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Biography: historical, political & military

Paperback. Bestselling royal historian David Starkey's captivating biography is a radical re-evaluation of Henry VIII, the British monarchy's most enduring icon. Num Pages: 400 pages, 60 col plates (24pp). BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JB; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Condition
New
SKU
9780007247721
ISBN
9780007247721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.54

paperback. Published to accompany a Channel 4 series, Starkey turns the paradox into a person. This new approach to the enigma of Elizabeth's character presents a retelling of her reign, her love for Robert Dudley, the tragi-comedy of her suitors, her epic struggles with Mary and Philip II and the final debacle of her relationship with Robert Devereux. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGH; BGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Vintage
Edition
1st Paperback Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099286578
ISBN
9780099286578
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.04

Paperback. Brings together seminal articles on Oliver Cromwell and the Interregnum. * Illuminates the personality of Cromwell and his achievements. * Includes treatments of Ireland and Scotland alongside discussion of England. * Editorial material introduces students to the historiographical issues. . Editor(s): Smith, David Lee. Series: Blackwell Essential Readings in History. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JD; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 16. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631227250
ISBN
9780631227250
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.57

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415319362
ISBN
9780415319362
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.63

Hardcover. The memories of David Shachar are a journey through the tunnel of time: from wanderings in Poland to the life of a refugee in World War II, and on to a soldier's life fighting the Nazis. After the war, while studying radio electronics in Paris, David cut his studies short and came to Israel to fight in the War of Independence. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white halftones, colour illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: BGHA; HBJD; HBLW; HBTZ1; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 246 x 24. Weight in Grams: 580.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Gefen Publishing House Israel
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9789652295460
ISBN
9789652295460
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 23.70

Hardback. Philip Whalen was an American poet, Zen Buddhist, and key figure in the literary and artistic scene that unfolded in San Francisco in the 1950s and '60s. When the Beat writers came West, Whalen became a revered, much-loved member of the group. This book deals with his life and work. Num Pages: 352 pages, 20 black and white. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; BGH; DSBH; DSC; HREZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 237 x 29. Weight in Grams: 652.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of California Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520247468
ISBN
9780520247468
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.92

Hardback. * An insightful new political biography of one of the most influential figures in contemporary French and European politics. * Explores the development of Mitterrand's career against the backdrop of post-war French politics and society. Series: Political Profiles S. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3JJP; BGH; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745631042
ISBN
9780745631042
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.21

Paperback. A gripping account of the Second World War, from the perspective of a young tank commander. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; BGHA; HBWQ; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474603287
ISBN
9781474603287
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Hardcover. Dr. Avraham Albert Ticho was a Viennese-trained ophthalmologist who immigrated to Ottoman-ruled Jerusalem in 1912. There he married his cousin, the artist Anna Ticho, and together they made their mark on the history of the Land of Israel. In Days of Ticho, the Tichos' story is told in all its fascinating detail. Num Pages: 512 pages, index, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 3JJ; BGH; BK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 184 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1132.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Gefen Publishing House
Condition
New
SKU
V9789652296658
ISBN
9789652296658
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 35.44

Paperback. The story of the English girl who turned into Hitler's most unlikely intimate friend Num Pages: 160 pages, 32 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DFG; 3JJH; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 128 x 10. Weight in Grams: 162. The Story of Unity Mitford. 160 pages, 32 illustrations. The story of the English girl who turned into Hitler's most unlikely intimate friend. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DFG; 3JJH; BGH. Dimension: 200 x 128 x 10. Weight: 162.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445608457
ISBN
9781445608457
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.43

Paperback. Admiral Sir Reginald 'Blinker' Hall, the Director of Naval Intelligence (DNI) for most of the First World War - described as 'a genius in his own sphere and brilliantly successful' - was one of the outstanding if largely unrecognized naval leaders of the conflict. This title examines this man and his legacy. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 26. Weight in Grams: 526.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752453989
ISBN
9780752453989
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.87

Paperback. Sir James the Good, one of the finest soldiers Scotland ever produced, is sometimes better known by the name given to him by the English - the 'Black Douglas'. He terrified the northern shires of England throughout the reign of King Robert the Bruce and the Wars of Independence. This book tells the history of one of Scotland's greatest warriors. Num Pages: 272 pages, 16pp colour section. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 346.
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906307349
ISBN
9781906307349
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.66

Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 145 illustrations. BIC Classification: AMB; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 264 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1170.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271022932
ISBN
9780271022932
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 103.35
€ 85.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 27. Weight in Grams: 388.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750960885
ISBN
9780750960885
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. The first ever personal account of the family at the heart of the Profumo Affair Num Pages: 304 pages, 24pp b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; HBJD1; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
John Murray Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719566097
ISBN
9780719566097
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.88

An authoritative and vibrant new account of the extraordinary life of Constantine Num Pages: 368 pages, 55 illus., 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 640.
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199755868
ISBN
9780199755868
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 36.59

Hardback. Traces the clandestine Comintern activities of a German communist and his associates between the two World Wars. The study examines the founding, expansion and collapse of a revolutionary institution and reveals Ewert's political strengths and weaknesses. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJG; BGH; HBJD; HBLW; JPFC; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780819192585
ISBN
9780819192585
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.40

Paperback. Private Albert Turley, an ordinary British soldier of the First World War, died on the Somme for King and Country. Like thousands more soldiers, he left neither letters nor diaries from which to reconstruct his story. This book focuses on the history of the 3rd Worcestershire, his regiment, and reveals what happened to Private Albert Turley. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 3JJF; BGH; HBJD; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 18. Weight in Grams: 208.
Edition
New Ed
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750942096
ISBN
9780750942096
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.43

Paperback. .
Publisher
Methuen Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
736
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842752364
ISBN
9781842752364
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

Hardcover. A Soldier in Arabia reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the events which lead up to and followed the creation of the present day United Arab Emirates in December 1971, followed, a few months later, with Ras Al Khaimah joining the Federation. Num Pages: 196 pages, 16 Colour plates. BIC Classification: BGHA; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 165. .
Publisher
Medina Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909339637
ISBN
9781909339637
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.42

Paperback. Examines the life of Joseph P Kennedy, the founder of the twentieth century's most famous political dynasty. This book tells the story of a man who participated in the major events of his times: the booms and busts, the Depression and the New Deal, two world wars and the Cold War, and the birth of the New Frontier. Num Pages: 896 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 50. Weight in Grams: 734.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780143124078
ISBN
9780143124078
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.80

Paperback. Born of modest origins in Scotland in 1835, Andrew Carnegie is best known as the founder of Carnegie Steel. This is a biography of Andrew Carnegie who is one of the America's famous and successful businessmen and philanthropists. Num Pages: 896 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTK; JKSN1; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 42. Weight in Grams: 752.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
896
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780143112440
ISBN
9780143112440
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.77

hardcover. The former mayor--the son of a barber and a domestic who grew up in Harlem and Trenton--discusses his journey to becoming the 106th mayor of New York City. Num Pages: 408 pages, Including an 8-pp. B/W photo insert on gloss. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJPR; BGHA; JPHL; JPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 244 x 33. Weight in Grams: 662.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
PublicAffairs United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781610393010
ISBN
9781610393010
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.35

Paperback. Num Pages: 105 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; BGHA; HBJK; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 8. Weight in Grams: 198.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
105
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611228113
ISBN
9781611228113
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 110.53
€ 76.71

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