The society for military history distinguished book award
List the society for military history distinguished book award
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Oxfam bookshop shaftesbury winner of the society for military history distinguished book award the horrific series of conflicts known as the thirty years war () tore the heart out of europe, killing perhaps a quarter of all germans and laying waste to whole areas of central europe to such a degree that many towns and regions never recovered book condition very good, covers and spine unmarked and all pages crisp and cleanpeter wilson's book is a major work, the first new history of the war in a generation, and a fascinating, brilliantly written attempt to explain a compelling series of eventsthe war was both a religious and a political one and it was this tangle of motives that made it impossible to stopthe principal actors in the drama (wallenstein, ferdinand ii, gustavus adolphus, richelieu) are all here, but so is the experience of the ordinary soldiers and civilians, desperately trying to stay alive under impossible circumstancesat its end a recognizably modern europe had been created but at a terrible pricewhether motivated by idealism or cynicism, everyone drawn into the conflict was destroyed by itwilson's great strength is in allowing the reader to understand the tragedy of mixed motives that allowed rulers to gamble their countries' future with such horrifying resultssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreall the major european powers apart from russia were heavily involved and, while each country started out with rational war aims, the fighting rapidly spiralled out of control, with great battles giving way to marauding bands of starving soldiers spreading plague and murder
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The falklands war military history conflicts in history 20th century wars read more
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The royal society for the encouragement of arts, manufactures, and commerceroyal mail mint stampsthe buyer is to collect
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Oxfam bookshop aberystwyth set of 3 vinyls from the society for international folk dancing, each accompanied by a number of sheets detailing folk dances and songssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Price is £1 for each bookthis is a military history book which deals with the inside story of the world's most feared soldiersthis book deals with the history of the austrian empire and austria-hungaryboth books are in fair condition2 paperback books: - the habsburg monarchy by ajp taylor published by penguinthe gurkhas by john parker published by headline
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The myth of the great war: a new military history of world war i by john mosiertitle: the myth of the great war: a new military history of world war i format: paperback / softback type: book publisher: profile books uk release date: language: english
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Oxfam bookshop birmingham this book provides a concise and accessible introduction to modern military historythe collection is a clear and up to date survey of the significant debates, interpretations and historiographical shifts for a series of key themes in military historyin very good condition with some light bumps to cornerseach chapter is supported by notes and a brief bibliography outlining further readingsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Published by the society for promoting christian knowledgejosiah wood whymper () was an english wood-engraver, book illustrator and watercolourista 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 publicationpublished 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 strengthclay, son and taylor printerspostage via registered post £ - sent flatplates illustrative of natural history, with a short description annexed to each plate
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A detailed military history of the english civil waroxfam bookshop truro hardback book with red boards in a very good conditionillustrated dust jacket in a very good condition, minor shelf markingit contains coherent and free floating histories of all the key campaigns and battles from edgehill to worcester during the periodsee oxfam website for delivery information read morepages very goodblack and white photographs and maps
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Women’s history and oral historyhuddersfield local history society journal winter nothe journal of the oral history societyoxfam shop colne road saddleworth historical society bulletins: winter volall others vg1 - 2 autumn volall large paper 4to stapled typescript copiesmajor ivan hirst of saddleworth and his family geoffrey woodhead mbefirst three water marked at base2 spring-summer vol£ see oxfam website for delivery information read moresaddleworth museumold west riding a collection of original articles jennifer stead
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A truly interdisciplinary work, the history of humanity sheds new light on many hitherto unknown features of our common pastthis major undertaking required an international commission and the co-operation of some 450 distinguished specialists, in a great number of disciplines, from all over the worldthe new edition, now called history of humanity, is a radical new work providing an account of cultural and scientific achievements in the light of new facts and methods of historiographical investigationforty internationally renowned specialists from various countries provide a broad introduction to the study of the eve of civilizationafter almost fifteen years of intensive work, unesco presents an entirely revised and updated edition of this major work in seven volumesparticular attention is given to archeological aspectssee oxfam website for delivery information read morestarting from the origins of humankind to the first societies years ago, the events, chronologically charted, present a comprehensive picture of how civilization emerged and developed over this period
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Mixture of books selection of titles, 250 + books mainly,literature, sport, military history, music
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Superb gcse history revision book - time to prepare for the mocks and the real thing next summer! just what every aspiring history gcse student needsas new condition oxford university press complete 20th century history revision guide for cambridge igcse by ray enniontracked and insured p&p = £3happy to take paypal and non-online payment methods, buy covers fees if using the formercovers the full curriculum at just the right level of detail to help you get the mark you deserve! sixth editionsee my other adverts for lots more cheap gcse and igse course books and revision aidsstandard postage is likely to be cheaper - happy to look into this; please ask
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In doing so, he shows how the duelling tradition was something unique to europe and its colonies, and, in its contribution to the development of the officer corps, played a key part in shaping european military powerin the duel in european history, renowned historian victor kiernan writes with his characteristic wit and insight of duelling's evolution from its medieval origins - when it was regarded as a badge of rank - to the early twentieth century, by which time it was seen as an irrational anachronismdrawing on a vast range of historical and cultural sources, this is the definitive account of a violent ritual that continues to fascinate even todaymoreover, the romance and drama of the duel has made it an enduring fixture in films, literature, and the theatresee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam shop clitheroe for centuries, duelling played an integral role in the preservation of the aristocratic order in europe, defying attempts by both church and state to ban the practice
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The encyclopedia of military aircraft by robert jackson a nice clean,tidy copy of an interesting book for any aircraft enthusiastcovers over 650 entries on all types of military planes over a wide periodcontact for any more infocan e-mail further pictures and arrange post at cost if required
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This book answers numerous questions, including who lefebvre was, what the society is, and what catholics are to think of vatican iioxfam bookshop preston in , the society of saint pius x was founded by archbishop marcel lefebvre to preserve and propagate the traditional catholic priesthood and traditional catholic latin mass, and given approval by romesee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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This book is carried on from divine igilt edges to all 3 sides of each bookpublished by william mackenzie ca very rare gilded & embossed illustrated hardcover book*buyer please pay within 3 days* read moredivine i: mammaliaplease view the photos for further details! shipped tracked and insuredare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawiki112 pages with full page coloured 17 platesspines are firm and intactcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablevolumes 1 and 2divine ii: mammaliaour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storesome rubbing to the cornersdivine 1 is slightly split along the front gutter as shown in the last photoplates of which are colouredi have taken a photo of all the platesplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitejohn richardson, william dallas, spencer cobbold et al - the museum of natural history: being a popular account of the structure, habits, and classification of the various departments of the animal kingdom: quadrupeds, birds, reptiles, fishes, shells, and insects, including the insects destructive to agriculture - glasgow: william mackenzie ca
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The award was presented to umd in los angelesthis is the walt disney records riaa certified award for that albumthe award is in excellent condition and has some wear on the framethis is a large and heavy award size is 82x60cm item will be shipped in a special box with extra protectionthe pictures provide a good impression of its condition and show all the detailsshipping is by registrated mailare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availabledisney's cheetah girls succesful second album from "cheetah girls2", which reached the platinum status in the usa for selling more than albumsour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storefeel free to ask any questions, i ship worlwide! read moreplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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Contains courses for aqa gcse history, amazing condition! gcse history revision bookposted by jade in books, comics & magazines, books in dunstable
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Good reference book for stamp collectorsholland - british postmarks a short history & guide book in good condition for it's ageavailable 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 paypal**proceeds of sale being donated to cats protection league
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Is he a saint or just naive, an idealist or, as many in general yepanchin's society feel, an idiot?" described my joseph frank as  "the most personal of all dostoevsky's major works, the book in which he embodies his most intimate, cherished, and sacred convictionsthe idiot by fyodor dostoyevsky audio book mp 3 cd 4 hours *superb narration* "prince lef nikolayevitch muishkin is one of the great characters in russian literaturesee oxfam website for delivery information read more" this is a must have for lovers of philosophical novels*this item is brand new and sealed
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military large illustrated book brandnew bargain make an ideal gift read more
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history of the raf - a large hardback book by chaz bowyer with 224 pages in very good condition
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I have for sale a hardback version of this the lives of the kings and queens of england book the outer cover is a little tatty on some of the edges but inside is like new the book covers almost years of england’s history told through the lives and deeds of her sovereigns published in can be posted if required please enquire about the cost read more
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Oxfam shop colne road the dictionary of 20th century british book illustrators alan horne antique collectors society woodbridgevg++ £ see oxfam website for delivery information read moreunclipped wrappercontaining potted biographies of over british illustratorsmore than 300 b/w and 160 full colour illustrations
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history study book for children at key stage 3 - "renaisance, revolution and reformation " read more
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I am offering to the market this the sensational spiderman hornet marvel comic book for salespecial features: * spiderman hornet * original sealed packaging * marvel go on, add a little piece of history to your home
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I am offering to the market this the new avengers hard back comic book premiere edition 1 for salespecial features: * the avengers * vol 1 * hardback * marvel go on, add a little piece of history to your home
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Emphasizing the importance of cultural theory for film history, this book guides readers on a series of
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Oxfam bookshop tunbridge wells the structure of big historythis thought-provoking study presents a single straightforward structure which unites the latest scientific views on the history of the universe, the solar system, the planet, life and humankindthe focus on the formation, differentiation and transformation of configurations, regimes, and on the ever-changing reactions and interactions between them produces a simple, dynamic and reality-congruent structure with which to view the whole of historya few traces of erased pencil markings to first pagefrom the big bang until todayit contributes to a better understanding of some long-standing academic controversies such as the root causes behind the origins of humankind, the rise of agriculture and the emergence of early statessee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe social and natural sciences have more in common than most of us may suspectvery good condition
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