Biography
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Biography
Paperback. Features each of the forty cases. This volume is illustrated with photographs, documents, news cuttings and engravings. It is of interest to everyone interested in the shadier side of the region's history. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 11. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752452609
- ISBN
- 9780752452609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.37
€ 19.99
€ 18.37
Paperback. Seventeen men, who paid for their crimes on the gallows, have been buried at Crumlin Road Gaol between 1854 and 1961. This is the story of execution in Belfast and of the men who were prepared to take a life; of the men, women and children who were their victims; and the hangmen. Often sad and gruesome, but fascinating true crime stories. Num Pages: 160 pages, Photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 232 x 12. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Publisher
- Colourpoint Creative Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781780730493
- ISBN
- 9781780730493
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 7.00
€ 13.99
€ 7.00
Paperback. For decades the walls of Durham Gaol have contained some of the country's most infamous criminals. Until hanging was abolished in the 1960s it was also the main centre of execution for convicted killers from all over the north east. A total of 76 people took the short walk to the gallows here. This book features each of the 76 cases. Num Pages: 128 pages, 50 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 174 x 3. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750947503
- ISBN
- 9780750947503
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 19.56
€ 21.99
€ 19.56
Paperback. This book gathers together the stories of the 121 prisoners who were executed at Gloucester between 1792, when the first prisoner was hanged on the roof over the entrance gate of the newly-built prison, and 1939, when the last convict was executed within the prison's walls. Num Pages: 160 pages, 80 b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752458182
- ISBN
- 9780752458182
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.57
€ 24.99
€ 18.57
Paperback. For years, the high walls of Leeds' Armley Gaol have contained many infamous criminals. Until hanging was abolished in the 1960s Armley was also the main centre of execution for convicted killers from all parts of Yorkshire and the east coast. This title is suitable for those who are interested in the shadier side of Yorkshire's history. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950930
- ISBN
- 9780750950930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.03
€ 19.99
€ 16.03
Paperback. A book that gathers together the stories of 120 criminals hanged at both Lincoln Castle Prison and HMP Lincoln on Greetwell Road between 1203 and 1961. It features condemned that range from coiners and forgers, to thieves, highwamen and poisoners. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750951104
- ISBN
- 9780750951104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.58
€ 17.99
€ 16.58
Paperback. Over the years the high walls of Liverpool's Walton Gaol have contained some of the infamous criminals from the north of England. Fully illustrated with photographs, cuttings and engravings, this title is suitable for anyone interested in the darker side of both Liverpool and the north of England's history. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 146
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750947510
- ISBN
- 9780750947510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.58
€ 19.99
€ 18.58
Paperback. For years, the high walls of Manchester's Strangeways Prison have contained some of England's infamous criminals. This title features the cases of the criminals such as: Dr Buck Ruxton, who butchered his wife and maid; John Jackson, who escaped from Strangeways after murdering a prison warder; and, Chung Yi Miao, who strangled his wife to death. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950527
- ISBN
- 9780750950527
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.58
€ 24.99
€ 18.58
Paperback. Tells the story of those who ended up on the end of the hangman's rope at Norwich Castle Prison, Norwich City Prison on Earlham Road and the later Victorian Norwich Prison on Knox Road. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752458656
- ISBN
- 9780752458656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.61
€ 24.99
€ 18.61
Paperback. The first comprehensive study on the artist and writer C.R.W. Nevinson; an important contribution to the understanding of intellectual thought and culture in 20th Century Britain. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AGB; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Publisher
- Lutterworth Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718830908
- ISBN
- 9780718830908
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
paperback. Num Pages: 508 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFM; 3JH; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The Maryland Center for History and Culture United States
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780938420941
- ISBN
- 9780938420941
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.87
€ 28.87
Paperback. Ai Weiwei's Sunflower Seeds, a famous living Chinese artist and activist, and a figure of extraordinary talent, courage and integrity. This book is an exploration of Ai Weiwei's life, art and activism. It is a picture of the man and his beliefs, what he is trying to communicate with his art, and of his campaign for democracy in China. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACXJ; AGB; BGF; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571280469
- ISBN
- 9780571280469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 17.66
€ 25.99
€ 17.66
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Vertebrate Graphics Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781911342311
- ISBN
- 9781911342311
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.55
€ 17.99
€ 16.55
Paperback. Clean copy in good to very good condition. Some light shelf wear.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Flamingo
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- New edition
- SKU
- KRF0004952
- ISBN
- 9780006547112
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.70
€ 5.70
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- Hachette Books Ireland
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444783148
- ISBN
- 9781444783148
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.95
€ 13.99
€ 10.95
Paperback. The remarkable life story of the first Jewish superstar athlete, by New York Times best-selling author Mark Kurlansky Series: Jewish Lives. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1 b&w illustration. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300192469
- ISBN
- 9780300192469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.58
€ 15.99
€ 12.58
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Back Bay Books United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780316734974
- ISBN
- 9780316734974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.43
€ 23.99
€ 16.43
Paperback. Interlacing the life and work of the seminal 20th century philosopher, Hannah Arendt, this biography explores her critique of Saint Augustine and her biographical essay on Rahel Varnhagen. It also accentuates Arendt's commitment to recounting lives and narration and reflects on her perspective on Judaism, anti-Semitism and the "banality of evil." Translator(s): Guberman, Ross. Series: European Perspectives: A Series in Social Thought and Cultural Criticism. Num Pages: 320 pages, 4 halftones. BIC Classification: BGH; HP; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 144 x 19. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231121033
- ISBN
- 9780231121033
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.20
€ 30.99
€ 22.20
Paperback. Examines the aspects of Hannah Arendt's life and thought including: her complex identity as a German Jew; her commitment to and critique of Zionism and the state of Israel; her works on "totalitarianism", Nazism, and the Eichmann trial; and, her intimate and tense connections to German culture. Editor(s): Aschheim, Steven E. Num Pages: 440 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBH; BGH; JFC; JPA; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520220577
- ISBN
- 9780520220577
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.20
€ 38.99
€ 28.20
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 226 x 11. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780816630707
- ISBN
- 9780816630707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.64
€ 30.99
€ 27.64