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Biography: historical, political & military

Hardcover. This twelfth and final volume of The Correspondence of William James concludes the series of William James's correspondence with family, friends, and colleagues that began with volume 4. Editor(s): Skrupskelis, Ignas K.; Berkeley, Elizabeth M.; Bradbeer, Wilma. Num Pages: 864 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1365.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813923079
ISBN
9780813923079
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.08

Hardcover. Consisting of more than 500 letters to family with an additional 650 calendared, this volume offers a complete account of William James's known correspondence from April 1905 to March 1908. Num Pages: 772 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BGHA; BJ; HPCD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 250 x 170 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1306.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813921495
ISBN
9780813921495
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.70

Hardcover. The eighth volume of William James's correspondence, covering the period 1895 to June 1899. During this period, James struggles against various temptations, never completely successfully, to devote all of his attention to philosophy, the first and great love of his life. Series: The Correspondence of William James. Num Pages: 832 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGHA; BJ; HPCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1451.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813919263
ISBN
9780813919263
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.64

Paperback. Num Pages: 656 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; BGL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 38. .
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062383341
ISBN
9780062383341
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.79

Hardback. Editor(s): Bamford, Andrew. Series: Reason to Revolution. Num Pages: 164 pages, 3 b/w ills, maps. BIC Classification: BGH; BGHA; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
Publisher
Helion & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781911512325
ISBN
9781911512325
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.42

Paperback. The award-winning biography of William Pitt the Younger by William Hague, the youngest leader of the Tory Party since Pitt himself. Num Pages: 688 pages, 17 b/w, 8 col plates (24pp), With index. BIC Classification: 3JF; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 40. Weight in Grams: 526.
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
688
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007147205
ISBN
9780007147205
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 17.45

Paperback. William Hague has written the life of William Wilberforce who was both a staunch conservative and a tireless campaigner against the slave trade. Num Pages: 480 pages, 8 b/w, 16 col plates (24pp), With index. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 41. Weight in Grams: 466.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007228867
ISBN
9780007228867
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 15.87

Hardback. Editor(s): Wilson, Douglas L.; Davis, Rodney O. Series: The Knox College Lincoln Studies Center. Num Pages: 408 pages, 1 black and white photograph. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 38. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780252039812
ISBN
9780252039812
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.56

Paperback. Presents a history of modern physics, as seen through the lives of thirty men and women from the pantheon of physics such as Galileo, Albert Einstein, and Stephen Hawking. This title also offers portraits of their great moments of discovery, their bitter feuds, their relations with family and friends, their religious beliefs, and education. Num Pages: 512 pages, numerous halftones and line drawings. BIC Classification: BGH; PDX; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 964.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
510
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195173246
ISBN
9780195173246
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.27

paperback. Revised and Expanded with two new chapters on Hillary Clinton's career as a U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, and presidential candidate. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; BGH; HBJK; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Edition
Revised, Expanded
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822362302
ISBN
9780822362302
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.28

This work reveals the intimate story of a British-American's role in the American Civil War. William Bradbury's letters home provide a window on the unique relationships among husband, wife, and children while a father was away at war. Num Pages: 408 pages, 21 illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 739.
Publication date
2002
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813122595
ISBN
9780813122595
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.31

Paperback. Reveals both the William F. Cody of personal history and the Buffalo Bill of American mythology - and, finally, the curious reality that partakes of both Editor(s): Christianson, Frank. Series: The Papers of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Num Pages: 584 pages, 114 illustrations, 3 appendixes. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 3JH; BGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 876.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803232914
ISBN
9780803232914
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.51

Paperback. 'Abraham Lincoln and Civil War America' is a short biography aimed at a general audience, but because of its short length, it will also be suitable for use on college courses in American history. The biography concentrates on Lincoln's years as president, with particular emphasis upon his role in determining the course and outcome of the Civil War. Num Pages: 256 pages, numerous halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 274.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195151008
ISBN
9780195151008
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.32
€ 45.69

Paperback. Num Pages: 149 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTV; JPWQ; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 208 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 290.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Liberty Fund Inc United States
Number of pages
149
Condition
New
SKU
V9780865972636
ISBN
9780865972636
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.89

Hardcover. Num Pages: 150 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTV; JPWQ; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Liberty Fund Inc United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
150
Condition
New
SKU
V9780865972629
ISBN
9780865972629
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.65

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, frontispiece. BIC Classification: BGH; BM; HBWQ; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 142 x 18. Weight in Grams: 18.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762772759
ISBN
9780762772759
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 13.77

Hardback. Num Pages: 272 pages, frontispiece. BIC Classification: BGH; BM; HBWQ; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 26.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762772735
ISBN
9780762772735
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 19.45

Paperback. This biography tells of a man in the 18th century who embraced many cultures: Christian, yet Mohegan; an ordained Presbyterian minister, yet a business man and fund raiser; a native American speaker, yet fluent in English, Greek, Latin and French. He was also a founder member of Dartmouth College. Num Pages: 379 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JFC; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
379
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815604365
ISBN
9780815604365
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.67

Paperback. William Dampier (1651-1715) is the remarkable seaman that England produced in the century and a half between Drake and Captain Cook. They each circumnavigated the world once; Dampier did so three times. This book is the account of his voyages which gives a picture of this unorthodox figure in his own words. Editor(s): Norris, Gerald. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 456. William Dampier's Voyages. 328 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Norris, Gerald. William Dampier (1651-1715) is the remarkable seaman that England produced in the century and a half between Drake and Captain Cook. They each circumnavigated the world once; Dampier did so three times. This book is the account of his voyages which gives a picture of this unorthodox figure in his own words. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTM. Dimension: 221 x 150 x 23. Weight: 456.
Publisher
Boydell Press
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843833642
ISBN
9781843833642
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.86

Paperback. Editor(s): Maume, Patrick. Series: Classics of Irish History. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 186 x 120 x 15. Weight in Grams: 163.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Univ College Dublin Pr Dublin
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904558255
ISBN
9781904558255
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.55

Hardback. An honest, heartfelt portrait of the dynamic yet troubled Billy Carter, written by his son. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20. BIC Classification: BGH; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Longstreet Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781563525537
ISBN
9781563525537
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.67

Paperback. Caferro has mined more than twenty archives in Britain and Italy, creating an authoritative portrait of Hawkwood as an extraordinary military leader, if not always an admirable human being. Num Pages: 480 pages, 16, 8 black & white halftones, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3H; BGH; HBJD; HBLC; JWXN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 234 x 35. Weight in Grams: 690.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421418414
ISBN
9781421418414
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 34.39

Paperback. An account of President Lincoln's reconstruction policy after the American Civil War. It challenges the view of many historians that Lincoln modified his policies late in the war. Num Pages: 368 pages, 8 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813109718
ISBN
9780813109718
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.30

Hardcover. Beginning with the presidential campaign of 1864 and ending with his shocking assassination, Lincoln's ability to master the daunting affairs of state during the final nine months of his life proved critical to his apotheosis as saviour and saint of the nation. Num Pages: 320 pages, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 602.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780674011991
ISBN
9780674011991
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 39.97

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