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Biography: general

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 434 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; HBJK; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 771.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691642536
ISBN
9780691642536
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 184.17
€ 138.94

Paperback. This study of the life and works of Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem, assesses Cyril's thought in the context of fourth-century theological developments and includes up-to-date translations of a selection of his writings. Series: The Early Church Fathers. Num Pages: 240 pages, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HRCC1; HRCM; HRCX1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 140 x 221 x 17. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415199049
ISBN
9780415199049
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.62

Hardcover. In their own time, Lewis Carroll, Robert Louis Stevenson and Algernon Charles Swinburne were highly successful writers. Part of the "Lives of Victorian Literary Figures" series, this three-volume facsimile edition draws together a range of biographical sources relating to these three celebrated Victorian authors. Editor(s): Pite, Ralph; Hubbard, Tom; Rooksby, Rikky. Series: Lives of Victorian Literary Figures. Num Pages: 1360 pages, Illustrations, ports, facsims. BIC Classification: BGL; DSBF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 2494.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
1360
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781851969050
ISBN
9781851969050
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 504.99
€ 318.03

Hardback. This new biography of Carroll by leading international authority, Edward Wakeling, presents a fresh appraisal of the man based upon his social circle. Num Pages: 480 pages, 20 bw integrated. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 158 x 36. Weight in Grams: 804.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780768205
ISBN
9781780768205
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.29
€ 65.28

Paperback. Edward Said experienced both British and American imperialism as the old Arab order crumbled in the late forties and early fifties. This account of his early life reveals the influences that have formed his books, "Orientalism" and "Culture and Imperialism". Num Pages: 320 pages, 8 illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; HBTQ; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 22. Weight in Grams: 250.
Publisher
Granta Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781862073708
ISBN
9781862073708
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Hardcover. Helene's adventuresome life went from an ill-fated romance in Queen Victoria's court to an Italian royal marriage. She fled from boredom to explore and hunt in Africa, but returned to serve Italy in the national crises of earthquake, epidemic and war-heading the Red Cross nurses in the front lines of the Great War-and watched its move into Fascism. Num Pages: 464 pages, 32 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JJ; BGH; BGR; JKSN1; JPFN; JPFQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 41. Weight in Grams: 800.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781555927
ISBN
9781781555927
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.00

A guide to the literary legacy of B. Traven. It contains a biographical sketch which traces the life of this elusive author and examines his career. It also contains a bibliography, with 1200 entries, providing information on the publication of over 1000 editions of Traven's books. Series: The Scarecrow Author Bibliographies Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, 140 plates, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BG; DSBH; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 424.
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810836105
ISBN
9780810836105
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 141.17

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845193867
ISBN
9781845193867
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.07

Hardcover. Introduces English and American readers to an important and evolving field of historical and cultural studies through intellectual autobiography. This title documents the formative experiences of a scholar who was to become a pioneering teacher and researcher in the field of German culture and politics. Num Pages: 272 pages, 60 photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; 1DFG; BG; JFC; JFSR1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 152 x 235 x 25. Weight in Grams: 678.
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845193850
ISBN
9781845193850
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.73

Paperback. When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, there were many fingers on the trigger, writes Steers, who corrects the many misconceptions surrounding this defining moment of American history in his award-winning book, now available in paperback. 51 illustrations. 4 maps. Num Pages: 376 pages, 51 illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 572.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Edition
unknown
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813191515
ISBN
9780813191515
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.08

Paperback. A biography of the German-Jewish philosopher Ernst Cassirer (1874-1945), a leading figure on the Weimar intellectual scene and one of the last and finest representatives of the liberal-idealist tradition. It traces the development of Cassirer's thought in its historical and intellectual setting. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 160 x 235 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691152356
ISBN
9780691152356
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.44

Paperback. Mahler's life was a remarkably complex one, his success as a conductor continually overshadowed by his craving for recognition as a composer. Recognition which never came in his lifetime. Num Pages: 144 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 12. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Omnibus Press
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Pap/Com
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780384450
ISBN
9781780384450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.50

Paperback. In George Seward: America's First Great Runner, Edward S. Sears seeks to restore Seward's standing among the greats of track and field. Num Pages: 242 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 399.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810861336
ISBN
9780810861336
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 106.44

Paperback. The Yellow Jersey Club contains just twenty-six living members. To become one of this exclusive number requires complete dedication, brutal self-sacrifice and the most extraordinary physical attributes. This book offers insights into the minds of cycling's best ever riders of the past forty years. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSBX; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 180 x 35. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Corgi Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552171052
ISBN
9780552171052
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.69

Paperback. Assesses James G Blaine's role as an architect of empire and revisits the ambitious imperialistic goals of this two-time secretary of state. Series: Biographies in American Foreign Policy. Num Pages: 157 pages, cartoons, photographs, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTQ; JPHC; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 163 x 10. Weight in Grams: 249.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
157
Condition
New
SKU
V9780842026055
ISBN
9780842026055
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.02

Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 498 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; BGH; HBJD; JPHL; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 685.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
498
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691621494
ISBN
9780691621494
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.67
€ 57.47

Hardback. This is the first biography of jazz clarinetist Kenny Davern. Drawing from Davern's many interviews and the recollections of his friends and family, Meyer tells the story of the man and his music and why both were unique and irreplaceable. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 476 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; AVRN; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 33. Weight in Grams: 804.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
476
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810876927
ISBN
9780810876927
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 157.11

Paperback. Ludwig Wittgenstein was one of the founders of modern analytic philosophy and is regarded as the greatest philosophical genius since Immanuel Kant. In this book, the author traces the complex relationship between the philosopher's life, his work and his time. It describes Wittgenstein's eventful life, his numerous trips, and his friendships. Series: Critical Lives. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 174 x 15. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861893208
ISBN
9781861893208
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.10

Paperback. .
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141392783
ISBN
9780141392783
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. Num Pages: 308 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSBF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 338.
Publisher
NYRB Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780940322363
ISBN
9780940322363
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 21.28

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