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The Decline and Rise of Democracy - A Global History from Antiquity to Today by David Stasavage
62.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: The\Princeton Economic History of the Western World Ser.
One of the most important books on political regimes written in a generation.--Steven Levitsky, New York Times-bestselling author of How Democracies DieA new understanding of how and why early democracy took hold, how modern democracy evolved, and what this teaches us about the future Historical account ...Show more
The Decline and Rise of Democracy - A Global History from Antiquity to Today by David Stasavage
49.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: The\Princeton Economic History of the Western World Ser.
One of the most important books on political regimes written in a generation.--Steven Levitsky, New York Times-bestselling author of How Democracies Die A new understanding of how and why early democracy took hold, how modern democracy evolved, and what this history teaches us about the future Historica ...Show more
The Dore Gallery - His 120 Greatest Illustrations by Gustave Doré; Carol Belanger Grafton (Editor)
47.99 AUD
Category: Art | Series: Dover Fine Art, History of Art Ser.
This superb compilation showcases the art of Gustave Dor , one of the nineteenth century's most prolific and successful book illustrators. Brimming with stunning images created to accompany the world's greatest literature, this volume compiles the very finest and most famous plates from Dor 's work.Scor ...Show more
The Emperor's Grace: Untold Stories of the Australians Enslaved in Japan during World War II by Mark Baker
34.95 AUD
Category: History | Series: Australian History Ser.
The Emperor's Grace is the story of the men of "C" Force – the first contingent of Australian, British and Dutch POWs shipped from Singapore to Japan in November 1942 – who worked in the Kawasaki Shipyard in Kobe before the American firebombing campaign razed the city, and then the infamous Fukuoka coal ...Show more
The Far Left in Australia Since 1945 by Evan Smith (Editor); Jon Piccini (Editor); Matthew Worley (Editor)
49.99 AUD
Category: Politics | Series: Routledge Studies in Radical History and Politics Ser.
The far left in Australia had significant effects on post-war politics, culture and society. The Communist Party of Australia (CPA) ended World War II with some 20,000 members, and despite the harsh and vitriolic Cold War climate of the 1950s, seeded or provided impetus for the re-emergence of other mov ...Show more
The Goat - A Natural History by Sue Weaver
39.99 AUD
Category: Animals | Series: A\Natural History Ser.
A richly illustrated introduction to the goat―from livestock to beloved petIt may come as no surprise that goats are highly intelligent. They are also curious, gentle, independent, social, and full of character. Among the first domesticated animals, goats are increasingly appreciated today as pets and ...Show more
The History of Middle-Earth (Boxed Set 2): the Lays of Beleriand, the Shaping of Middle-Earth & the Lost Road by Christopher Tolkien; J. R. R. Tolkien (Original Author)
175.00 AUD
Category: Fantasy Science Fiction Horror | Series: The\History of Middle-Earth Ser.
Second in a series of hardback boxed sets celebrating the literary achievement of Christopher Tolkien, featuring double-sided dustjackets. Includes THE LAYS OF BELERIAND, THE SHAPING OF MIDDLE-EARTH and THE LOST ROAD, which contain the early myths and legends that led to the writings of THE SILMARILLION ...Show more
The Little Book of Insects: A Kid's Guide to the Creepy and Crawly by Forrest Everett
24.99 AUD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Little Library of Natural History Ser.
Age range 8 to 12Discover the incredible world of insects in one compact book! The Little Book of Insects, part of My Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to dozens of earth's most fascinating creepy crawlies with details about their habitats, diets, lifespans, and more. Gorgeous vintage i ...Show more
The Origin of Empire Rome from the Republic to Hadrian (264 BC - AD 138) by David Potter
24.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: The\Profile History of the Ancient World Ser.
Capturing the pivotal moment when Rome transformed from a republic to a world empire, spanning over three hundred action-packed years. In 264 BC, a Roman army was poised to cross from southern Italy into Sicily. They couldn't know that this crossing would be Rome's first step on its journey from local ...Show more
The Origins of the Second World War by A.J.P. Taylor
22.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: Penguin History Ser.
One of the most popular and controversial historians of the twentieth century, who made his subject accessible to millions, A.J.P. Taylor caused a storm of outrage with this scandalous bestseller. Debunking what were accepted truths about the Second World War, he argued provocatively that Hitler did not ...Show more
The Panthay Rebellion - Islam, Ethnicity and the Dali Sultanate in Southwest China, 1856-1873 by David Atwill
49.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: Verso World History Ser.
A history of the Panthay Rebellion against the Chinese imperial court The Panthay Rebellion of 1856-1873 held the armies of the Qing dynasty at bay for nearly two decades. This account by David Atwill offers a remarkable panorama of the cosmopolitan frontier society from which the rebellion sprang. Th ...Show more
The Pig - A Natural History by Richard Lutwyche
39.99 AUD
Category: Animals | Series: A\Natural History Ser.
Beautifully designed and illustrated, this edition provides a snout-to-tail natural history of this important species, from the prehistoric "hell pig" to today's placid porker, covering the pig's evolution and domestication, anatomy and biology, behavior, role in human life and culture, and breeds.