Biography: historical, political & military
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Biography: historical, political & military
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
€ 14.99
€ 13.16
Hardcover. Missionaries have been blamed for some of the worst effects of western imperialism in Africa. This book, based on the letters of Herbert and Doris Gerrard, leaves readers to judge for themselves. Gerrsrd was a medical missionary who served in Zambia and Kenya for 26 years. Num Pages: 280 pages, 16ill.2M. BIC Classification: 1H; BGHA; HBJH; HBLW; HRCX7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 137 x 27. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publisher
- I.B.Tauris
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860646591
- ISBN
- 9781860646591
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 48.20
€ 49.99
€ 48.20
Paperback. Continuing the book "I Dreamed of Africa", this volume is written in episodes. The author refers glancingly to the deaths of her husband and son, covering family issues, the conservation and preservation of the animals around her and the fear and beauty of being lost in the bush at night. Num Pages: 160 pages, b&w and colour photographs, maps, glossary. BIC Classification: 1H; BGH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 135 x 15. Weight in Grams: 156. Continuing the book "I Dreamed of Africa", this volume is written in episodes. The author refers glancingly to the deaths of her husband and son, covering family issues, the conservation and preservation of the animals around her and the fear and beauty of being lost in the bush at night. Num Pages: 160 pages, b&w and colour photographs, maps, glossary. BIC Classification: 1H; BGH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 135 x 15. Weight in Grams: 156. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0001513
- ISBN
- 9780140238464
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. In 1980, at the age of ten, Loung Ung escaped a devastated Cambodia and flew to the US as a refugee. She and her eldest brother, with whom she escaped, left behind their three surviving siblings. This book follows the parallel lives of Loung and her closest sister, Chou, during the 15 years it took for them to be reunited. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: 1FMC; 3JJPL; BGHA; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 20. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- Mainstream Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Thus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845963088
- ISBN
- 9781845963088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.71
€ 13.99
€ 10.71
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTZ1; HPM; HRLK; JFFG; JW; VXW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- New World Library United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608683864
- ISBN
- 9781608683864
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.39
€ 18.99
€ 15.39
Paperback. First glorified as the Saviour of Christendom and then vilified as an enemy of the Church, Charles Martel's career has been written and rewritten from the time of his descendents. This important new study draws on strictly contemporary sources to assess his real achievements and offers new insights into a fascinating period. Series: The Medieval World. Num Pages: 222 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3F; 3H; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582064768
- ISBN
- 9780582064768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.67
€ 69.67
Paperback. The true story of the Agent Fifi, whose mere identity was only disclosed in September 2014 as Marie Chilver. Num Pages: 232 pages, 20. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 245 x 18. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445660189
- ISBN
- 9781445660189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.75
€ 16.75
Paperback. The life and poignant death of one of Britain's bravest women. Eileen Nearne, or Agent Rose, was one of forty women sent into France by the Special Operations Executive (SOE), Churchill's top secret wartime 'spooks' organisation. Num Pages: 256 pages, 26. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGH; BT; HBWQ; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 141 x 19. Weight in Grams: 268. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Light nicks, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0016814
- ISBN
- 9781445641454
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.12
€ 5.12
Paperback. The wartime career of British double-cross agent TATE, who makes agent ZIGZAG look like a bit of a wuss Num Pages: 272 pages, 56 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGH; HBWQ; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 16. Weight in Grams: 252. The Wartime Story of Harry Williamson. 272 pages, 56 illustrations. The wartime career of British double-cross agent TATE, who makes agent ZIGZAG look like a bit of a wuss. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGH; HBWQ; JPSH. Dimension: 198 x 126 x 16. Weight: 252.
- Publisher
- Amberley
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445608648
- ISBN
- 9781445608648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.77
€ 19.77
Paperback. An engrossing account of a World War II legend. This is the explosive retelling of the career of Captain Ed Shames with appeal to enthusiasts of World War II and Band of Brothers fans. Num Pages: 328 pages, 48pp plate section in colour and black and white. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; BGH; HBJK; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472819383
- ISBN
- 9781472819383
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.96
€ 14.99
€ 12.96
Hardcover. In this lucid study, Andre Wink profiles the greatest of the Mughal emperors, Jalal ad-Din Akbar. Series: Makers of the Muslim World. Num Pages: 160 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JB; BGH; HBJF; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 202 x 15. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851686056
- ISBN
- 9781851686056
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.40
€ 33.40
Hardcover. From the #1 bestselling author -- a book about an award-winning comedian who decided to run for office and then discovered why award-winning comedians tend not to do that From the no 1 bestselling author -- a book about an award-winning comedian who decided to run for office and then discovered why award-winning comedians tend not to do that. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
- Publisher
- Twelve
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781455540419
- ISBN
- 9781455540419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 19.79
€ 27.99
€ 19.79
Paperback. Some of the most talked about books of recent years, Alan Clark's diaries provide a witty and irreverant insider's account of political life in Britain. Now in one volume. Editor(s): Trewin, Ion. Num Pages: 784 pages, 8. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; BGHA; BJ; HBJD1; HBLW3; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 46. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Publisher
- Phoenix
- Number of pages
- 784
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753826737
- ISBN
- 9780753826737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.00
€ 21.99
€ 16.00
Paperback. Alan Turing Num Pages: 36 pages, 60 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGH; HBWQ; PBCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 240 x 12. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Publisher
- Pitkin Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841657561
- ISBN
- 9781841657561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.96
€ 7.96
Hardcover. With a Preface by Noel Malcolm. Impeccably aristocratic and eccentric in a uniquely English tradition, Aubrey Herbert was at first sight an incongruous champion of Albanian nationalism, to say the least. This title charts Herbert's involvement with Albania over the course of his life, in his own words, through his own extensive diaries and letters. Editor(s): Destani, Bejtullah D.; Tomes, Jason. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVWA; BGH; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 164 x 35. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Publisher
- I. B. Tauris
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848854444
- ISBN
- 9781848854444
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 48.20
€ 49.99
€ 48.20
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JH; 3JJC; 3JJF; BGH; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 534. 224 pages, b&w photographs. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JH; 3JJC; 3JJF; BGH; JWG. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 15. Weight: 532.
- Publisher
- Crecy Publishing
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780947554897
- ISBN
- 9780947554897
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.10
€ 14.99
€ 12.10
Paperback. Albert Reynolds has led an extraordinary life. In this book, Ireland's eighth Taoiseach tells his life story - from his childhood and first steps as a young businessman to his action-filled years in the political arena. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJP; BGHA; HBJD1; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 37. Weight in Grams: 398. 8vo. Very good copy. First edition. . Irish Politics and Politicans. 20th Century Ireland.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Transworld Ireland
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KEX0310294
- ISBN
- 9781848270473
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 15.00
€ 15.00
Paperback. A biography of Albert Speer, an important figure of the Nazi High Command. An architect and an intellectual, he was seen to be a humane man, but, as Minister for Armaments, how could he not have known about the concentration camps? This book examines such moral issues about Speer and the Nazis. Num Pages: 784 pages, 24pp b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJPG; AM; BGH; HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ; JPFQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 44. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Publisher
- Picador
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780330346979
- ISBN
- 9780330346979
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.40
€ 21.99
€ 18.40
Hardcover. Aleksandur Stamboliiski came to power at the end of the First World War in which Bulgaria had been defeated. This book examines the origins of this traditional nationalism from the foundation of the Bulgarian state in 1878, and of the agrarian movement which came to represent the social aspirations of the majority of the peasant population. Series Editor(s): Sharp, Alan. Series: Makers of the Modern World. Num Pages: 208 pages, 5 black & white halftones, 5 maps, 5 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVWB; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 208 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Haus Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905791774
- ISBN
- 9781905791774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.16
€ 14.99
€ 13.16
Hardcover. From the illustrious son of Zeus down to the absolute monarch idealised by Louis XIV, from the valiant knight of the crusaders to the Moslem philosopher-king, the author reveals the gamut of contrasts that make up the legend of Alexander, this extraordinary hero of history and myth. Translator(s): Lloyd, Janet. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5M. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748617647
- ISBN
- 9780748617647
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.20
€ 128.20