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Diaries, letters & journals

Hardback. This book is built around two recently discovered war diaries-one by a member of the 23rd Panzer Division which served under Manstein in Russia, and the other by a member of Rommel's AfrikaKorps. Together, along with detailed timelines and brief overviews, they comprise a fascinating "ground level" look at the German side of World War II. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16-page photo section. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1HB; 3JJH; BJ; HBJD; HBJH; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Casemate Books United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781935149057
ISBN
9781935149057
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 32.97

Paperback. When he turned sixty-five, the playwright Simon Gray began to keep a diary: not a careful honing of the day's events with a view to posterity but an account of his thoughts as he had them, honestly, turbulently, digressively expressed. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGLA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 17. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
Granta Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847080547
ISBN
9781847080547
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.27

Paperback. When he turned sixty-five, the playwright Simon Gray began to keep a diary: not a careful honing of the day's events with a view to posterity but an account of his thoughts as he had them, honestly, turbulently, digressively expressed. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGLA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 144.
Publisher
Granta Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
282
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847080554
ISBN
9781847080554
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.27

paperback. A son's search for his father and the father's search, 50 years earlier, for the mysterious Sierra Madre Apaches. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illus., maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; BJ; HBTB; JFSL9; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 480.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Edition
Revised ed.
SKU
V9780803271029
ISBN
9780803271029
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99

Paperback. The first ever translation into English of Lampedusa's correspondence. It Includes recently discovered, previously unpublished letters and unreleased photographs of London by Lampedusa himself. This edition is enriched by new unpublished material not available in the previous hardback edition. Translator(s): Nichols, J. G. Num Pages: 254 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 274. 236 pages, Illustrations, ports. The first ever translation into English of Lampedusa's correspondence. It Includes recently discovered, previously unpublished letters and unreleased photographs of London by Lampedusa himself. This edition is enriched by new unpublished material not available in the previous hardback edition. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BJ. Dimension: 146 x 197 x 27. Weight: 274. Translator(s): Nichols, J. G.
Publisher
Alma Books
Number of pages
236
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2019
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846881374
ISBN
9781846881374
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. The journal of Prussian Major General Benno von Studnitz was originally published in 1891 in a very limited German language edition. Now, translated and edited by his great-grandson, the General's journal appears for the first time in English. Num Pages: 114 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; BGHA; BJ; HBJD; HBLL; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 235 x 10. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
Helion and Company
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910294406
ISBN
9781910294406
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.74

Paperback. Editor(s): Burns, Edward. Num Pages: 920 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: BJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1214.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
920
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231063098
ISBN
9780231063098
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.47
€ 42.58

Hardcover. Perhaps the greatest scholar of Jewish mysticism in the 20th century, Gershom Scholem (1897-1982) once said of himself, "I have no biography, only a bibliography." Yet, in thousands of letters written over his lifetime, many of which are included in this volume, Scholem's biography does unfold. Num Pages: 560 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BGA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 42. Weight in Grams: 912.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
1ST
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674006423
ISBN
9780674006423
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.10
€ 59.01

Hardcover. Covers the period 1 November 1778 through 14 January 1779. This title begins with George Washington at Fredericksburg, New York, watching New York City for signs that the British were about to evacuate North America. The British had different intentions, however, dispatching the first of several amphibious expeditions to invade the Deep South. Editor(s): Lengel, Edward G. Series: Revolutionary War Series. Num Pages: 784 pages, maps, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1197.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
784
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813927213
ISBN
9780813927213
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.74

Hardcover. Describes how Washington moved his army north from White Plains, New York, into new positions that ran from West Point to Danbury, Connecticut. His purpose in doing so was threefold: to protect his army, to protect the strategically important Hudson highlands, and to shore up the equally vital French fleet anchored at Boston. Editor(s): Chase, Philander D. Series: Revolutionary War Series. Num Pages: 784 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1220.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
784
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813926841
ISBN
9780813926841
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.74

Hardcover. Talks about the myriad military and political matters with which Washington dealt during the long war for American independence. This book documents a time of unusual optimism for Washington and his army. It tells how following the victory at the Battle of Monmouth, he received the welcome news that a French fleet had arrived in American waters. Series: Revolutionery War S. Num Pages: 800 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1197.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
800
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813925790
ISBN
9780813925790
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.74

Hardcover. Volume 12 of the "Presidential Series" continues the fourth chronological series of "The Papers of George Washington". This series includes the public papers written by or presented to Washington during his two administrations. Editor(s): Chase, Philander D. Num Pages: 800 pages, 1ill.2M. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1202.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
800
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813923147
ISBN
9780813923147
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.74

Hardcover. Volume 10 of the "Presidential Series" continues the fourth chronological series of "The Papers of George Washington". In the period covered by this volume, the spring and summer of 1792, George Washington was busy dealing with a host of foreign and domestic issues. Series: Presidential Series. Num Pages: 736 pages, 1 Illustrations, 1 port. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1197.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
736
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813921013
ISBN
9780813921013
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.74

Hardcover. Volume 12 of this series documents Washington's unsuccessful efforts to capitalize on the American victory at Saratoga and his decision to encamp the Continental army for the winter at Valley Forge. Series: Revolutionary War series: October-December 1777. Num Pages: 768 pages, 1 map, 1 port. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1361.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
768
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813920771
ISBN
9780813920771
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.74

Hardcover. This is the 11th part in a series of volumes containing the papers of George Washington. This particular volume contains correspondence, orders and other documents from August to October 1777, one of the most militarily active periods of America's Revolutionary War. Series: Papers of George Washington. Num Pages: 730 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1197.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
730
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813920269
ISBN
9780813920269
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.74

Hardcover. This is the ninth volume of George Washington's presidential papers, covering the period September 1791 to February 1792. Over 40 letters concern the problems arising from Pierre L'Enfant's high-handedness as designer of the Federal City. Series: Papers of George Washington: Presidential Series. Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1134.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
672
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813919225
ISBN
9780813919225
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.74

Hardcover. The tenth volume of the revolutionary war papers of George Washington. It opens with Washington headquartered at the Continental army's encampment at Middlebrook, New Jersey. From this vantage point Washington could survey the country between Perth Amboy and New Brunswick. Series: Papers of George Washington: Revolutionary War Series. Num Pages: 768 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1247.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
768
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813919010
ISBN
9780813919010
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.74

Hardcover. This volume covers March-September of 1791, when Washington completed a tour of the southern states. On tour and when he returned to the capital, the heads of executive departments regularly reported to him about affairs of state, whilst friends and foreign correspondents sent news from Europe. Series: Presidential Series. Num Pages: 632 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1089.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
632
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813918105
ISBN
9780813918105
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.74

Hardcover. Part of a series presenting public papers either written by George Washington or presented to him during both of his administrations. Volume 4 covers the autumn and early winter of 1789-90 and focuses on the problems facing the new administration. Series: Papers of George Washington: Presidential Series. Num Pages: 627 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1166.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
627
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813914077
ISBN
9780813914077
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.74

Hardcover. Part of a series which covers the eight precedent-setting years of Washington's presidency and his brief retirement. Volume three covers most of the summer of 1789 and focuses on the problems facing the new administration. Series: Papers of George Washington: Presidential Series. Num Pages: 625 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1166.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
625
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813912103
ISBN
9780813912103
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.74

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