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Biography

Paperback. Arguing that the life and work of Sun Yat-sen have been distorted by both myth and demythification, the author provides a fresh overall evaluation of the man and the events that turned an adventurer into the founder of the Chinese Republic and the leader of a great nationalist movement. Translator(s): Lloyd, Janet. Num Pages: 492 pages, 12 half-tones 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 724.
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804740111
ISBN
9780804740111
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 40.21

Paperback. The thrilling true story of the real Great Escape, published to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the escape. Num Pages: 448 pages, 2 x 8pp b&w. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGH; HBWQ; JWXR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444760668
ISBN
9781444760668
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.72

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 143 x 16. Weight in Grams: 386.
Publisher
Tracks Publishing,U.S.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781935937579
ISBN
9781935937579
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.22

Paperback. This volume tells the true story of a historian's lifetime struggle to reveal the truth about crucial aspects of World War II and other international confrontations of the 20th century. Num Pages: 264 pages, 16 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: BGHA; HBAH; HBG; HBWQ; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 460.
Publisher
Giles de la Mare Publishers Dublin, Ireland
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
1st Ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781900357104
ISBN
9781900357104
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 19.52

Paperback. In this devastating and brilliant new book John Simpson offers a compelling and cogent analysis of the West's relationship with Saddam Hussein and Iraq, past and present. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; BGH; HBJF1; HBLW3; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 28. Weight in Grams: 322.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Reprints
Publisher
Pan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
SKU
KNW0009296
ISBN
9780330418904
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback.
Publisher
Thomas Nelson Publishers United States
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781400204724
ISBN
9781400204724
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 13.45

Paperback. The Girondins of Chile deals with events that were inspired by the French Revolution of 1848 and offers a shrewd description of the emerging group of Chilean liberals. Vicuna MacKenna participated in the uprising of 1851, yet his book on the events was not published until 1902. Translator(s): Polt, John. Series: Library of Latin America. Num Pages: 96 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSH; 3JH; BGH; HBG; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 217 x 6. Weight in Grams: 146. Clean copy in good to very good condition. Some light shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Oxford University Press England
Number of pages
94
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
SKU
KRF0006709
ISBN
9780195151817
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The Girondins of Chile deals with events that were inspired by the French Revolution of 1848 and offers a shrewd description of the emerging group of Chilean liberals. Vicuna MacKenna participated in the uprising of 1851, yet his book on the events was not published until 1902. Translator(s): Polt, John. Series: Library of Latin America. Num Pages: 96 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSH; 3JH; BGH; HBG; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 217 x 6. Weight in Grams: 146. Previously read but remains in good to very good condition
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Oxford University Press England
Number of pages
94
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
SKU
KIN0006235
ISBN
9780195151817
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The first real-life story behind HM Customs officer work. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BM; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 127 x 25. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472109422
ISBN
9781472109422
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.13

Hardcover. Raised in Queens, where he worked as a plumber while honing his guitar chops, Johnny Ramone eventually became a founding member of The Ramones, one of the most influential rock bands of all time. This is Johnny Ramone's story and the story of The Ramones from start to finish, told in Johnny's own words and on his own terms. Num Pages: 176 pages, 60 full colour and black and white photographs. BIC Classification: AVGU; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 228 x 17. Weight in Grams: 660.
Publisher
Abrams Image
Number of pages
176
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810996601
ISBN
9780810996601
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.74

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Signed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198703136
ISBN
9780198703136
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.02

Hardback. Now completely revised and updated to cover the period from the birth of Prince George to the arrival of the new prince or princess in April 2015, this book is both an intriguing insight into modern royalty, and an unrivalled souvenir. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 532.
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Revised, Updated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784184148
ISBN
9781784184148
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.80

Paperback. Written by Mihir Bose, one of the UK's most influential sports/business journalists, he shares about the fascinating and gripping story of the rise of the English Premier League and the current crisis it faces. Num Pages: 375 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 154 x 33. Weight in Grams: 712.
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Singapore
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9789814328180
ISBN
9789814328180
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.82

Paperback. When Edward of York seized the English throne in 1461, he could have chosen any bride he wanted, but it was the beautiful widow, Elizabeth Wydeville, who captured his heart. A new assessment of the tumultuous life of the real White Queen and her husband. Num Pages: 304 pages, 40. BIC Classification: BG; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 217 x 35. Weight in Grams: 220.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445654935
ISBN
9781445654935
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.40

Paperback. .
Publisher
Atlantic Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786490322
ISBN
9781786490322
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.87

Paperback. Num Pages: 122 pages. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 141 x 9. Weight in Grams: 138.
Publisher
Melville House Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612194004
ISBN
9781612194004
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.08

Paperback. Written in the final months of her life, Cory Taylor's Dying is a deeply moving meditation on death, and a joyful and wise tribute to life Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Canongate Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782119784
ISBN
9781782119784
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.56

Paperback. Num Pages: 234 pages, illustrations, maps, portraits. BIC Classification: 1FPC; BGA; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 133. .
Publisher
Signal Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904955016
ISBN
9781904955016
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 21.56

Paperback. Lady Wortley Montagu (1689-1762) was described by a contemporary, as 'one of the most extraordary shining characters in the world..'. Her newly edited letters tell of her travels through Europe to Turkey in 1716. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 2AB; BG; BJ; JFC; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 16. Weight in Grams: 166.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853816796
ISBN
9781853816796
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.66

Paperback. In August 2015 Guy Martin crashed out of the lead of an Ulster Grand Prix superbike race held on the world's fastest racetrack. He had surgery to bolt his broken spine and hand back together. But he wasn't about to take it easy.. In this book, Britain's favourite daredevil shows how he fills his time when road racing is taken out of the equation. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 21. Weight in Grams: 253.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753545324
ISBN
9780753545324
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.75

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