Biography: historical, political & military
Results 781 - 800 of 2725
Biography: historical, political & military
Paperback. Winston and Clementine Churchill wrote to each other constantly throughout the 57 years of their life together. Written solely for each others eyes, their letters serve as a revealing portrait of their characters and their relationship, and as a unique political and social history, as international affairs were rarely absent from their thoughts. Num Pages: 768 pages, 32 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1012.
- Publisher
- Black Swan
- Number of pages
- 768
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552997508
- ISBN
- 9780552997508
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 23.06
€ 33.99
€ 23.06
hardcover. When their native Virginia had become hostile to men unafraid to speak out against slavery, the Remley family had taken refuge in the Midwest. This collection of two brothers' letters to and from home sharply portrays the human costs of the Civil War. Editor(s): Holcomb, Julie. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780875803197
- ISBN
- 9780875803197
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.48
€ 46.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 432 pages, 3 x 8pp B&W plates. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; JFFK; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 200 x 30. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408835470
- ISBN
- 9781408835470
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. Johhny Grant (1833-1907), Metis, fur trader, rancher, and Riel-Resistance participant, documented his historical experiences in the northwestern US and Canada. Editor(s): Ens, Gerhard J. Num Pages: 468 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; 3JH; BGHA; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 30. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Publisher
- University of Alberta Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 405
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780888644916
- ISBN
- 9780888644916
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.43
€ 40.99
€ 29.43
paperback. Edward Lynch enlisted when he was just 18 - one of thousands of fresh-faced men who were waved off by the crowds as they embarked for France. It was 1916 and the majority had no idea of the reality of the Somme trenches. Private Lynch was one of those who survived. Written from the perspective of an ordinary 'Tommy', this book tells his story. Editor(s): Davies, Will. Num Pages: 432 pages, 16pp B & W photos, maps. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJF; BGHA; HBJD; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 28. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bantam
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780553819137
- ISBN
- 9780553819137
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 11.14
€ 12.99
€ 11.14
Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; JPHL; JPSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Publisher
- Pegasus Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781681773285
- ISBN
- 9781681773285
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.85
€ 30.99
€ 25.85
Paperback. General Sir Mike Jackson's illustrious career in the British Army has spanned almost 45 years and all that time he has shown loyalty, courage and commitment to the British army whilst also being an undeniable media attraction. This autobiography exhibits his professionalism, his honesty, his directness, his exuberance and his sense of humour. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGHA; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 36. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 528
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552156028
- ISBN
- 9780552156028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.49
€ 17.99
€ 13.49
Hardback. Bob Maloubier was undoubtedly one of the Second World War's most remarkable, courageous and flamboyant characters. His simply and uniquely told personal account of wartime spent as an SOE agent and with the French Resistance is poignant, brutally truthful, and is told here for the first time in English. Translator(s): Szabo, Tania. Num Pages: 224 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white plates. BIC Classification: BGH; HBWQ; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750966078
- ISBN
- 9780750966078
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.86
€ 26.99
€ 23.86
Paperback. The ancient world of fifth century Greece, an astonishing period of cultural development that helps situate the originality of Socrates, and to the city-state of Athens in particular. The social, political and cultural currents flowing through Athens are inseparable from an understanding of the events and attitudes that Socrates examined. Series: Life & Times. Num Pages: 192 pages, 16 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 13. Weight in Grams: 271.
- Publisher
- Haus Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905791101
- ISBN
- 9781905791101
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. BIC Classification: 1FMN; 1FMNB; 3JJ; BGH; JPW; TJKR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Monsoon Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781912049004
- ISBN
- 9781912049004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 11.06
€ 11.99
€ 11.06
Paperback. Paperback edition of the Sunday Times Political Book of the Year Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 x 8pp mono. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; BGH; JFFE1; JFFE2; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 35. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Biteback Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849548755
- ISBN
- 9781849548755
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. Told with humour and his acute sense of observation, this title looks at some of the smaller campaigns in which Slim fought in World War I, and later in India and the Middle East. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: BGH; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844157914
- ISBN
- 9781844157914
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. Num Pages: 526 pages. BIC Classification: 1FM; BGH; HBJF; JPFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 175 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1171.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 526
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780877277132
- ISBN
- 9780877277132
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.73
€ 41.99
€ 37.73
Paperback. Antonia Fraser's bestselling biography of Henry VIII's six wives; a subject of enduring fascination. Series: Women in History. Num Pages: 608 pages, 48. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 41. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Edition
- New Ed
- Publisher
- Phoenix
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842126332
- ISBN
- 9781842126332
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.69
€ 23.99
€ 16.69
Paperback. Gives a textured picture of daily life at the Tudor Court from the woman's point of view. This book establishes the interaction of the private and public, and demonstrates how the Queens of Henry VIII were central in determining political policy. Num Pages: 880 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH; HBTG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 57. Weight in Grams: 716.
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099437246
- ISBN
- 9780099437246
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.32
€ 25.99
€ 18.32
Paperback. Num Pages: 180 pages, 20 b&w. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- Merrion Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785371073
- ISBN
- 9781785371073
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 14.18
€ 14.99
€ 14.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 376 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226209616
- ISBN
- 9780226209616
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.09
€ 32.99
€ 26.09
Paperback. The first dual biography of Katherine and Juana, based on a comprehensive re-evaluation of the sources. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DSE; 3JB; BGH; HBJD; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 29. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- Phoenix
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753826829
- ISBN
- 9780753826829
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. Series: Oakwood Library of Railway History. Num Pages: 168 pages, 150ill. BIC Classification: BGH; TRF; WG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 150 x 10. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Publisher
- The Oakwood Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780853615767
- ISBN
- 9780853615767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.49
€ 16.99
€ 16.49
Paperback. Hankins brings together the many aspects of Hamilton's life and work-from his significant contributions to mathematics, optics, and mechanics to his passion for metaphysics, poetry, and politics-fully portraying the brilliant man whose faith and idealism guided him in everything he did. Num Pages: 500 pages, 48, 20 black & white halftones, 28 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: BGH; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 30. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 500
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801869730
- ISBN
- 9780801869730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 42.58
€ 44.99
€ 42.58