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Biography: historical, political & military

Paperback. Manuel Cortes was a Socialist Party member, an activist in the peasant reform movement and an organizer in the farm workers' unionization struggles. He also became mayor of Malaga, where he was caught up in the ferment of revolutionary Spain in the late 1930s. This title supplements Cortes' ordeal. Num Pages: 256 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; HBLW; JPFF; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Verso Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
New Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844675968
ISBN
9781844675968
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.09

Hardcover. A major new biography of the Civil War general and American president, by the author of the New York Times bestseller, A. Lincoln. Num Pages: 816 pages, 30 MAPS; 120 PHOTOGRAPHS THROUGHOUT. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 246 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1208.
Publisher
Random House
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781400069026
ISBN
9781400069026
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 36.77

Hardcover. Is the Grand Old Man re-emerging? More than twenty years after the collapse of Communism, and in the midst of the crisis of Capitalism, Karl Marx' ideas, at least in part, are back en vogue. He is often invoked, yet in a way that is ignorant of him or his work. Translator(s): Heise, Bernard. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BGH; JPFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 148 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386. An Intellectual Biography. 200 pages, black & white illustrations. Is the Grand Old Man re-emerging? More than twenty years after the collapse of Communism, and in the midst of the crisis of Capitalism, Karl Marx' ideas, at least in part, are back en vogue. He is often invoked, yet in a way that is ignorant of him or his work. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DFG; BGH; JPFC. Dimension: 219 x 148 x 15. Weight: 356. Translator(s): Heise, Bernard.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857457424
ISBN
9780857457424
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.61

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 196 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; HBTV; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 457.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691643588
ISBN
9780691643588
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.37

Paperback. This is the first full-scale biography of Nansen, drawing on a wealth of new material including diaries and other hitherto untapped documents. Num Pages: 768 pages, Section: 16, b&w. BIC Classification: BGH; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 49. Weight in Grams: 526.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
768
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349114927
ISBN
9780349114927
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.65

Hardcover. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; BGH; HBJK; HBLX; JPA; JPHC; JPHF; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 39. Weight in Grams: 646.
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9781510726925
ISBN
9781510726925
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.27

Paperback. Bert Ramelson is best known as the Communist Party's industrial organiser Num Pages: 394 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; JPFC; KNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 216 x 22. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Lawrence and Wishart Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
394
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907103414
ISBN
9781907103414
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.76

Hardback. During the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, Samuel Bentham influenced both the technology and the administrative ideas employed in the management of the British navy. Regarded by the Navy Board as a dangerous maverick, this book reveals the experiences, creativity and thinking that made him a major figure in British naval development. Series Editor(s): Benbow, Dr. Tim; Kennedy, Professor Greg; Robb-Webb, Dr. Jon. Series: Corbett Centre for Maritime Policy Studies Series. Num Pages: 292 pages, Includes 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DVUA; 3JF; BGH; BGT; JWF; TRLD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 193 x 26. Weight in Grams: 698.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781472412676
ISBN
9781472412676
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 172.35
€ 151.64

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JH; BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691646923
ISBN
9780691646923
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.56

Paperback. In 1918, as the First World War was drawing to a close, the eminent liberal industrial Lord Leverhulme bought - lock, stock and barrel - the Hebridean island of Lewis. His intention was to revolutionise the lives and environments of its 30,000 people, and those of neighbouring Harris, which he shortly added to his estate. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16pp b&w illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHL; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Birlinn General United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841583273
ISBN
9781841583273
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.52

Paperback. The thrilling true story of how a Second World War hero became Britain's greatest traitor. Num Pages: 384 pages, 16-page b/w plates section. BIC Classification: BGH; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
Aurum Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
PB Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781311639
ISBN
9781781311639
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.44

Hardcover. Provides a historical account of the development of resuscitation techniques by medical figures. This book describes the individual characters, relationships, multiple talents, illegal behaviour of the medical figures who developed these techniques. Editor(s): Baskett, Peter J. F.; Baskett, Thomas F. Num Pages: 362 pages, b/w photos & illus. BIC Classification: BGH; MQF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 305 x 211 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1850.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Clinical Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
362
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854570499
ISBN
9781854570499
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.89

Justin McCarthy (1830-1912) is the forgotten leader of the Irish Home Rule Movement. Overshadowed by Parnell before him and the 1916 leaders shortly after his death, McCarthy's considerable contribution to the national cause has been largely overlooked. This title presents his portrait. Series: Historical Association of Ireland Life and Times New Series. Num Pages: 128 pages, 1 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BGH; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 119 x 11. Weight in Grams: 134.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University College Dublin Press
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906359683
ISBN
9781906359683
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.50

Paperback. Gathering the major medieval sources for the first time, this work traces Robert of Arbrissel's multifaceted life from humble origins to dramatic death and burial. The book consists of two biographies, Robert's surviving letter, an account of Robert's preaching and two critical letters. Editor(s): Venarde, Bruce L. Translator(s): Venarde, Bruce L. Series: Medieval Texts in Translation. Num Pages: 155 pages, notes, map, chronology. BIC Classification: 3H; BGH; HRCC2; HRCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 136 x 14. Weight in Grams: 268.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Edition
annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813213545
ISBN
9780813213545
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.30

Paperback. Presenting ideas and arguments from historians of John's reign, this title is formulated around: the loss of his continental inheritance, and the ending of his reign in the disaster of civil war. It covers his life and career, from his reputation, the economy, the Norman aristocracy, the Church, Justice and the Empire, to his mother, and his wife. Editor(s): Church, S. D. Num Pages: 361 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 170 x 34. Weight in Grams: 580.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
361
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851159478
ISBN
9780851159478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.97

Paperback. Sabotage and seduction behind German lines with Geoffrey Gordon-Creed, DSO, MC Num Pages: 400 pages, 2 x 8pp black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGHA; HBJD1; HBTB; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 196 x 25. Weight in Grams: 280.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444706352
ISBN
9781444706352
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.04

Hardback. The story of Joe Singleton, a Mosquito night fighter pilot in World War II, who shot down three German Junkers planes over Hull in 1944. Traces his journey from beginner to celebrated expert, and the early days of radar technology with which he learned to excel. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGH; HBWQ; JWG; JWMV3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 235 x 22. Weight in Grams: 434.
Publisher
Casemate Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612004402
ISBN
9781612004402
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.85

Paperback. Written by his son-in-law, with unique access to personal records, this is the exciting biography of Karel Kuttelwascher, a Czech who became the scourge of Luftwaffe bombers in 1942, when his destruction of fifteen aircraft while flying with the famed No. 1 Squadron made him the RAF's top night intruder ace. Num Pages: 192 pages, 50 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGH; BTP; HBWQ; JWG; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 343.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781555910
ISBN
9781781555910
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.15

Paperback. Based on fact, Historie de Louis Anniaba was first published in 1740 but has never before been reprinted. The story allows a degree of narrative and geographical fantasy, but the legal context of the period, in this volume brought into play for the first time, throws into relief the author's free-thinking stance. Editor(s): Little, Roger. Series: Exeter French Texts. Num Pages: 92 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFDU; BGH; BT; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 126 x 8. Weight in Grams: 175.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of Exeter Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
92
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859896702
ISBN
9780859896702
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.64

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306809989
ISBN
9780306809989
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.06

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