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Biography: historical, political & military

Hardback. The infamous emperor Caligula ruled Rome from AD 37 to 41 as a tyrant who ultimately became a monster. This book sets the emperor's story into the context of the political system and the changing relations between the senate and the emperor during Caligula's time and finds a rationality explaining his notorious brutality. Translator(s): Schneider, Deborah Lucas; Most, Glenn W.; Psoinos, Paul. Num Pages: 240 pages, 6 b/w photographs, 1 line illustration. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 150 x 20. Weight in Grams: 392. A Biography. 240 pages, Illustrations. The infamous emperor Caligula ruled Rome from AD 37 to 41 as a tyrant who ultimately became a monster. This book sets the emperor's story into the context of the political system and the changing relations between the senate and the emperor during Caligula's time and finds a rationality explaining his notorious brutality. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Dimension: 209 x 150 x 20. Weight: 392. Translator(s): Schneider, Deborah Lucas; Most, Glenn W.; Psoinos, Paul.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520248953
ISBN
9780520248953
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 34.23

Paperback. The infamous emperor Caligula ruled Rome as a tyrant who ultimately became a monster. An exceptionally smart and cruelly witty man, Caligula made his contemporaries worship him as a god. He drank pearls dissolved in vinegar and ate food covered in gold leaf. This book deals with his life and work. Translator(s): Schneider, Deborah Lucas; Most, Glenn W.; Psoinos, Paul. Num Pages: 240 pages, 6 b/w photographs, 1 line illustration. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3D; BGH; HBLA; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 295 x 19. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520287594
ISBN
9780520287594
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 21.36

Hardback. "Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada"--Title page verso. Series: Roman Imperial Biographies. Num Pages: 408 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 41 black & white halftones, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; BGH; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 886.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415658447
ISBN
9780415658447
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 225.39

Paperback. The story of one of the most brilliant, flamboyant and historically important men who ever lived. Num Pages: 704 pages, 24, 15 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 46. Weight in Grams: 526.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Number of pages
704
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753821589
ISBN
9780753821589
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.61

Hardcover. "Cadenus" is primarily concerned with the relationship between Swift and Vanessa (Esther Van Homrigh), "Swift's Most Valuable Friend" with that between Swift and Stella (Esther Johnson). Both help to determine the precise nature of this triangle, and the impact it had on his writing and career. Illustrator(s): Brocquy, Louis Le. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JF; BGH; DSBD; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 136. . Clean copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
The Lilliput Press Ltd
Edition
New
Number of pages
320
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KEX0220096
ISBN
9781843510178
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 17.95

Hardcover. "Cadenus" is primarily concerned with the relationship between Swift and Vanessa (Esther Van Homrigh), "Swift's Most Valuable Friend" with that between Swift and Stella (Esther Johnson). Both help to determine the precise nature of this triangle, and the impact it had on his writing and career. Illustrator(s): Brocquy, Louis Le. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JF; BGH; DSBD; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 136. . Clean copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
The Lilliput Press Ltd
Edition
New
Number of pages
320
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KEX0220095
ISBN
9781843510178
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 17.95

Hardcover. "Cadenus" is primarily concerned with the relationship between Swift and Vanessa (Esther Van Homrigh), "Swift's Most Valuable Friend" with that between Swift and Stella (Esther Johnson). Both help to determine the precise nature of this triangle, and the impact it had on his writing and career. Illustrator(s): Brocquy, Louis Le. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JF; BGH; DSBD; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 136. . Clean copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
The Lilliput Press Ltd
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New
SKU
KEX0201819
ISBN
9781843510178
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. An iconoclastic exploration of the life of Lord Byron, viewed through the prism of the lives of nine women with whom he was intimately associated. Num Pages: 432 pages, 8pp colour illus. BIC Classification: BGH; BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Head of Zeus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784082048
ISBN
9781784082048
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.68

Paperback. Num Pages: 510 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; BGF; BGH; BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 231 x 35. Weight in Grams: 822.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Brick Tower Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781883283988
ISBN
9781883283988
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 22.03

Paperback. Provides an account of Cassidy's life. Num Pages: 372 pages, Illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
372
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803287563
ISBN
9780803287563
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.95

Paperback. In 1944, at the age of fifteen, Marceline Loridan-Ivens was arrested in occupied France, along with her father. They were sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau, and forcibly separated. Though he managed to smuggle one last note to her, Marceline never spoke to her father again. This memoir offers a deeply moving message from a daughter to a father. Translator(s): Smith, Sandra. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: BGHA; BM; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 13. Weight in Grams: 94.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
9780571328024
ISBN
9780571328024
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.44

Paperback. * a major new analysis of the hidden networks and alliances that lie behind George W. Busha s power * uncovers the ideological sources of the Bush Administration and its highly controversial a war on terrora * written by the celebrated French reporter and author of the best--selling book Busha s War. . Num Pages: 192 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; BGH; HBJK; HBLX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745633497
ISBN
9780745633497
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.30

Hardback. * a major new analysis of the hidden networks and alliances that lie behind George W. Busha s power * uncovers the ideological sources of the Bush Administration and its highly controversial a war on terrora * written by the celebrated French reporter and author of the best--selling book Busha s War. . Num Pages: 192 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; BGH; HBJK; HBLX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745633480
ISBN
9780745633480
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.93

Paperback. Used paperback, in good condition. Some shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
ALLISON & BUSBY
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
Reprint
SKU
KIN0008080
ISBN
9780749006181
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. William Cecil, Lord Burghley (1520-1598) was Elizabeth I's closest adviser. This revealing biography shows, the driving force behind the Queen's reign for four decades. It helps us redefine our understanding of the Elizabethan period. Num Pages: 432 pages, 16 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JB; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 700.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300170887
ISBN
9780300170887
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.40

Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJC; 3JJF; BGH; HBJK; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 184 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1071.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Regnery Publishing Inc United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781621572701
ISBN
9781621572701
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.31

Hardcover. Num Pages: 131 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
131
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590330869
ISBN
9781590330869
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.56
€ 52.00

Paperback. A new, definitive edition of the biography of William Cody or Buffalo Bill includes the full text and all the photographs and line drawings of Burke's original Editor(s): Dixon, Chris. Series: The Papers of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Num Pages: 400 pages, 15 photographs, 58 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780803240728
ISBN
9780803240728
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.82

Paperback. Written simply and gracefully, Buffalo Bill Cody explores the life behind this larger-than-life figure of the frontier, whose legendary exploits inspired hero worship among people of all ages. This is the first complete biography in over thirty years of Cody, the most intriguing buffalo hunter of his time. Num Pages: 512 pages, facsimiles, portraits. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 27. Weight in Grams: 740.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471077800
ISBN
9780471077800
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 22.91

Paperback. A lively chronicle of the 1960s through the surprisingly close and incredibly contentious friendship of its two most colorful characters. Num Pages: 400 pages, 8 pages of photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; BGL; HBJK; HBLW; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 133. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393353020
ISBN
9780393353020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.42

Paperback. Takes the reader on a journey of Buck Whaley's many adventures far and wide. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JF; BGHA; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1980
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845885410
ISBN
9781845885410
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.21

hardcover. Brutus is a household name, yet little known apart from his involvement in Caesar's murder. This is the first dedicated biography in over 30 years. It puts this important figure in historical context and looks beyond his most famous act. Num Pages: 192 pages, 8pp plates. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; BGH; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 241 x 27. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Pen & Sword Military
Condition
New
SKU
9781848847767
ISBN
9781848847767
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 8.29

Paperback. A history of Brunel in South Wales Num Pages: 240 pages, 100ill (30 colour). BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; BGH; TNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 600.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752432366
ISBN
9780752432366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.66

Paperback. Brothers Forever tells the intimate and personal story of how two Naval academy roommates-US Marine Travis Manion and US Navy SEAL Brendan Looney-defined a generation's sacrifice after 9/11, and how their loved ones overcame heartbreak to carry on in their memory. It is a remarkable story of friendship, family, and war. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16 pages b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1FCA; BGH; HBWS4; HBWS5; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306823732
ISBN
9780306823732
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.50

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