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Biography: historical, political & military

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Biography: historical, political & military

Paperback. Takes us on a seductive journey through author's childhood and adolescence, along Jerusalem's war-torn streets in the 1940s and '50s, and into the infernal marriage of two kind, well-meaning people: his fussy, logical father, and his dreamy, romantic mother. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 129 x 36. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
Vintage
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099450030
ISBN
9780099450030
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.71

Hardcover. The story of Philip Snow's time as Bursar of Rugby School during the 1950s. It reads like a social history of the times, since he found himself rubbing shoulders with eminent figures from a variety of fields - cricket, arts and letters, politics, the armed services, the law, academia and royalty. Num Pages: 256 pages, b&w halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGHA; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 31. Weight in Grams: 562.
Publisher
I. B. Tauris
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860641497
ISBN
9781860641497
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 48.16

Paperback. Classic account of an idyllic childhood in Italy, under the shadow of approaching war. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JJF; BGHA; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
W&N
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780228648
ISBN
9781780228648
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.71

Hardcover. On 19 November 1838 James Bell, then aged 21, set out in the sailing vessel the Planter from St Katharine Docks in London to travel to Adelaide, an infant colony half a world away and not yet two years old. He left behind family, good friends and the mysterious 'C.P.', a young woman with whom he hoped one day to be reunited. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1MBFS; BGHA; BJ; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 136 x 20. Weight in Grams: 326. 224 pages, illustrations. On 19 November 1838 James Bell, then aged 21, set out in the sailing vessel the Planter from St Katharine Docks in London to travel to Adelaide, an infant colony half a world away and not yet two years old. He left behind family, good friends and the mysterious 'C.P.', a young woman with whom he hoped one day to be reunited. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1MBFS; BGHA; BJ; WTLP. Dimension: 205 x 136 x 20. Weight: 324.
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781742377957
ISBN
9781742377957
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.58

Paperback. During World War I, Georgina Howell worked her way up from spy to army major to become one of the most powerful woman in the British Empire. After the defeat of the Ottoman Empire, she was instrumental in drawing the borders that define the region today, including creating an independent Iraq. This book deals with her life and work. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780143107378
ISBN
9780143107378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.71

Hardcover. This biographical study of A.J.P. Taylor includes details of his childhood, family and his time as teacher, broadcaster journalist and historian. It attempts to evaluate how far he fulfilled his aim and conviction as to the importance of history and its place at the heart of national consciousness. Num Pages: 256 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 816. Fine in fine dustwrapper, else a good clean copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
I.B. Tauris
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
SKU
KCG0004030
ISBN
9781860642869
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 12.57

Paperback. Num Pages: 796 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, frontispiece. BIC Classification: BGH; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 45. Weight in Grams: 865.
Publisher
Random House Trade Paperbacks
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812975703
ISBN
9780812975703
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 17.51

Hardcover. The Umayyad Caliph and founder of the Dome of Rock is captured here in a concise and clear manner. Series: Makers of the Muslim World. Num Pages: 139 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 222 x 16. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
139
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851683611
ISBN
9781851683611
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.40

Hardcover. The only English Language biography of President Abdullah Gul - a significant figure in Turkey's recent political developments and the lead candidate as Turkey's next Prime Minister Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 3JMC; 3JMG; BGH; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 237 x 37. Weight in Grams: 710.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780745626
ISBN
9781780745626
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.49

Paperback. Abraham Lincoln confronted the great questions of his age: slavery, democracy and nationalism. This biography explains the national and international factors that shaped the life and career of an ambitious, brilliant and rather strange man who rose to power at a moment when the modern world was taking shape. Series: Pocket Giants. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 8. Weight in Grams: 148.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752497754
ISBN
9780752497754
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.15

Hardcover. Political memoir of a dissenting voice in British politics. Num Pages: 320 pages, 37 bw in 2x8pp plates. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; 3JM; BGHA; BM; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 241 x 35. Weight in Grams: 708. Inscribed to previous owner. Good clean copy in good dustwrapper showing minor shelf wear
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
I.B.Tauris
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSS0010320
ISBN
9781784534509
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. Num Pages: 466 pages, 15 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJC; 3JJF; 3JJG; BGH; HBJD1; HBLW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 338 x 241 x 44. Weight in Grams: 812. 8vo. very good copy in dustwrapper
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Irish Academic Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
SKU
KEX0286071
ISBN
9780716532996
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 35.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 12 x b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; BGH; BGT; MMH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Irish Academic Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780716532699
ISBN
9780716532699
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 23.14

Paperback. Ada's Algorithm tells the story of Ada Lovelace's turbulent life, and tells through the story of her life how she could have started the digital revolution two centuries ago but was thwarted by the then prevalent disregard for the intelligence of women. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BGH; PBC; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Gibson Square Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783340712
ISBN
9781783340712
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.13

Paperback. Adam Smith is celebrated all over the world as the author of The Wealth of Nations and the founder of modern economics. A few of his ideas - such as the 'Invisible Hand' of the market - have become icons of the modern world. This is a biography of Adam Smith. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: BGH; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 300.
Edition
UK ed.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140287288
ISBN
9780140287288
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.22

Paperback. Num Pages: 162 pages, 40 b/w photos & maps. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 136 x 13. Weight in Grams: 220.
Publisher
Glyndwr Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
162
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903529171
ISBN
9781903529171
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99

Paperback. Togo Heihachiro (1848-1934) was born into a feudal society that had lived in seclusion for 250 years. Delving beyond Togo's finest hour at the Battle of Tsushima, this title portrays the life of a diffident Japanese sailor in Victorian Britain. Num Pages: 280 pages, 14. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; BGH; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 136 x 22. Weight in Grams: 384.
Publisher
Haus Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906598624
ISBN
9781906598624
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.71

Hardcover.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
309
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781862273146
ISBN
9781862273146
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.18

Paperback.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781550731
ISBN
9781781550731
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.17

Hardcover. Portugal's poor military performance in the First World War, notably in Africa, restricted Afonso Costa's (1871-1937) ability to secure his diplomatic aims which, in any case, were highly unrealistic. Nevertheless, his loyal press in Portugal described him as the leader of the small nations', and reported his every statement as a major triumph. Series Editor(s): Sharp, Alan. Series: Makers of the Modern World. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DSP; 3JJF; BGH; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 207 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 456.
Publisher
Haus Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905791873
ISBN
9781905791873
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.16

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