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Biography: historical, political & military

Hardback. The Deeds of Frederick Barbarossa is the "official biography" of German king and Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I. This historical firsthand account was begun by his maternal uncle, Bishop Otto of Freising, the leading medieval church figure and notable historian, and continued by a less well known cleric, Rahewin. Translator(s): Mierow, Charles Christopher. Series: Records of Western Civilization Series. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BGH; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 231 x 23. Weight in Grams: 771. Clean copy with some shelf wear and age. Tear to right front of cover
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Condition
Used, Good
Number of pages
384
SKU
KOG0001485
ISBN
9780231134187
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 95.99
€ 92.76

Paperback. Just what was so great about Peter, Catherine, Frederick and Alexander? What did Cleopatra see to admire in the fat man with a beard, Mark Anthony? Why do people suffer from Montezuma's revenge? This title takes you on a journey through the annals of history with the heroes and villains of the past as your fellow travellers. Illustrator(s): Steig, William. Num Pages: 240 pages, 20 line drawings. BIC Classification: 2ABM; BGH; DNF; HBG; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 18. Weight in Grams: 256.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750932042
ISBN
9780750932042
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.49

Paperback. Who was Jean Moulin? The official answer is that he was General de Gaulle's emissary to occupied France and became the political head of the Resistance in 1943. However, Marnham searches for the key to Moulin's political convictions and suggests that he may have been working to a private agenda. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16pp b&w halftones. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWKW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. Weight in Grams: 426. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Pimlico
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0002902
ISBN
9780712665841
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. Liz Stephens has come from Los Angeles to Utah for graduate school, and her brief stint working on a Taco Bell commercial is not much in the way of preparation for taking on the real West. In The Days Are Gods Stephens chronicles a move that is far more than a shift in geographical coordinates. Series: American Lives. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 12. Weight in Grams: 263.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803243545
ISBN
9780803243545
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; BM; JFSJ1; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626364004
ISBN
9781626364004
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.26

Hardback. This narrative provides an account of Warren Hastings, the first British governor-general of India. The book looks at his rise from clerk in the East India Company to its highest office in India, his expeditions and achievements, and also at his charge of "high crimes and misdemeanors". Num Pages: 335 pages, 12 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JF; BGH; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 644.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
Number of pages
335
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566632812
ISBN
9781566632812
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.61

Hardback. Clean copy.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Methuen Publishing Ltd London
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
SKU
KEX0210236
ISBN
9781842752029
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Sex, the Kennedys, Monroe and the Mafia; the controversial American bestseller - 'Hersh has found more muck in this particular Augean stable than most people want to acknowledge' Gore Vidal Num Pages: 512 pages, 16 b/w illus, 8 b/w plates. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 132 x 28. Weight in Grams: 366.
Publisher
HarperCollins
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780006530770
ISBN
9780006530770
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.03

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 388 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JF; BGH; HBLH; HBLL; HBTV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 885.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691640662
ISBN
9780691640662
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.82

Paperback. The story of three generations of Iranian women - Kamin, her mother and her grandmother - which portrays the history of twentieth century Iran Num Pages: 288 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 3JJP; 3JMC; BGHA; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBLX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 238. 288 pages, map. The story of three generations of Iranian women - Kamin, her mother and her grandmother - which portrays the history of twentieth century Iran. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FBN; 3JJP; 3JMC; BGHA; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBLX. Dimension: 195 x 130 x 18. Weight: 200.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408822333
ISBN
9781408822333
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.27

hardcover. Looks at both Howard's immense legacy in terms of prison reform as well as his fascinating character and personal life. Num Pages: 384 pages, Colour plate section. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; JKVP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 756.
Publisher
Waterside Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
378
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904380733
ISBN
9781904380733
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.50

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
New Africa Books (Pty) Ltd South Africa
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780864866844
ISBN
9780864866844
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.71

Paperback. Num Pages: 560 pages, 1 16-page B&W insert 1 16-page 4-color insert. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 235 x 41. Weight in Grams: 684.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781608197132
ISBN
9781608197132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.58

Paperback. Ben S. Bernanke's rise to chair of the Federal Reserve, the massive financial crisis, and the Fed's bold and effective response. Num Pages: 624 pages, 16 pages of photographs. BIC Classification: BGB; BGH; JP; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393353990
ISBN
9780393353990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.17

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

€ 118.09

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

€ 118.78

Hardback. Consisting of some 572 letters, with another 460 calendared, this tenth volume in a series of 12, offers a complete account of William James's known correspondence - with family, friends and colleagues - from the beginning of 1902 through to March 1905. Num Pages: 702 pages, 4 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJC; BGHA; BJ; DSBF; DSBH; DSK; HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 66. Weight in Grams: 1470.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
702
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813920610
ISBN
9780813920610
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.78

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

€ 118.09

Hardcover. The private and public writings in this volume reveal the early relationship between renowned Civil War diarist Sarah Morgan (1842-1909) and her future husband, Francis Warrington Dawson (1840-1889). This is a selection of their letters along with articles that Morgan wrote for the "Charleston News and Courier". Editor(s): Roberts, Giselle. Series: Southern Texts Society. Num Pages: 344 pages, 11 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGHA; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Georgia Press
Edition
annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780820325910
ISBN
9780820325910
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.28

Paperback. The true wartime story of William Ash - the inspiration for Steve McQueen's character in The Great Escape. A thrilling tale of incredible courage and resilience, from one of Britain's bestselling military historians. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 x 8pp b/w plates. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; BGH; HBWQ; JWG; JWXR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 28. Weight in Grams: 326.
Publisher
Atlantic Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782390251
ISBN
9781782390251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.01

Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 113.
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781760112585
ISBN
9781760112585
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.51

Paperback. Argues against the inequality the author believed to be intrinsic to civilized society. This title features the first fifty-three years of his radical life, including his earliest years, where we can see the source of his belief in the innocence of childhood; and the development of his philosophical and political ideas. Translator(s): Cohen, John M. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 416.
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1973
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140440331
ISBN
9780140440331
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.40

Paperback. Nathan Bedford Forrest was a renowned cavalryman who fought during the American Civil War. This book presents an analysis of his life, from childhood in Mississippi, to wealth from the slave trade, his role as founder and Grand Wizard of the first Ku Klux Klan, and his death. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 480 pages, 51 illustrations, 19 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBTS; HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 694.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Univ Pr of Kansas
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700608850
ISBN
9780700608850
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.79

Hardback. The inaugural volume of William Howard Taft's collected works. It contains two of his earliest books, "Four Aspects of Civic Duty", which was based on a series of lectures given at Yale in 1906, and "Present Day Problems", which features Taft's reflections on a range of topics. Series: The Collected Works of William Howard Taft. Num Pages: 365 pages, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; DNF; HBJK; HBLW; JPA; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 789. Weight in Grams: 780.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Number of pages
365
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821413609
ISBN
9780821413609
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.07

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