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The Struggle For Mastery In Europe, 1848-1918

by A. J. P. Taylor e A. J. P. Taylor

54,06€

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 A. J. P. Taylor examines the relations of the Great Powers, when Europe was still the centre of the world. Written in characteristically vigorous prose, this is a challenging and original diplomatic history, that also considers the political and economic forces which made continental war inevitable.
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Austria 1867-1955

by John W. Boyer

34,44€ + 10% CARD

 Austria 1867-1955 connects the political history of German-speaking provinces of the Habsburg Empire before 1914 (Vienna and the Alpine Lands) with the history of the Austrian Republic that emerged in 1918, presenting the case of modern Austria as a fascinating example of democratic nation-building.
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Austria 1867-1955

by John W. Boyer

34,44€ + 10% CARD

 Austria 1867-1955 connects the political history of German-speaking provinces of the Habsburg Empire before 1914 (Vienna and the Alpine Lands) with the history of the Austrian Republic that emerged in 1918, presenting the case of modern Austria as a fascinating example of democratic nation-building.
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Austria 1867-1955

59,47€ + 10% CARD

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 Austria 1867-1955 connects the political history of German-speaking provinces of the Habsburg Empire before 1914 (Vienna and the Alpine Lands) with the history of the Austrian Republic that emerged in 1918, presenting the case of modern Austria as a fascinating example of democratic nation-building.
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The Triumph Of The Dark - European International History 1933-1939

by Zara (Emeritus Fellow, New Hall, University Of Cambridge, And Fellow Of The British Academy) Steiner

31,08€ + 10% CARD

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 In this magisterial narrative, Zara Steiner traces the twisted road to war that began with Hitler's assumption of power in Germany. Covering a wide geographical canvas, from America to the Far East, Steiner provides an indispensable reassessment of the most disputed events of these tumultuous years.
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Shock Of America - Europe And The Challenge Of The Century

by David Ellwood

29,14€ + 10% CARD

 An ambitious, original book describing a century of Europe coping with America: its inventions, personalities, films, armies, business, and politics. These decades reveal how much emotional energy Europeans invested in finding their own ways to reconcile tradition and modernity under the pressure of the ever-evolving American challenge.
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Shock Of America - Europe And The Challenge Of The Century

by David Ellwood

29,14€ + 10% CARD

 An ambitious, original book describing a century of Europe coping with America: its inventions, personalities, films, armies, business, and politics. These decades reveal how much emotional energy Europeans invested in finding their own ways to reconcile tradition and modernity under the pressure of the ever-evolving American challenge.
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Triumph Of The Dark - European International History 1933-1939

by Zara Steiner

17,21€ + 10% CARD

 In this magisterial narrative, Zara Steiner traces the twisted road to war that began with Hitler's assumption of power in Germany. Covering a wide geographical canvas, from America to the Far East, Steiner provides an indispensable reassessment of the most disputed events of these tumultuous years.
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German History 1770-1866

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 Aimed at scholars and students interested in the 18th- and 19th-century German states and reunification, this is a detailed study of German history between the mid-18th century and the formation of the Bismarckian Reich.
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Spain, 1808-1975

by Raymond (Former Warden, Former Warden, St Antony'S College, Oxford) Carr

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 A history of Spain between the years 1808 and 1975.
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A History Of French Passions: Volume 1: Ambition, Love, And Politics

by Theodore (Fellow, Fellow, St Antony'S College, Oxford) Zeldin

148,71€ + 10% CARD

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 This is a history of the French, which tries to explain their idiosyncrasies, enthusiasms and prejudices. This first part scrutinizes the way of thinking and of talking adopted by the French, their sense of national identity, and their ambivalent feelings about foreigners.
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The Russian Empire, 1801-1917

by Hugh Seton-Watson

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 A survey of the social and political history of the Russian Empire from the reign of Alexander I to the abdication of Nicholas II. The author draws on Russian documentary material and the work of Soviet and foreign scholars.
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Ireland - The Politics Of Enmity 1789-2006

by Paul (Professor Of Irish Politics, Queen'S University, Belfast) Bew

71,65€ + 10% CARD

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 Paul Bew sheds new light on the changing ideological passions of the modern Irish question. Examining the influence and legacies of many key figures, from Tone to Parnell to Haughey and from Peel to Churchill to Blair, he takes the reader all the way from the society of the United Irishman to the crisis of the Good Friday Agreement.
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The Lights That Failed - European International History 1919-1933

by Zara (Emeritus Fellow, New Hall, University Of Cambridge.) Steiner

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 Challenging the common assumption that the Treaty of Versailles led to the opening of a second European war, this book provides an analysis of the attempts to reconstruct Europe during the 1920s. It examines the efforts that failed but also those which gave hope for future promise that are usually underestimated, if not ignored.
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Germany 1866-1945

by Gordon A. (Professor Of History, Professor Of History, Stanford University) Craig

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 The history of the rise and fall of united Germany, which lasted only 75 years from its establishment by Bismark in 1870. The author not only analyzes the political structures and foreign, social and economic policies of successive governments, but also examines the individuals who dominated.
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The Sovereign And The Pirate - Ordering Maritime Subjects In Indias Western Littoral

by Lakshmi Subramanian

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 The book focuses on the phenomenon of predation during the closing decades of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century in Indias western littoral. It attempts a material history of piracy, locating its antecedents, its social context and its ramifications at a crucial time of political transition. It considers the possibility of studying piracy through the lens of law and resistance.
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Intimate Class Acts - Friendship And Desire In Indian And Pakistani Womens Fiction

by Mryam Mirza

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 In this scholarly work, Maryam Mirza examines ten novels in English by women writers from the Indian subcontinent. She explores the role of power and desire, and of emotional and physical intimacy in cross-class relations. Striking similarities in how gendered and classed identities are lived in India and Pakistan are revealed in this book.
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The Shock Of America - Europe And The Challenge Of The Century

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 An ambitious, original book describing a century of Europe coping with America: its inventions, personalities, films, armies, business, and politics. These decades reveal how much emotional energy Europeans invested in finding their own ways to reconcile tradition and modernity under the pressure of the ever-evolving American challenge.
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Poised For Partnership - Deepening India-Japan Relations In The Asian Century

37,33€

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 This pioneering volume brings together a cross-generational group of top scholars and analysts from both India and Japan to study key areas of bilateral cooperationin economics, energy and climate change, security, and global governanceand offer concrete policies both countries can undertake to impart vitality and longevity to their partnership. Specific issues covered include trade, investment, energy security, renewable energy, maritime security, peacekeeping,multilateral institutional reform, nuclear non-proliferation, and the rise of China.
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Emerging Indian Multinationals - Strategic Players In A Multipolar World

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 Based on comparative data and interviews with over 90 senior managerial personnel from Indian multinationals, this book provides a comprehensive picture of the emerging multinational firms from India in terms of their internationalization process, competitive advantages, approach to global markets, and future outlook.
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South Asian Activists In The Global Justice Movement

by Eva-Maria Hardtmann

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 This book is about trans-national activism in South Asia and Japan which provides a new perspective on traditions of protest, ethics, organizational forms and visions among activists in the Global Justice Movement. This book clarifies how the World Bank, the UN, rock stars, and historical protests in the 20th century, among activists in South Asia and Japan are intricately linked together.
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Living Longer, Living Better - Lifestyle, Exercise, Diet And Yoga For Heart And Mind

by Lionel H. Opie

15,44€

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 It is written for all those who strive for optimal long-term health and the maximal functioning of their hearts and minds. Opie stresses on the basic health benefits of living longer and living better to four specific beneficial life style patterns: non-smoking, exercise, diet, and control of body weight. He then considers the hard science behind personal practices such as meditation, prayer and yoga.
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Linguistic Diversity And Social Justice - An Introduction To Applied Sociolinguistics

by Ingrid (Professor Of Linguistics, Professor Of Linguistics, Macquarie University) Piller

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 This book explores how linguistic diversity mediates social justice in liberal democracies undergoing rapid change due to migration and globalization. Focusing on the linguistic dimensions of economic inequality, cultural domination and imparity of participation, Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice is a call to write language into the social justice agenda.
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Victims' Stories And The Advancement Of Human Rights

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 Victim's Stories and the Advancement of Human Rights addresses questions suggested by the worldwide persistence of human rights abuse and the prevalence of appeals to victims' stories in human rights campaigns, truth commissions, and international criminal tribunals.
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