Biography: historical, political & military
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Biography: historical, political & military
Paperback. The immortal lovers of novels, plays and films, Antony and Cleopatra were reviled by contemporary Romans, but history has transformed them into tragic heroes. Their blending of politics and sex led to the ruin of both, since their main rival Octavian-Augustus was able to portray Cleopatra as the arch enemy of Rome and Antony as her consort. Num Pages: 288 pages, 50 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; BGH; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 281
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752443836
- ISBN
- 9780752443836
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.16
€ 24.99
€ 22.16
Hardback. Jean Flori's Richard Coeur de Lion was written to mark the eighth centenary of the death of the "knightly king". The book is a tour de force that provides the reader with a reappraisal of Richard's life as well as a study of the myth and reality of Richard's image as the personification of medieval chivalry. Num Pages: 544 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748620463
- ISBN
- 9780748620463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.49€ 159.70
€ 166.49
€ 159.70
Paperback. Provides not only the details for all those from the area who fell in the Great War but also personal information, including letters and photographs, for every man featured. This book serves as a timeline for the significant events of the war and reveals several stories and facts along the way, such as why bodies were lost. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; 3JJF; BGH; HBJD1; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 169 x 17. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444284
- ISBN
- 9780752444284
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.16
€ 21.99
€ 20.16
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Haymarket Books United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608460748
- ISBN
- 9781608460748
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.82
€ 25.99
€ 22.82
Paperback. This book provides a history of the Gloster Gladiator, the biplane fighter made famous during the defense of Malta in World War Two, and of its designer, H.P. Folland. The Gladiator began its life as a private venture; the last British biplane fighter, it was a development of the Gauntlet with an enclosed cockpit and cantilever landing gear. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752443973
- ISBN
- 9780752443973
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.19
€ 21.99
€ 20.19
Paperback. Antonia Augusta - daughter of Mark Antony, mother of Claudius, grandmother of Caligula and great-grandmother of Nero - spent her life close to the seat of power and was an important figure in Imperial Rome. This biography uses inscriptions, coins, papyri and sculpture to illuminate her life. Num Pages: 290 pages, 109 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA; HDDK; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Publisher
- Libri Publications
- Number of pages
- 290
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781901965056
- ISBN
- 9781901965056
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.73
€ 36.73
Paperback. An independent woman of ancient Egypt brought to life from obscure papyrus records, by the author of Djekhy & Son. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; BGH; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 150. .
- Publisher
- The American University in Cairo Press Egypt
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789774166778
- ISBN
- 9789774166778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.18
€ 26.99
€ 24.18
Paperback. In 1940, against the backdrop of the Battle of Britain, 66 Squadron's commanding officer, Squadron Leader Athol Forbes, asked ten of his pilots to record their experiences of flying one of the greatest aerial battles ever waged. This title presents the accounts of pilot officers and sergeant pilots from various walks of life. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGHA; HBJD1; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 116 x 20. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752456430
- ISBN
- 9780752456430
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.17
€ 13.99
€ 13.17
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations maps. BIC Classification: 1DSM; 3JJH; BGH; BTM; HBG; HBJD; HBW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 244. Ground and Air Heroes of the George Cross Island. 176 pages, Illustrations maps. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DSM; 3JJH; BGH; BTM; HBJD; HBWQ. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 17. Weight: 244.
- Publisher
- Crecy Publishing
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780907579588
- ISBN
- 9780907579588
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.77
€ 10.99
€ 9.77
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Dundurn Group Ltd Canada
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781459719293
- ISBN
- 9781459719293
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.02
€ 26.99
€ 24.02
Paperback. A famous defender of the underdog, the oppressed, and the powerless, Clarence Darrow (1857-1938) is one of the true legends of the American legal system. This book collects Darrow's most influential summations and supplements them with scene-setting explanations and comprehensive notes. Editor(s): Weinberg, Arthur. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; LAS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 33. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226136509
- ISBN
- 9780226136509
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 24.94
€ 31.99
€ 24.94
Paperback. Num Pages: 235 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; BGX; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 137 x 18. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Thomas Nelson Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 235
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781595553539
- ISBN
- 9781595553539
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.25
€ 20.99
€ 19.25
Paperback. Was Edward IV a vain and self-indulgent playboy, more interested in his own pleasures than the well-being of his kingdom, or was his life cut tragically short, thus preventing him from fully establishing the 'new monarchy' more commonly associated with his son-in-law, Henry VII? This biography reassesses this debate. Series: Routledge Historical Biographies. Num Pages: 288 pages, 3 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415368001
- ISBN
- 9780415368001
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.51
€ 55.51
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Cork University Press Cork, Ireland
- Number of pages
- 300
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781859183793
- ISBN
- 9781859183793
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.00€ 24.15
€ 29.00
€ 24.15
Paperback. Num Pages: maps. BIC Classification: 1F; BGH; BGR; HBJF; HBLC1; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 133 x 20. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Random House USA Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 317
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780307407160
- ISBN
- 9780307407160
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.91
€ 20.99
€ 15.91
Paperback. This is the story of the destruction of a talented Jewish family, and of the survival against all the odds of two young sisters. It is one of the most moving stories to emerge from the Second World War. Anita and her elder sister Renate were saved by their exceptional courage, determination and ingenuity. Num Pages: 184 pages, 42 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: BGHA; HBG; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- Giles de la Mare Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900357012
- ISBN
- 9781900357012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.13
€ 19.99
€ 18.13
Hardcover. From Richard Pike, best-selling author of Hunter Boys and The Lightning Boys series comes the newest addition to Grub Street's popular Boys series; Phantom Boys. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrated throughout. BIC Classification: BGH; JWMV3; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 27. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Publisher
- Grub Street Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909808225
- ISBN
- 9781909808225
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 35.26
€ 42.99
€ 35.26
Paperback. A comprehensive new biography exploring the greatness and limits of the 'Iron Chancellor', Otto von Bismarck: a political genius who remade Europe and united Germany between 1862 and 1890 by the sheer power of his great personality. Num Pages: 600 pages, 16pp black & white plates, 3 maps. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 231 x 45. Weight in Grams: 916.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 600
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199642427
- ISBN
- 9780199642427
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 25.89
€ 35.99
€ 25.89
Paperback. Editor(s): Lence, Ross M. Num Pages: 656 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; DNF; HBJK; HBLL; HPC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1034.
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 656
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865971035
- ISBN
- 9780865971035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.44
€ 14.99
€ 12.44
Paperback. Deals with the friendship between two men looking to change the world - a repentant jihadist and a journalist. This title takes us from their first meeting in a Spartan flat in the rough suburbs of Manchester, through a dramatic arrest, a bombing, a stabbing and a reporting career on the brink of ruin. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGHA; BM; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 25. .
- Publisher
- Guardian Faber Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783350452
- ISBN
- 9781783350452
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.76
€ 17.99
€ 13.76
Hardcover. Patrice Gueniffey, the leading French historian of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic age, takes up the epic narrative at the heart of this turbulent period: the life of Napoleon himself, from his boyhood in Corsica, to his meteoric rise during the Italian and Egyptian campaigns, to his proclamation as Consul for Life in 1802. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JF; 3JH; BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 246 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1622.
- Publisher
- Belknap Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674368354
- ISBN
- 9780674368354
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 36.55
€ 43.99
€ 36.55
Paperback. In a startling reinterpretation of the evidence, Stillman Drake advances the hypothesis that Galileo's trial and condemnation by the Inquisition was caused not by his defiance of the Church, but by the hostility of contemporary philosophers. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages, halftones and drawings. BIC Classification: BGH; PDX; PG; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 160 x 10. Weight in Grams: 144.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192854568
- ISBN
- 9780192854568
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.62
€ 11.99
€ 10.62
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Ayebia Clarke Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 242
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780956240163
- ISBN
- 9780956240163
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.21
€ 21.99
€ 17.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BGH; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- The Alpha Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781898595557
- ISBN
- 9781898595557
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.55€ 62.35
€ 63.55
€ 62.35