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Biography: historical, political & military

Paperback. According to legend, born and brought up in Elderslie, Wallace's courage and heroism during Scotland's darkest days were instrumental in creating a sense of national identity. The brutality of his end is a testament to the fear and humiliation his name inspired in Edward I. Num Pages: 256 pages, 12 b&w photographs, battle plans. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 133. An excellent, clean copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
CAN
Condition
Used, Like New
Edition
Main
SKU
KRS0019206
ISBN
9780862416072
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. According to legend, born and brought up in Elderslie, Wallace's courage and heroism during Scotland's darkest days were instrumental in creating a sense of national identity. The brutality of his end is a testament to the fear and humiliation his name inspired in Edward I. Num Pages: 256 pages, 12 b&w photographs, battle plans. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 133. Paperback, in very good condition.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Main
Publisher
CAN
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
SKU
KRF0011774
ISBN
9780862416072
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. William Wallace set an example of constancy and perseverance and became the Guardian of Scotland. Even his terrible death in London in 1305 can be seen as a victory as it provided inspiration for continuance of struggle against English domination. This book investigates various aspects of Wallace's life and character. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8pp illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 127 x 21. Weight in Grams: 316. 320 pages, 8pp illustrations. William Wallace set an example of constancy and perseverance and became the Guardian of Scotland. Even his terrible death in London in 1305 can be seen as a victory as it provided inspiration for continuance of struggle against English domination. This book investigates various aspects of Wallace's life and character. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Dimension: 195 x 127 x 21. Weight: 312.
Publisher
Birlinn Ltd
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841585932
ISBN
9781841585932
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.11

Paperback. According to legend, born and brought up in Elderslie, Wallace's courage and heroism during Scotland's darkest days were instrumental in creating a sense of national identity. The brutality of his end is a testament to the fear and humiliation his name inspired in Edward I. Num Pages: 256 pages, 12 b&w photographs, battle plans. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 133. An excellent, clean copy
Condition
Used, Like New
Edition
Main
Publisher
CAN
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
SKU
KRS0019205
ISBN
9780862416072
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. According to legend, born and brought up in Elderslie, Wallace's courage and heroism during Scotland's darkest days were instrumental in creating a sense of national identity. The brutality of his end is a testament to the fear and humiliation his name inspired in Edward I. Num Pages: 256 pages, 12 b&w photographs, battle plans. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 133. Used paperback in good condition. Some shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Good
Edition
Main
Publisher
CAN
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
SKU
KRF0025445
ISBN
9780862416072
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. This biography traces the dramatic life of William Tyndale, the first person to translate the Bible into English from the original Greek and Hebrew. It discusses the profound religious, literary, intellectual and social implications of his immense achievement. Series: Yale Nota Bene. Num Pages: 464 pages, 19 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGH; HRCC2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 195 x 128 x 31. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
First Edition Thus
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300068801
ISBN
9780300068801
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 22.22

Paperback. A masterful biography of the Norman king who conquered England in 1066 and changed the country forever. Num Pages: 304 pages, 30. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 220.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445660172
ISBN
9781445660172
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.72

Hardcover. A major new biography of one of America's most storied military figures. Num Pages: 832 pages, 8 pages of illustrations, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBW; HBWJ; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393241570
ISBN
9780393241570
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 40.29

Paperback. The New York Times best-selling biography of one of America's most storied military figures. Num Pages: 832 pages, 8 pages of illustrations, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBW; HBWJ; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
832
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393354201
ISBN
9780393354201
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.46

Paperback. William Shakespeare was England's greatest bard. Yet who was this sublime genius? Where did this universal talent have its origins? Num Pages: 32 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 3JB; 3JD; BGH; DSGS; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172. Weight in Grams: 164.
Publisher
Pitkin Guides
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
6th Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841650005
ISBN
9781841650005
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.27

paperback. William II, better known as William Rufus, was the third son of William the Conqueror. This biography recounts his brief 13-year reign leading up to his assassination. The author weaves his account of the king's life into the wider history of Anglo-Norman government. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 502 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 854.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Number of pages
502
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
2Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300082913
ISBN
9780300082913
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.93

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. This biography brings William Pitt Ballinger to life as one of the most compleat men of his time: lawyer, soldier, public servant, civic leader, author, editorialist, naturalist, educational reformer, and bibliophile. Series: Barker Texas History Series. Num Pages: 334 pages, illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 531.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Texas State Historical Assn
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780876111994
ISBN
9780876111994
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.18

Paperback. William Mulholland presided over the creation of a water system that forever changed the course of southern California's history. This biography of Mulholland challenges many of the prevailing versions of his life story and sheds light on the history of Los Angeles and its relationship with its most prized resource: water. Num Pages: 436 pages, 40 b/w photographs, 7 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; BGH; GT; HBJK; TQSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 908. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of California Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0000153
ISBN
9780520234666
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover.
Publisher
Irish Academic Press Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780716529897
ISBN
9780716529897
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 35.00
€ 28.42

Paperback. "First edition published 1990 by Pearson Education Limited; second edition published 2002"--Title page verso. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 3 black & white tables, 9 black & white halftones, 3 black. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138939332
ISBN
9781138939332
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.48

William Louis Poteat (1856-1938), the son of a Baptist slave-holder, became one of the most out-spoken liberals during his lifetime. This biography examines his beliefs, such as his advocacy for prohibition and for the teaching of evolution in schools, and his support for eugenics. Series: Religion in the South. Num Pages: 344 pages, 7 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; JFF; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publication date
2000
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813121550
ISBN
9780813121550
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.24

Hardcover. Series: American Profiles. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742551589
ISBN
9780742551589
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.09

Hardcover. The First World War marked the emergence of the Dominions on the world stage as independent nations, none more so than Australia. Australia was represented at Versailles by the Prime Minister, the colourful Billy Hughes. Hughes was also the most vociferous opponent of the racial equality clause put forward by Japan. Series Editor(s): Sharp, Alan. Series: Makers of the Modern World. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1MBF; 3JJC; 3JJF; BGH; HBJM; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 204 x 135 x 23. Weight in Grams: 420.
Publisher
Haus Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905791903
ISBN
9781905791903
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 227 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; BGHA; HBJK; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
227
Condition
New
SKU
V9781621006176
ISBN
9781621006176
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.18
€ 48.84

Paperback. William E Colby was one of the most enigmatic figures of the Cold War and a central player in the operations of the Central Intelligence Agency. This title tracks Colby's life and career from early years in the OSS to his tumultuous tenure as Director of Central Intelligence in the 1970s. It also offers a history of the inner workings of the CIA. Num Pages: 398 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJP; BGH; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700616909
ISBN
9780700616909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.65

Hardcover. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; AG; BGH; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781554838
ISBN
9781781554838
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 35.92

Paperback. Magician of the North is the first full-scale biography of this extraordinary man. William George Armstrong was a visionary inventor, engineer and businessman who bestrode the 19th-century world like a colossus, bringing global renown to his great Elswick works on the Tyne, while adding lustre to Britain's imperial might. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; TBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 31. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
McNidder & Grace
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857160423
ISBN
9780857160423
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.32

Paperback. Final volume in acclaimed biography of Wilhelm II exploring his role in the origins of the First World War. Translator(s): De Bellaigue, Sheila; Bridge, Roy. Num Pages: 1570 pages, 71 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; HBLW; HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 59. Weight in Grams: 2470.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107544192
ISBN
9781107544192
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 76.77

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