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Biography: general

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Biography: general

Paperback. Sifting through reports from newspapers, magazines, personal memoirs, and letters, this work brings readers the first-person accounts of marches, encampments, skirmishes, and full-blown battles, as seen by participants on both sides of the civil war. It features illustrations, including maps of battlefields, troop movements, and fortifications. Editor(s): Cozzens, Peter. Num Pages: 632 pages, 120 Line Drawings. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 39. Weight in Grams: 798.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
632
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780252074516
ISBN
9780252074516
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.32

Hardcover. Clay Lewis crosses seven generations of his family to illuminate a heritage of romantic hope and abject defeat, seeking freedom through understanding. It is an exploration of how his family was changed by history - from the Civil War to the Great Depression. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 23. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of Georgia Press
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9780820320090
ISBN
9780820320090
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 32.10

Hardback. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813569727
ISBN
9780813569727
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.22

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Crecy Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859791472
ISBN
9780859791472
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.50

Paperback. It took Henry VIII 28 years, three wives, and a break with Rome before he secured a legitimate male heir. Yet he already had the illegitimate Henry Fitzroy. Fitzroy was born in 1519 after the King's affair with Elizabeth Blount. He was the only illegitimate offspring ever acknowledged by Henry VIII. So just how close did he come to being Henry IX? Num Pages: 312 pages, 12 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH; HBTG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 128 x 22. Weight in Grams: 262.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750937092
ISBN
9780750937092
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Establishes that Basil Wilson Duke (1838-1916) was in fact the brilliant tactician behind much of the success of John Hunt Morgan's legendary cavalry unit. Author Gary Robert Matthews not only offers an in-depth study of Duke's celebrated Civil War exploits but also traces his varied postwar literary, legal, and political careers. Num Pages: 408 pages, 32 illustrations, 5 maps. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 712.
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813123752
ISBN
9780813123752
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.26

Paperback. From a game of hide and seek, the Cardinal draws reflections on prayer and the spiritual life. Few readers will fail to gain encouragement and help from the wisdom in these pages. Illustrator(s): John, Sarah. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: BG; HRCC7; HRCV9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 141 x 6. Weight in Grams: 124.
Publisher
Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780232526219
ISBN
9780232526219
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.93

Paperback. The official biography of the most inspiring spiritual leader of the twentieth century Num Pages: 352 pages, 16pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BGX; HRCC7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 133 x 22. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Headline Book Publishing
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755312481
ISBN
9780755312481
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.85

Paperback. Controversial and revelatory biography of the South African-born cricketer who played for England and was banned from touring his native country Num Pages: 288 pages, Section: 8, b/w. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 244.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751534887
ISBN
9780751534887
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.60

Paperback. In 1984, "The People" branded Ian Bone 'the most dangerous man in Britain'. Ian Bone was the founder of Class War, the anarchist group with the avowed intent of overthrowing the Thatcher Government in the 80s. This autobiography traces his political roots from his student days in Swansea to the inner city riots of Thatcher's Britain. Illustrator(s): Wyatt, Trevor. Editor(s): Jones, Richard. Num Pages: 300 pages, 40 archive pictures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGA; JPFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 326. True Life Confessions of an Anarchist in the UK. 300 pages, 40 archive pictures. Illustrator(s): Wyatt, Trevor. Editor(s): Jones, Richard. In 1984, "The People" branded Ian Bone 'the most dangerous man in Britain'. Ian Bone was the founder of Class War, the anarchist group with the avowed intent of overthrowing the Thatcher Government in the 80s. This autobiography traces his political roots from his student days in Swansea to the inner city riots of Thatcher's Britain. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGA; JPFB. Dimension: 195 x 130 x 24. Weight: 318.
Publisher
Tangent Books
Number of pages
300
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780954417772
ISBN
9780954417772
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.39

Hardback. This book, based on extensive interviews and Alexander's journals, is filled with memorable characters, pithy lessons, snapshots of American life, and a big picture of America's pastime from one of its great off-the-field players. Num Pages: 200 pages, 20 photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSBX; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 20. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780803245013
ISBN
9780803245013
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.39

Hardback. The first biography of one of the most adventurous and influential figures in baseball history. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 149 x 24. Weight in Grams: 535.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810834545
ISBN
9780810834545
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.25

Paperback. On July 9, 1975, artist Bas Jan Ader set sail from Chatham, Massachusetts, for Palmouth, England, on the second leg of a three-part piece titled In Search of the Miraculous. He was never seen again. This book features biography, theoretical reflection, and archival research to draw a detailed picture of the world in which Aders' work. Num Pages: 200 pages, 44 halftones. BIC Classification: ACXJ5; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226269856
ISBN
9780226269856
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.32

Paperback. Biography of Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers star quarterback during the Vince Lombardi era (1959-1968). Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1955
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589793156
ISBN
9781589793156
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.42

Hardback. This book reveals all the details of Starr's improbable rise to stardom, exploring his relationship with Lombardi and his guidance of the Packers from a downtrodden franchise to five-time World Champions to two-time Super Bowl winners. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 516.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589791176
ISBN
9781589791176
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.89

Paperback. The definitive biography of motor cycling legend Barry Sheene Num Pages: 240 pages, Section: 16, colour. BIC Classification: BGS; WSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 19. Weight in Grams: 182.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751539325
ISBN
9780751539325
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Hardcover. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 255. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472944580
ISBN
9781472944580
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.60

paperback. From his stunning discovery of Tyrannosaurus rex one hundred years ago to the dozens of other important new dinosaur species he found, Barnum Brown led a remarkable life (1873-1963), spending most of it searching for fossils - and sometimes oil - in every corner of the globe. This book discloses the details about his life and travels. Num Pages: 384 pages, 44 b/w photographs, 9 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: BGT; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 222 x 24. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of California Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780520272613
ISBN
9780520272613
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.99
€ 29.39

Hardback. Barnum Brown led a remarkable life (1873-1963), spending most of it searching for fossils - and sometimes oil - in every corner of the globe. This biography discloses the details about his life and travels - from his youth on the western frontier to his spying for the US government under cover of his expeditions. Num Pages: 384 pages, 44 b/w photographs, 9 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: BGT; RBX; WNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 678.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520252646
ISBN
9780520252646
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.28
€ 46.32

Paperback. Editor(s): Welker, Holly. Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGX; BK; HRCC9; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 15. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252081781
ISBN
9780252081781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.84

Hardback. Editor(s): Welker, Holly. Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGX; BK; HRCC9; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780252040344
ISBN
9780252040344
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.40

Paperback. * The remarkable life story of Johnson Beharry, from Grenadian poverty to being awarded the Victoria Cross and becoming a national hero *An utterly compelling story that will inspire this and future generations Num Pages: 448 pages, Section: 16, colour. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JMC; BGHA; HBJF1; HBLX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Edition
First Thus
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751538793
ISBN
9780751538793
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.43

Hardback. Jimmy Starr was a Hollywood screenwriter, publicist, press agent and most notably, gossip columnist. In this text Jimmy Starr recalls his 40-year career that began as an office boy at Metro Studios in 1919. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 151 x 22. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810839410
ISBN
9780810839410
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.04

Paperback. Jools Holland has had a fascinating life. From playing on bomb sites as a boy in the East End, to skiving off school and then selling millions of records with Squeeze, the first twenty years of his life were eventful, chaotic and colourful. Then came The Tube with Paula Yates, the seminal live music programme that propelled him to fame. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2 x 8pages colour. BIC Classification: AVG; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 27. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
PENGUIN
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141026770
ISBN
9780141026770
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.41

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