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Paperback. In this compelling account of the decisive World War II battle of El Alamein, Jon Latimer brings to life the harsh desert conflict in North Africa. This is the story of two of the most intriguing commanders of the war and the story of the infantry soldiers who fought in a scorched wilderness. Num Pages: 448 pages, 32 halftones, 14 maps. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 235 x 30. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674013766
- ISBN
- 9780674013766
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.74
€ 41.99
€ 34.74
Paperback. Where Men Win Glory is a profoundly eloquent and affecting account of heroism - a millionaire sports star who gave it all up after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, to fight for his country with the US Army in Afghanistan: only to be killed by one of his own platoon. The gripping story of the life and death of a true American hero. Num Pages: 400 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1KBB; BGH; HBJF; HBLX; HBWS4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 338. The Odyssey of Pat Tillman. 400 pages, maps. Where Men Win Glory is a profoundly eloquent and affecting account of heroism - a millionaire sports star who gave it all up after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, to fight for his country with the US Army in Afghanistan: only to be killed by one of his own platoon. The gripping story of the life and death of a true American hero. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1KBB; BGH; HBJF; HBLX; HBWS4. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 29. Weight: 389.
- Publisher
- Atlantic Books
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848873025
- ISBN
- 9781848873025
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.99
€ 17.99
€ 12.99
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 434 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJG; HBJD; JPF; JPSD; LAZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691646862
- ISBN
- 9780691646862
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 208.69
€ 208.69
Paperback. Based on a decade of research, and on interviews with many of Mao's close circle in China who have never talked before - and everyone outside China who had significant dealings with him, this book is the story of the life of Mao. It is full of revelations, exploding the myth of the Long March, and showing completely unknown Mao. Num Pages: 992 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; HBJF; HBLW; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 44. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099507376
- ISBN
- 9780099507376
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.54
€ 23.99
€ 16.54
Hardcover. American higher education was transformed between the end of the Civil War and the beginning of World War I. This work identifies the forces and explains the events that reformed the college curriculum during this era. It also examines how the study of science became detached from theological considerations. Series: The William G. Bowen Memorial Series in Higher Education. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJC; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW; JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691015569
- ISBN
- 9780691015569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.13€ 68.15
€ 89.13
€ 68.15
Paperback. Revisiting major turning points in Welsh history, from its earliest settlements to the present day, this title re-examines the myths and misconceptions about this country, revealing a people who have reacted with energy and invention to changing times and opportunities. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 25. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849903738
- ISBN
- 9781849903738
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.95
€ 19.99
€ 14.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781305585294
- ISBN
- 9781305585294
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 138.27
€ 138.27
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781305585300
- ISBN
- 9781305585300
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 98.11
€ 98.11
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25. .
- Publisher
- Lid Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910649329
- ISBN
- 9781910649329
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.85
€ 13.99
€ 11.85
Paperback. The rise and fall of the Roman Empire by those that saw it. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 130 x 31. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849010832
- ISBN
- 9781849010832
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.25
€ 11.99
€ 10.25
Paperback. Truth, tragedy and magic, the story of America's original inhabitants Editor(s): Lewis, Jon E. Series: Mammoth Books. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 195 x 131 x 40. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- Robinson
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841195933
- ISBN
- 9781841195933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.39
€ 17.99
€ 13.39
Paperback. From Roman times to the 21st century, Londoners and visitors to the city have recounted the extraordinary events, everyday life and character of this city - from politics, culture, sport, religion, and reportage. This book brings to life the human trial of the capital including invasions by the Vikings, and the brutal execution of Sir Thomas More. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 37. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publisher
- Constable and Robinson United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845299422
- ISBN
- 9781845299422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. Tells the story of the 6th of June, 1944, and the Battle for Normandy. This book features classic accounts by soldiers such as Rommel and Bradley, together with frontline reports by some of the world's finest authors and war correspondents, including Ernest Hemingway and Alan Melville. Editor(s): Lewis, Jon E. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472103987
- ISBN
- 9781472103987
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.39
€ 17.99
€ 13.39
Paperback. Fourteen vivid, first-hand accounts of a soldier's life in the Age of Napoleon Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JF; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 36. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472136152
- ISBN
- 9781472136152
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.43
€ 17.99
€ 13.43
Paperback. Over 40 vivid, eyewitness accounts of the defining conflict of the second half of the twentieth century Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJP; HBJF; HBLW3; HBWS2; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 126 x 39. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472116062
- ISBN
- 9781472116062
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. First-hand accounts of the Holocaust from the rise to power of Hilter to the Nuremberg trials. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 199 x 19. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849017237
- ISBN
- 9781849017237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.79
€ 15.79
Paperback. Series: Stackpole Military Photo Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MKLP; 3JJH; HBJQ; HBLW; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 280 x 13. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811715560
- ISBN
- 9780811715560
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 21.03
€ 26.99
€ 21.03
Paperback. Myitkyina was a vital objective in the Allied re-conquest of Burma in 1943-44. Following the disastrous retreat from Burma in April 1942, China had become isolated from re-supply except for the dangerous air route for US transports over the Himalaya Mountains. This book reveals the Allied attack on Myitkyina. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMB; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 8. Weight in Grams: 357.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472811257
- ISBN
- 9781472811257
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 21.78
€ 26.99
€ 21.78
Paperback. Covers the most humiliating British surrender of the Second World War. The campaign remains hugely controversial. Num Pages: 224 pages, 250 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMS; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 191 x 13. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473845589
- ISBN
- 9781473845589
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.56
€ 24.99
€ 18.56
Paperback. "Immediately useful to anyone interested in Spanish history and culture."-Virginia Quarterly Review Editor(s): Cowans, Jon. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812218466
- ISBN
- 9780812218466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.03
€ 37.99
€ 34.03
Paperback. "It is difficult to think of a better way of introducing students to the rich diversity of Hispanic civilization in the Golden Age and Enlightenment than through the pages of this book."-History Editor(s): Cowans, Jon. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: 1DSE; HBJD; HBLH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812218459
- ISBN
- 9780812218459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
Paperback. This is the third book in the popular Elite Forces Operations Series it will appeal to all interested in Operation Market Garden. Series: Elite Forces Operations Series. Num Pages: 144 pages, 50 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 246 x 0. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2023
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781844152032
- ISBN
- 9781844152032
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.73
€ 23.99
€ 17.73
Paperback. The guide will take the visitor beyond the ferry terminal and hypermarkets to reveal the hidden Calais and the actions of individuals and units in this defence. Series: Battleground Europe. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations, photographs. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD; HBWQ; JWL; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 136 x 10. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850526479
- ISBN
- 9780850526479
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.69
€ 13.99
€ 11.69
Paperback. Walking, cycling and driving guide to the first day of the Battle of the Somme Num Pages: 224 pages, 100 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 215 x 19. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473827998
- ISBN
- 9781473827998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.73
€ 19.99
€ 19.73