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paperback. From Crimea to World War II, wars repeatedly threatened the stability of Rothschilds' worldwide empire. Despite these many global upheavals, theirs remained the biggest bank in the world up until the First World War, their interests extending far beyond the realm of finance. This book tells the history of the legendary Rothschild banking dynasty. Num Pages: 576 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; BGB; KFFK; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 154 x 31. Weight in Grams: 564.
Publisher
Penguin Books
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140286625
ISBN
9780140286625
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 20.51

Paperback. Num Pages: 1008 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; BGH; HBJK; HBLW; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 50. Weight in Grams: 718.
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141022000
ISBN
9780141022000
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.10

Paperback. A portrait of the remarkable, elusive Rothschild family. It uncovers the secrets behind the family's phenomenal economic success. It also reveals the details of the family's vast political network, which gave it access to and influence over many of the greatest statesmen of the age. Num Pages: 544 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; BGH; KFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780140240849
ISBN
9780140240849
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.76

paperback. Features the story of Siegmund Warburg: the refugee from Nazi Germany who restored the Blitz-shattered City of London as the world's pre-eminent international financial centre. It shows how this scholarly man brought wit, passion and high ethical standards to the world of finance, and more. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJP; BGB; KFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
New
SKU
9780141022017
ISBN
9780141022017
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

Paperback. How a typical Irish emigrant rose to a position of influence at the highest levels of US and Irish politics. Num Pages: 320 pages, 17 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 24. Weight in Grams: 314. Paperback in good condition. Some shelf wear. DOWD
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
O'Brien Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
SKU
KRF0022459
ISBN
9781847172235
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. Clean copy. Fine in dust jacket. DJ has minor wear to edges and sunning to spine, but remains very good
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Town House
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KOG0004797
ISBN
9781860590078
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Editor(s): Gilbert, Allan. Num Pages: 499 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; BGH; HBJD; HBLL; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 236 x 29. Weight in Grams: 744.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
499
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822309468
ISBN
9780822309468
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.88

Paperback. Num Pages: 650 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; BGA; HBJD; HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 42. Weight in Grams: 966.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press United States
Number of pages
650
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875805993
ISBN
9780875805993
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.57

Hardcover. Series: Dumbarton Oaks Texts. Num Pages: 232 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 3F; BGX; HRCC7; HRCC8. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 176 x 20. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780884023814
ISBN
9780884023814
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.63

Paperback. A true story of obsession and possession that will leave you breathless for more Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BTX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 19. Weight in Grams: 197.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444763270
ISBN
9781444763270
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.04

Hardback. This is the first overview of Schulberg's career 1937-2000 (his own autobiography, Moving Pictures, covers his life only to age 17). This book covers his career as a novelist, short story writer, playwright, Oscar-winning screenwriter and boxing historian. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABM; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 142 x 18. Weight in Grams: 399.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810840355
ISBN
9780810840355
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.04

Paperback. Argentine by birth, Ernesto Che Guevara came to embody the spirit of the Cuban revolution led by Fidel Castro. Guevara spent two years fighting in the sierras of Cuba, and after the revolutionaries victory became one of the most important members of the government as well as one of Castros closest and most controversial associates. Series: Caribbean Lives. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJC; 3JJPG; BGH; HBJK; HBTV; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 182 x 124 x 17. Weight in Grams: 174. Che Guevara
Publisher
Signal Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
KST0002248
ISBN
9781904955559
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.28

Paperback. Argentine by birth, Ernesto Che Guevara came to embody the spirit of the Cuban revolution led by Fidel Castro. Guevara spent two years fighting in the sierras of Cuba, and after the revolutionaries victory became one of the most important members of the government as well as one of Castros closest and most controversial associates. Series: Caribbean Lives. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJC; 3JJPG; BGH; HBJK; HBTV; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 182 x 124 x 17. Weight in Grams: 174. Che Guevara
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Signal Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
KST0002249
ISBN
9781904955559
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.28

Paperback. Epsom Downs, 3rd May, 1769: a chestnut with a white blaze scorches across the turf towards the finishing post. His four rivals are so far behind him that, in racing terms, they are 'nowhere'. Watching Eclipse is the man who wants to buy him. Num Pages: 352 pages, 16 pages. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JF; BT; HBJD1; HBLL; WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 24. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552774420
ISBN
9780552774420
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 19.22

Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages, 122 photos. BIC Classification: 1KJW; BGF; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 33. Weight in Grams: 740. The Extravagent Life and Times of Colin Tennant (Lord Glenconner). 320 pages, 122 photos. Colin Tennant (Lord Glenconner) used his immense wealth to lead an eccentric lifestyle amongst a glittering set of friends. Yet he had immense vision and taste as shown by drive to make the Isle of Mustique one of the most excluive destinations in the world. A remarkable but often tragic life. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KJW; BGF; HBJK. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 33. Weight: 738.
Publisher
Bene Factum Publishing
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903071649
ISBN
9781903071649
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.17

Paperback. Heroic, ruthless, highly trained..these are the stories of the most effective, daredevil soldiers the world has ever seen. Num Pages: 288 pages, ill. BIC Classification: BTM; JPWL; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 134 x 22. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
John Blake
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857826777
ISBN
9781857826777
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.33

Hardcover. A compelling biography which reinserts this forgotten Founding Father into the historical canon and reveals the transatlantic dimensions of early American history Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780814721117
ISBN
9780814721117
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 43.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 656 pages, 116 Black and White illustrations and 16 pages in full color. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AGB; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1100.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Dalkey Archive Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781564789921
ISBN
9781564789921
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.76

Paperback. In 1948, in a Greek mountain village, Eleni Gatzoyiannis was arrested, tortured and shot. She was one of the 158,000 victims of the Greek Civil War. Her crime had been to help her children escape from the Communist guerrillas who occupied their village. Her son, Nicholas Gage, was then eight years old. Num Pages: 640 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 3JJPG; BG; BTC; HBJD; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 35. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
640
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860463464
ISBN
9781860463464
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.35

Paperback. A study of the ideology of Savitri Devi, whose beliefs combined Aryan supremacism and anti-semitism with Hinduism, social Darwinism and a fundamentally biocentric view of life. This book examines how Devi has been lionized by the fringe radical right as a foremother of Nazi ideology. Num Pages: 278 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; JPFQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 410.
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
62515th
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814731116
ISBN
9780814731116
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.60

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