A History of Malawi: 1859-1966 (McCracken John)(Paperback)

A History of Malawi: 1859-1966 (McCracken John)(Paperback)

This is the first comprehensive history of Malawi during the colonial period. Using a wide range of primary and secondary sources, John McCracken places this history within the context of the pre-colonial past. Central themes are the shaping of the colonial economy, the influence of Christianity,

Kaiser Wilhelm II: A Concise Life (Rhl John C. G.)(Paperback)

Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) is one of the most fascinating figures in European history, ruling Imperial Germany from his accession in 1888 to his enforced abdication in 1918 at the end of the First World War. In one slim volume, John R hl offers readers a concise and accessible survey of his

The Natural History of Edward Lear, New Edition (Peck Robert McCracken)(Paperback)

A beautifully illustrated exploration of Edward Lear's little-known career as a natural-history artist--now in a new expanded paperback edition Edward Lear (1812-1888) is best known today for his witty limericks and endearing nonsense verse. But the celebrated author of 'The Owl and the Pussy-Cat'

Vietnam Ironclads: A Pictorial History of U.S. Navy River Assault Craft, 1966-1970 (Carrico John M.)(Paperback)

Vietnam Ironclads presents a fascinating look at the specially designed armored gunboats used during the Vietnam War. This volume combines years of meticulous research with many never-before-seen photographs taken by Navy Combat Veterans, and from official government archives. Each type of riverine

Shortest History of Europe (Hirst John)(Paperback / softback)

A History of Florence, 1200 - 1575 (Najemy John M.)(Paperback)

In this history of Florence, distinguished historian John Najemy discusses all the major developments in Florentine history from 1200 to 1575. Captures Florence's transformation from a medieval commune into an aristocratic republic, territorial state, and monarchy Weaves together intellectual,

A Concise History of Hong Kong (Carroll John M.)(Paperback)

John M. Carroll's engrossing and accessible narrative explores the remarkable history of Hong Kong from the early 1800s through the post-1997 handover, when this former colony became a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The book explores Hong Kong as a place with a

Unlocked: An Oral History of Haden's Syndrome (Scalzi John)(Paperback)

Discover the history of Haden's Syndrome, the virus that created the world of John Scalzi's inventive near-future thrillers Lock In and Head On, in the prequel novella Unlocked.Not long from now, a virus will sweep the globe. Most will suffer no worse than flu-like symptoms, but an unlucky one

Illustrated History of Cardiff Docks (Hutton John)(Paperback / softback)

Short History of Lyme Regis (Fowles John)(Paperback / softback)

Illustrated History of Cardiff Docks (Hutton John)(Paperback / softback)

Illustrated History of Cardiff Docks (Hutton John)(Paperback / softback)

Naming of the Shrew - A Curious History of Latin Names (Wright John)(Paperback / softback)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre (Brown John Russell)(Paperback)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre, an authoritative and lavishly illustrated new history, celebrates the stage's greatest achievements over 4,500 years, from festival performances in ancient Egypt to international, multicultural drama in the late twentieth century, and from Sophocles and

In Search of History: 1066-1485 (Aylett John F.)(Paperback / softback)

Malawi (Briggs Philip)(Paperback)

This new eighth edition of Bradt's Malawi remains the only standalone practical guidebook to this magical East African destination, long known as the 'warm heart of Africa' (and the first country outside Denmark to have a Carlsberg brewery). Malawi is a small country with a big lake - accounting

Northanhymbre Saga - History of the Anglo-Saxon Kings of Northumbria (Marsden John)(Paperback / softback)

The Theory of Monopoly Capitalism (Foster John Bellamy)(Paperback)

In 1966, Paul Baran and Paul Sweezy published Monopoly Capital, a monumental work of economic theory and social criticismthat sought to reveal the basic nature of the capitalism of theirtime. Their theory, and its continuing elaboration by Sweezy, HarryMagdoff, and others in Monthly Review

A History of African-American Leadership (White John)(Paperback)

The story of black emancipation is one of the most dramatic themes of American history, covering racism, murder, poverty and extreme heroism. Figures such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King are the demigods of the freedom movements, both film and household figures. This major text explores the

China - A History (Keay John)(Paperback / softback)

Three thousand years of Chinese history in an accessible and authoritative single

Illustrated History of Thailand (2nd edition) (Hoskin John)(Paperback / softback)

This fully illustrated history is divided geographically according to the sequence of succeeding Thai kingdoms. Each section follows a historical chronology, covering accounts of major events during each reign, with an assessment of the character of individual kings and their particular

A Little History of Literature (Sutherland John)(Paperback)

A much-loved author brings the world of literature alive for all ages This 'little history' takes on a very big subject: the glorious span of literature from Greek myth to graphic novels, from The Epic of Gilgamesh to Harry Potter. John Sutherland is perfectly suited to the task. He has

Bible Basics for Catholics: A New Picture of Salvation History (Bergsma John Sietze)(Paperback)

Blood Never Dried - A People's History of the British Empire (Newsinger John)(Paperback / softback)