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Biography: historical, political & military

Paperback. The first woman to be appointed Speaker of the House of Commons, Betty Boothroyd was once a celebrated "Tiller Girl". In her autobiography, she tells of her life, the times campaigning for the Labour Party, the times she lost two by-elections, and her elation at finally becoming an MP. Num Pages: 544 pages, 16. BIC Classification: BGHA; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 116 x 35. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099427049
ISBN
9780099427049
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.36

Paperback. Smuggled out of Europe after the collapse of Germany, Eichmann managed to live a peaceful and active exile in Argentina for years before his capture by the Mossad. Though once widely known by nicknames such as 'Manager of the Holocaust', he was able to portray himself, from the defendant's box in Jerusalem in 1960. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Number of pages
608
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784700010
ISBN
9781784700010
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.36

Paperback. For seventy years Socrates was a vigorous citizen of Golden Age Athens, philosophising in the squares and public arenas rather than in the courts of kings, before his beloved city turned on him, condemning him to death by poison. Socrates lived in and contributed to a city that nurtured key ingredients of contemporary civilisation. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps, ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: BGH; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 35. Weight in Grams: 466.
Edition
First Paperback Edition
Publisher
Vintage Books
Number of pages
544
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099554059
ISBN
9780099554059
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.54

hardcover. Charles Stewart's life of sailing and combat on the high seas rivals that of Patrick O'Brien's fictional hero, Jack Aubrey. Stewart held more sea commands (11) than any other U.S. Navy captain and served longer (63 years) than any officer in American naval history. Num Pages: 320 pages, 27 illustrations, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574885187
ISBN
9781574885187
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.82

Paperback. .
Publisher
Faber & Faber United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571228768
ISBN
9780571228768
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.51

paperback. In this biography of Henry VI, Bertram Wolffe challenges the traditional view of Henry VI as an unworldly, innocent and saintly monarch and offers instead a critical portrait of an ineffectual ruler. Drawing on contemporary evidence, he discusses the failures of Henry's long reign. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 432 pages, 48 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 732.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300089264
ISBN
9780300089264
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.78

Paperback. A full-length biography of one of Milwaukee's founding fathers, this volume follows Byron Kilbourn from his boyhood home in Ohio to Wisconsin where he served as a surveyor. The book describes his competitive relations with Solomon Juneau and George Walker as he developed the land west of the Milwaukee River. Num Pages: 204 pages, 22 b/w photographs, 13 illustrations, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBNW; BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Milwaukee Co. Historical Society
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780938076155
ISBN
9780938076155
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.38

Paperback. Explores the life of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826): first Secretary of State, second Vice President, fifth President of the United States, and a renaissance man of early America. This biography sets him in context, as a member of the Virginia gentry, an able and skilled lawyer, a talented politician, and the finest writer of his era. Num Pages: 288 pages, 25 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 136 x 15. Weight in Grams: 216.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195181302
ISBN
9780195181302
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.62

Paperback. .
Publisher
Verso Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Updated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784784188
ISBN
9781784784188
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.45

Hardcover. The biography of an important medieval ruler who built a state in the west of the French Kingdom which provided a foundation for the vast Angevin empire later constructed by his descendants. The study shows how Nerra adopted Roman ideas and tactics in order to consolidate his power. Num Pages: 412 pages, 4 illustrations, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 3F; 3H; BGH; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 161 x 302 x 35. Weight in Grams: 802.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
412
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520079960
ISBN
9780520079960
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.87

Paperback. The life and poignant death of one of Britain's bravest women. Eileen Nearne, or Agent Rose, was one of forty women sent into France by the Special Operations Executive (SOE), Churchill's top secret wartime 'spooks' organisation. Num Pages: 256 pages, 26. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGH; BT; HBWQ; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 141 x 19. Weight in Grams: 268. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Light nicks, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0016814
ISBN
9781445641454
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The true story of the Agent Fifi, whose mere identity was only disclosed in September 2014 as Marie Chilver. Num Pages: 232 pages, 20. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 245 x 18. Weight in Grams: 164.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445660189
ISBN
9781445660189
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.92

Paperback. Num Pages: 140 pages, 34 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JJH; BGH; HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ; JWXR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 14. Weight in Grams: 256.
Publisher
Vallentine Mitchell & Co Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
140
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9780853036364
ISBN
9780853036364
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.86

Paperback. First published in 1958, Montgomery's memoirs cover the full span of his career, first as a regimental officer in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, and then as a Staff Officer. In this autobiography we can hear Monty telling his side of the story of the great North African Campaign. Num Pages: 574 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: 1DB; BGH; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 43. Weight in Grams: 970.
Publisher
Leo Cooper Ltd England
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844153305
ISBN
9781844153305
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.71

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Doctor, Bernard Aquina. Series: For Beginners. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGH; HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
For Beginners United States
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781934389041
ISBN
9781934389041
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.21

paperback. Editor(s): Polivanov, Konstantin; Beriozkina, Patricia. Num Pages: 281 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University of Arkansas Press United States
Number of pages
281
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557283092
ISBN
9781557283092
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.05

Paperback. Benvenuto Cellini (1500-71) was a goldsmith and sculptor whose autobiography is one of the most vivid and interesting ever written. In it he describes artistic techniques such as bronze casting as well as a fascinating account of life and intrigue in 16th century Italy. This new translation is based on the latest critical edition of the text. Translator(s): Bondanella, Julia Conaway; Bondanella, Peter E. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: AFKB; AGB; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 350.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199555314
ISBN
9780199555314
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.20

paperback. Hitler's Master Strategist. 320 pages, 16-pg photo section. To many students of World War II, von Manstein is already considered to be the greatest commander of the conflict, if not the entire 20th century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; BGH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWD. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 31. Weight: 740.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Casemate
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612000596
ISBN
9781612000596
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 29.51

Paperback. This title aims to answer such questions as how did Jawaharlal Nehru come to lead the Indian nationalist movement, and how did he sustain his leadership as the first Prime Minister of independent India? Series: Routledge Historical Biographies. Num Pages: 336 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JJP; BGH; GTB; HBJF; HBLW3; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415250177
ISBN
9780415250177
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.94

Paperback.
Edition
Revised ed.
Publisher
Flamingo London
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780006552024
ISBN
9780006552024
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.88

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