condition: goodbinding tight and appears little read; owners bookplate to ffephardback; 8vo, xx+296pptext and illustrations bright and clear throughout see oxfam website for delivery information read morecondition: very gooda reprint with new preface, corrections and annotations by the author
9 €