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Paperback. The powerful and bestselling memoir of a young Jewish pianist who survived the war in Warsaw against all odds. Made into a Bafta and Oscar-winning film. Translator(s): Bell, Anthea. Num Pages: 224 pages, 4. BIC Classification: 1DVP; AVH; AVRG; BGFA; HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753814055
- ISBN
- 9780753814055
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.02
€ 13.99
€ 11.02
Paperback. Editor(s): Bulhak, Wladyslaw; Friis, Thomas Wegener. Num Pages: 283 pages. BIC Classification: 1DV; HBJD; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 249 x 21. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Press of Southern Denmark
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788776748531
- ISBN
- 9788776748531
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.02
€ 32.99
€ 24.02
Paperback. September 1940. With calm deliberation, Polish Army officer Witold Pilecki walked into a Nazi German street roundup in Warsaw.. and became Auschwitz Prisoner No. 4859. Translator(s): Garlinski, Jarek. Num Pages: 460 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 40 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBTZ1; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 31. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Publisher
- Aquila Polonica Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 460
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607720102
- ISBN
- 9781607720102
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.58
€ 44.58
Paperback. Useful to sovietologists, political scientists, and students of communism and nationalism. This title argues that the collapse of the Soviet Union was the result of an attempt by Gorbachev to concentrate political power. It also examines the complex relationship between the Communist Party, the KGB, and the military. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; HBJD; HBLW3; JPA; JPFC; JPFN; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822321248
- ISBN
- 9780822321248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.20
€ 26.99
€ 25.20
paperback. Editor(s): Solberg, Winton U. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5182 x 3556 x 33. Weight in Grams: 717.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252061240
- ISBN
- 9780252061240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.22
€ 41.99
€ 37.22
Paperback. John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough (1644-1722), was one of the greatest military commanders and statesmen in the history of England. His descendant, Sir Winston Churchill, wrote this work as both an act of homage, and as an historical insight into the man behind the statesman. Num Pages: 1050 pages, 1 halftone, 79 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JD; 3JF; BGH; HBJD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 226 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1464.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 1050
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226106335
- ISBN
- 9780226106335
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.36€ 45.65
€ 53.36
€ 45.65
Hardcover. This book illustrates the battles by the western Allies to liberate western Europe during the Second World War and follows the fighting, month by month, beginning with D-Day in Normandy until signatures on a document in Berlin eleven months later denoted the final defeat of Nazi Germany. Editor(s): Ramsey, Winston G. Num Pages: 544 pages, Over 1500 colour, black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 312 x 223 x 41. Weight in Grams: 2526.
- Publisher
- After the Battle
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781870067843
- ISBN
- 9781870067843
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.30€ 50.82
€ 53.30
€ 50.82
paperback. John Brown Russwurm (1799-1851) played a pioneering role as an educator, abolitionist, editor, government official, emigrationist and colonizationist. He is the first African American graduate of Maine's Bowdoin College, and co-founder of "Freedom's Journal". This title presents an account of Russwurm's life. Num Pages: 288 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814742907
- ISBN
- 9780814742907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.99
€ 24.99
€ 22.99
Hardcover. Tells the fascinating story of three extraordinary heroes who defined aviation during the great age of flight. This book takes us from the feats of World War I through the heroism of World War II and beyond, including daring military raids and survival-at-sea. It includes barnstorming to flying blindfolded, and a kidnapping to secret spying. Num Pages: 464 pages, 25 Black and White Photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; JWG; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 237 x 38. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society United States
- Edition
- 1ST
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426211560
- ISBN
- 9781426211560
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 26.97
€ 31.99
€ 26.97
Paperback. A vivid page-turning narrative of the most horrific battle in history by a soldier turned bestselling novelist Series: Cassell Military Paperbacks. Num Pages: 304 pages, 65, 5 maps. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- Weidenfeld Military
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780304366569
- ISBN
- 9780304366569
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.04
€ 13.99
€ 11.04
Paperback. From Winston Groom, the best-selling author of Forrest Gump; Shiloh, 1862; and Vicksburg, 1863, comes the fascinating story of three extraordinary heroes who defined aviation during the great age of flight. Num Pages: 464 pages, 50 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; JWG; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 230 x 37. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426213694
- ISBN
- 9781426213694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.37
€ 18.37
Hardback. Celebrated historian Winston Groom tells the intertwined and uniquely American tales of George Patton, Douglas MacArthur, and George Marshall - from the World War I battle that shaped them to their greatest victory: leading the allies to victory in World War II. Num Pages: 496 pages, 50 black and white photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBWQ; JWA; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426215490
- ISBN
- 9781426215490
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 27.63
€ 31.99
€ 27.63
Hardcover. Fortified beyond all proportion, the Channel Islands' legacy from the World War II is explored in this work. It examines the Commando raids and includes annotated aerial photgraphs, a review of the museums and cemeteries, and details of how the islands' hotels were used by the Germans. Series: After the Battle S. Num Pages: 256 pages, 650 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 302 x 214 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1486. Then and Now. Series: After the Battle S. 256 pages, 650 illustrations. Fortified beyond all proportion, the Channel Islands' legacy from the World War II is explored in this work. It examines the Commando raids and includes annotated aerial photgraphs, a review of the museums and cemeteries, and details of how the islands' hotels were used by the Germans. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWL. Dimension: 302 x 214 x 23. Weight: 1378.
- Publisher
- After the Battle
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780900913228
- ISBN
- 9780900913228
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.16
€ 37.99
€ 27.16
Hardcover. This volume covers September 3rd, 1939 to September 6th, 1940 of World War II. The book uses extracts from a log compiled by the Ministry of Home Security, which provides a contemporary diary of events. There are also articles by historians and eyewitnesses which interspace the daily happenings. Editor(s): Ramsey, Winston G. Series: After the Battle S. Num Pages: 336 pages, 856 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWL; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 299 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1606.
- Publisher
- After the Battle United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780900913457
- ISBN
- 9780900913457
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 32.65
€ 40.99
€ 32.65
Hardcover. This is the second part of a two volume set exploring the inception, planning and preparation of the offensive to liberate Europe, Operation "Overlord", culminating in its launch on D-Day. Editor(s): Ramsey, Winston G. Num Pages: 416 pages, 1000 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; JWF; JWG; JWKT; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 303 x 225 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2304. 416 pages, 1000 illustrations. Editor(s): Ramsey, Winston G. This is the second part of a two volume set exploring the inception, planning and preparation of the offensive to liberate Europe, Operation "Overlord", culminating in its launch on D-Day. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; JWF; JWG; JWKT; JWL. Dimension: 303 x 225 x 31. Weight: 2310.
- Publisher
- After the Battle
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780900913891
- ISBN
- 9780900913891
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.30€ 50.96
€ 53.30
€ 50.96
Hardcover. Documented with facts, figures and eyewitness accounts, the period in question began quietly with the Luftwaffe busy elsewhere through the 1944 "Baby Blitz" and the fearsome V1 and V2 robot bombs. The three volumes of this series are dedicated to those British civilians who died or were injured. Editor(s): Ramsey, Winston G. Series: After the Battle S. Num Pages: 592 pages, 1452 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWL; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 308 x 223 x 39. Weight in Grams: 2458. Series: After the Battle S. 592 pages, 1452 illustrations. Editor(s): Ramsey, Winston G. Documented with facts, figures and eyewitness accounts, the period in question began quietly with the Luftwaffe busy elsewhere through the 1944 "Baby Blitz" and the fearsome V1 and V2 robot bombs. The three volumes of this series are dedicated to those British civilians who died or were injured. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWL; TBX; WGM. Dimension: 302 x 218 x 37. Weight: 2448.
- Publisher
- After the Battle
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Edition
- First Editions
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780900913587
- ISBN
- 9780900913587
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.30€ 51.12
€ 53.30
€ 51.12
Hardcover. This is the first of a two volume set exploring the inception, planning and preparation of the offensive to liberate Europe, Operation "Overlord", culminating in its launch on D-Day. Editor(s): Ramsey, Winston G. Num Pages: 320 pages, 800 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; JWF; JWG; JWKT; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 308 x 219 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1864.
- Publisher
- After the Battle United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780900913846
- ISBN
- 9780900913846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 32.61
€ 40.99
€ 32.61
Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBS; 3JH; HBJH; HBLL; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 145 x 28. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620874769
- ISBN
- 9781620874769
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 15.48
€ 15.99
€ 15.48
Paperback. Winston Churchill's six-volume history of the cataclysm that swept the world remains the definitive history of the Second World War. Series: The Second World War. Num Pages: 704 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141441764
- ISBN
- 9780141441764
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.34
€ 21.99
€ 16.34
Paperback. Winston Churchill's six-volume history of the cataclysm that swept the world remains the definitive history of the Second World War. Series: The Second World War. Num Pages: 960 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 43. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141441757
- ISBN
- 9780141441757
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.34
€ 21.99
€ 16.34