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Hardcover. Alexander I was a ruler with high aspirations for the people of Russia. Cosseted as a young grand duke by Catherine the Great, he ascended to the throne in 1801 after the brutal assassination of his father. This biography focuses on the complex forces that shaped Alexander's tumultuous reign. Translator(s): Emanuel, Susan. Num Pages: 504 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JH; BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 233 x 39. Weight in Grams: 834.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press United States
Edition
Tra
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875804668
ISBN
9780875804668
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 40.29

Paperback. The definitive biography of Alexander McQueen which reveals the source of his genius and the links between his dark work and even darker life. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2x8pp Colour Plates. BIC Classification: AKB; AKT; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130. .
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471131806
ISBN
9781471131806
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.67

Paperback. Part of a series which follows the outline of writers' working lives, aiming to trace the professional, publishing and social contexts which shaped their writing. This is a sympathetic portrait of the poet who overcame the obscurity of his origins to become the uncrowned Laureate of his age. Series: Literary Lives. Num Pages: 176 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSBD; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 142 x 11. Weight in Grams: 218.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
190
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333426913
ISBN
9780333426913
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.95

Hardback. Alexander Romanovitch Luria is widely recognized as one of the most prominent neuropsychologists of the twentieth century. Written by his long-standing colleague, this book is devoted to his life and work, and includes a comprehensive of Luria's writings. Editor(s): Tupper, David E. Series: Plenum Series in Russian Neuropsychology. Num Pages: 184 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJ; BG; JMM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306464942
ISBN
9780306464942
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.61

Paperback. Series: Historical Materialism. Num Pages: 426 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; KNXB2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Haymarket Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781608465583
ISBN
9781608465583
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.08

Paperback. Num Pages: 308 pages. BIC Classification: BGL. Dimension: 150 x 210 x 16. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon Germany
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
SKU
V9783838205892
ISBN
9783838205892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 31.41

Paperback. Tough, resolute, fearless, Alexander was a born warrior and ruler of passionate ambition who understood the intense adventure of conquest and of the unknown. When he died in 323 BC aged thirty-two, his vast empire comprised more than two million square miles, spanning from Greece to India. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
Penguin Books
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141020761
ISBN
9780141020761
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.45

Paperback. .
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780060570132
ISBN
9780060570132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.40

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Simon & Schuster United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9781416592815
ISBN
9781416592815
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.16

Hardcover. Presents translations of some of the important ancient writings on the life and legacy of Alexander the Great. This book offers comprehensive coverage of Alexander, from his family background to his military conquests, death and legacy. It includes a bibliography of modern works, visual sources and a map of Alexander's expedition. Editor(s): Heckel, Waldemar; Yardley, J. C. Series: Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History. Num Pages: 376 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 174 x 27. Weight in Grams: 830.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631228202
ISBN
9780631228202
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 146.64

Paperback. * This source book presents fresh new translations of the most important ancient writings on the life and legacy of Alexander the Great. * Provides comprehensive coverage of Alexander, from his family background to his military conquests, death and legacy. Editor(s): Heckel, Waldemar; Yardley, J. C. Series: Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History. Num Pages: 376 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 174 x 21. Weight in Grams: 628.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631228219
ISBN
9780631228219
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.60

paperback. Here is one of the great biographies of Alexander, in its original form, brought fully up to date with findings of modern research and criticism. Translator(s): Richards, G. C. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 208 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1967
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Edition
Reissue
SKU
V9780393003819
ISBN
9780393003819
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.93

Paperback. Num Pages: 237 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
The University of Michigan Press United States
Number of pages
237
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472030811
ISBN
9780472030811
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.43

Paperback. Num Pages: 196 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 1QDAG; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 286.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1974
Publisher
University of Pittsburgh Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822960843
ISBN
9780822960843
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.39

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198706151
ISBN
9780198706151
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.71

Paperback. Defeating the mighty Persian Empire at the age of 22, Alexander the Great rapidly conquered the rest of the then known world. This book traces the career of Alexander who was destined to become one of the greatest generals the world has known, and celebrates his legacy to Greek civilization. Series: New Horizons S. Num Pages: 176 pages, 153 illustrations, 121 in colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BGH; HBG; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 176 x 125 x 7. Weight in Grams: 282.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500300701
ISBN
9780500300701
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.81

Paperback. Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) is famous for his work in physical geography, botanical geography, and climatology, and his role as a popularizer of the sciences. This volume traces Humboldt's biographical identities through Germany's collective past to shed light on the historical instability of our scientists. Num Pages: 320 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: BGT; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 227 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
University of Chicago Press Paperback Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226731490
ISBN
9780226731490
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 25.44

Hardback. On the bicentennial of his death, this beautifully illustrated volume pays tribute to the Scot who became the father of American ornithology. Alexander Wilson made unique contributions to ecology and animal behavior. His drawings of birds in realistic poses in their natural habitat inspired Audubon, Spencer Fullerton Baird, and other naturalists. Num Pages: 400 pages, 146 color illustrations, 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AGN; BGT; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 163 x 43. Weight in Grams: 936.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
400
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674072558
ISBN
9780674072558
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 33.31

Paperback. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; BGH; HBJD; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 217 x 18. Weight in Grams: 218.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875807485
ISBN
9780875807485
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.25

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Boydell Press
Number of pages
422
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843835783
ISBN
9781843835783
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.37

Hardback. From the illustrious son of Zeus down to the absolute monarch idealised by Louis XIV, from the valiant knight of the crusaders to the Moslem philosopher-king, the author reveals the gamut of contrasts that make up the legend of Alexander, this extraordinary hero of history and myth. Translator(s): Lloyd, Janet. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5M. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 514.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748617647
ISBN
9780748617647
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.68
€ 133.78

Paperback. From the illustrious son of Zeus down to the absolute monarch idealised by Louis XIV, from the valiant knight of the crusaders to the Moslem philosopher-king, the author reveals the gamut of contrasts that make up the legend of Alexander, this extraordinary hero of history and myth. Translator(s): Lloyd, Janet. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5M. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 159 x 236 x 14. Weight in Grams: 382.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748617654
ISBN
9780748617654
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 36.90

Paperback. Num Pages: 518 pages. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 733.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Haymarket Books United States
Edition
Rev ed
Number of pages
518
Condition
New
SKU
V9781608463688
ISBN
9781608463688
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 25.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBS; BGA; HBJK; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Univ Tennessee Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781572339330
ISBN
9781572339330
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 46.80

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