Biography: historical, political & military
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Biography: historical, political & military
paperback. Here is one of the great biographies of Alexander, in its original form, brought fully up to date with findings of modern research and criticism. Translator(s): Richards, G. C. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 208 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1967
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reissue
- SKU
- V9780393003819
- ISBN
- 9780393003819
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.69
€ 30.99
€ 25.69
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198706151
- ISBN
- 9780198706151
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.59
€ 11.99
€ 10.59
Paperback. Presenting a personal history of Alexander the Great, this book discusses not only his dashing image and heroism, but also the downsides to his personality and the disintegration of his empire, to question whether he really deserves to be called 'Great'. It argues that Alexander sacrificed the empire for his own personal ends. Num Pages: 388 pages, Illustrations , maps , ports. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1033.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405801621
- ISBN
- 9781405801621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 48.47
€ 48.99
€ 48.47
Paperback. Defeating the mighty Persian Empire at the age of 22, Alexander the Great rapidly conquered the rest of the then known world. This book traces the career of Alexander who was destined to become one of the greatest generals the world has known, and celebrates his legacy to Greek civilization. Series: New Horizons S. Num Pages: 176 pages, 153 illustrations, 121 in colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BGH; HBG; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 176 x 125 x 7. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500300701
- ISBN
- 9780500300701
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.81
€ 10.99
€ 9.81
Paperback. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; BGH; HBJD; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 217 x 18. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875807485
- ISBN
- 9780875807485
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.25
€ 33.99
€ 30.25
Hardback. 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
€ 139.91€ 133.16
€ 139.91
€ 133.16
Paperback. 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; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 159 x 236 x 14. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748617654
- ISBN
- 9780748617654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 36.74
€ 41.99
€ 36.74
Paperback / so. Translator(s): Butt, W. Series: Lebensgeschichten Aus Der Wissenschaft. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: BGH; BGT; JPW; PN; TBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Basel Switzerland
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034863698
- ISBN
- 9783034863698
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.65
€ 60.65
Paperback. Translator(s): Keynes, Simon. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3F; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140444094
- ISBN
- 9780140444094
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.21
€ 17.99
€ 13.21
Paperback. Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, Admiral of the Fleet, was the second son of Queen Victoria. At 18 he was elected King of Greece, but not allowed to accept the crown. While touring Australia in 1868 he narrowly escaped assassination. His last years were clouded by alcoholism, ill-health, and the suicide of his only son and heir. Num Pages: 192 pages, 70 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781553190
- ISBN
- 9781781553190
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.20
€ 19.99
€ 15.20
Paperback. Alice Hamilton (1869-1970), a pioneer in the study of diseases of the workplace, a founder of industrial toxicology in the United States, and Harvard's first woman professor, led a long and interesting life. This title gives her biography. Num Pages: 488 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 712. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252071522
- ISBN
- 9780252071522
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 29.02
€ 31.99
€ 29.02
Hardcover. Major new biography of iconic female politician Num Pages: 264 pages, 26 black and white illustrations in a 16 page plate section. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; BGH; HBLW3; JPFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 168 x 232 x 27. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784537685
- ISBN
- 9781784537685
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.47€ 40.76
€ 52.47
€ 40.76
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HBW; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062645364
- ISBN
- 9780062645364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.35
€ 19.99
€ 17.35
Num Pages: 550 pages, 12 pages photograph section. BIC Classification: 1HFMN; 3JJP; BGHA; HBJH; JPF; JPHL; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 232 x 44. Weight in Grams: 782.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Protea Boekhuis South Africa
- Number of pages
- 550
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781485304562
- ISBN
- 9781485304562
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.19
€ 34.99
€ 29.19
Hardcover. In this full and frank memoir--a personal story of duty, family, justice, politics and resilience--New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reflects on his rise, fall, and rise in politics, and recounts his defining personal and political moments and tough but necessary lessons he has learned along the way.With 16-pages of color and black and white photos Num Pages: 528 pages, black & white halftones, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; BM; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 43. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Harper
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062300089
- ISBN
- 9780062300089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.34
€ 34.99
€ 29.34
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 21.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Lyons Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762780969
- ISBN
- 9780762780969
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.35
€ 17.99
€ 15.35
Paperback. A biography of William Wilberforce and a depiction of an era of social reform that changed the world. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; JPVH; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 24. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Publisher
- Authentic Media
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780783048
- ISBN
- 9781780783048
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.08
€ 19.99
€ 18.08
Paperback. * Reissue of the acclaimed biography of aviator Amelia Earhart Num Pages: 512 pages, Section: 16, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; TRPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 35. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Publisher
- Abacus
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Film Tie-in Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349121765
- ISBN
- 9780349121765
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.75
€ 19.99
€ 14.75
Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; JFSL3; JPFF; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813140773
- ISBN
- 9780813140773
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.63
€ 49.63
Paperback. Jackie Bouvier's privileged upbringing instilled rigid self-control, while her expedient marriage into the Kennedy clan consolidated her determination. This book deals with private Jackie - neglected wife, vigilant mother, obsessive shopper and working widow. Num Pages: 704 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 134 x 46. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 704
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241967430
- ISBN
- 9780241967430
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.86
€ 25.99
€ 18.86