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Biography: historical, political & military

Hardcover.
Publisher
Haus Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905791781
ISBN
9781905791781
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.35

Hardback. .
Publisher
St Martin´s Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781250114969
ISBN
9781250114969
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 11.05

Paperback. Malcolm X was a country bumpkin who became a zoot-suited entertainer; who became a petty criminal; and, who became a self-taught intellectual. This title chronicles these many incarnations of Malcolm X, describing the multiple masks he donned over the years. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JFSL3; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 440.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
608
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141024301
ISBN
9780141024301
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.95

Paperback. Intended as an antidote to potted biographies and piecemeal reconstructions of his voyages, this volume draws on judicious selections from Christopher Columbus' own writings - chronologically arranged, and translated into idiomatic English - to relate his self-perception and personal history, as far as is possible, in his own words. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 420.
Edition
UK ed.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
275
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781603841337
ISBN
9781603841337
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.88

Hardback. How did Ronald Reagan go from being a Hollywood actor to one of the most formidable campaigners in American history? Num Pages: 256 pages, 12 bw integrated. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPN; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 223 x 31. Weight in Grams: 506.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780768281
ISBN
9781780768281
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.49
€ 49.23

Hardback. Num Pages: 166 pages, over 340 b/w photos, documents. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 227 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1326. An Illustrated Biography. 166 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD; HBWN. Dimension: 286 x 227 x 24. Weight: 1322.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764325274
ISBN
9780764325274
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 35.62

Paperback. Mao Zedong was a giant of 20th century history. In this Very Short Introduction, Delia Davin provides an account of Mao the man. From his childhood as a peasant to ruler of the most populous nation on Earth, she considers the major events in his life, his revolutionary writing, and his utopian dreams that culminated in the Cultural Revolution. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages, 10 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; BGH; HBJF; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 117 x 8. Weight in Grams: 128.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199588664
ISBN
9780199588664
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.81

Paperback. Mary Prince was a freed slave from Bermuda who achieved notoriety when she published her autobiography at a time when abolition debates were raging. This book details the ill-treatment she received by her various owners and her escape to England where she sought refuge with Christian missionaries. Editor(s): Salih, Sara. Num Pages: 160 pages, notes. BIC Classification: BGHA; HBTS; JFSJ1; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 10. Weight in Grams: 126.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140437492
ISBN
9780140437492
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.29

Paperback. Mithridates the Great was one of the dominant figures of the first century BC and the Romans' most persistent enemy, going to war with them three times. Num Pages: 208 pages, 8pp black and white photos. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; BGH; HBJD; HBLA1; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473828902
ISBN
9781473828902
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.23

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; KNDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 8. Weight in Grams: 148.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750958554
ISBN
9780750958554
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.31

Paperback. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJH; BGH; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 19. Weight in Grams: 335.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062351944
ISBN
9780062351944
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.82

Hardcover.
Publisher
Haus Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905791606
ISBN
9781905791606
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.44

Hardcover. This biography covers Livingstone's life and examines his relationship with his family who were the main casualties of his endless explorations. It looks at his legacy through to the modern day; he was an immensely curious person and made many observations of the flora and fauna. His legacy includes maps, geographical observations and samples. Num Pages: 320 pages, 40 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; BGH; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 233 x 30. Weight in Grams: 676.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781553336
ISBN
9781781553336
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 23.75

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. A groundbreaking work of history that explicates Thomas Jefferson's vision of himself, the American Revolution, Christianity, slavery, and race. Num Pages: 320 pages, 15 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Publisher
Liveright
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780871404428
ISBN
9780871404428
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.66

Paperback. Gandhi was not only the most important Indian figure of the 20th century, he is the most famous pacifist ever. This is a readable examination of Gandhi and the nature of his often unconventional and controversial power. Series: Profiles in Power. Num Pages: 288 pages, facsim., maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1FKA; BGH; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 134 x 17. Weight in Grams: 334.
Publisher
Routledge
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582319783
ISBN
9780582319783
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.55

Hardcover. Cyriac of Ancona (1391-1452) was among the first to study the physical remains of the ancient world in person and is sometimes regarded as the father of classical archaeology. This volume contains a life of Cyriac to the year 1435 by his friend Francesco Scalamonti, along with several letters and other texts illustrating his early life. Translator(s): Bodnar, Edward W; Foss, Visiting Professor of History Clive (Georgetown University, Washington DC Georgetown University Georgetown University, Washington DC Georgetown University, Washington DC Georgetown University, Washington DC Georgetown University, Washington DC Georgetown University, Washington DC); Mitchell, Part-Time Lecturer in Laws Charles (Charles Mitchell is Professor of Law at King's College London. University College, London King's College London King's College London Charles Mitchell is Professor of Law at King's College London. King's College London King's College London). Num Pages: 397 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3H; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 142 x 30. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674599208
ISBN
9780674599208
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.72

Hardback. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; BGH; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 137 x 14. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199754366
ISBN
9780199754366
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.93

Paperback. Emmet O'Connor uses archival sources, including declassified Soviet Union and FBI files, to cast light on Jim Larkin and his relations with international communism. He aims to uncover the motivation behind Larkin's public persona. Series: Radical Irish Lives. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD1; HBLW; JPF; KNXB2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 138 x 10. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
Cork University Press
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859183397
ISBN
9781859183397
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.26

Paperback. A respected historian of medieval Scotland releases the authentic historical Macbeth from a prison of literary and folkloric myth. Num Pages: 336 pages, 2 x 8pp b/w plate sections. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 238.
Publisher
Quercus Publishing
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857381606
ISBN
9780857381606
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.20

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