A compelling, richly informative, conceptually courageous book that constitutes a relentless pursuit of truth. Probably the most insightful book in print about Ronald Reagan and the meaning of his presidency. Written in the form of an historical novel, the author decided to dramatise Reagan's life with several invented characters, including a fictionalised version of himself, witnessing scenes in Reagan's life that happened before Morris was born.

2000, Harper Collins, , 0007102623,< J-01>,874pp, b/w illustrations, good in card cover, 0, CARD
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 23681-01..............................£12.00

Alexander Haig achieved the rank of General and was appointed Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, having commanded no military unit larger than a Brigade. He had no practical experience of diplomacy, yet he was at the centre of American foreign policy. He was involved in the Watergate scandal but retained office under the next three Presidents until his resignation as US Secretary of State in July 1982.

1982, Robson Books Ltd, , 086051188X,< J-01>,454pp, Very good in d/w, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 2815-01..............................£8.00

Mass market paperback. Signs of use but unmarked. Sir Oswald and Lady Cynthia Mosley 1896-1933, the founder of the Fascist Movement in England

1983, Fontana, , 0006366449,< J-01>,274pp illustrations, , , CARD
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 17961-01..............................£3.00

Muehlon, an ex director of the Krupps munitions firm, was in a leading position in German manufacturing until the end of 1914. This is a revealing document on German attitudes at the start of World War I.

1918, Cassell, , ,< J-01>,xiv + 247pp, Good., ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 17925-01..............................£10.00

The career of Alexander William Charles Oliphant Murray, written by his brother. 'Alick' was elected as Liberal Member of Parliament for Midlothian from 1900-1905, Peebles and Selkirk from 1906-1910, and again for Midlothian from 1910-1912. His distinguished career included Scottish Liberal Whip, 1906-1910; Under-Secretary of State for India in 1909; Chief Liberal Whip, 1909-1912; Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury, 1910-1912. He was appointed a Privy Counsellor in 1911 and raised to the peerage as Baron Murray of Elibank.

1945, John Murray, , ,< J-01>,219pp illustrations, Green boards rubbed ow good, 0,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 28911-01..............................£8.00

The story of William John Napier, 9th Lord Napier of Merchiston, who was sent to China in 1834 to seek a settlement between the British sea-traders and the Cantonese authorities. His failure to achieve reciprocity with the Viceroy of Canton, led to the despatch of a force from India to enforce trading arrangements in what became known as the Opium Wars.

1995, Brassey's, , 1857531167,< J-01>,246pp, illustrations., Near fine in edgecreased dw, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 35939-01..............................£8.00

Written for the amusement and instruction of his children, and edited after his death by his son, this biography tells of Napier's service in the 52nd Light Infantry during the Peninsular Wars. Blue boards marked. Previous owner name and date (1936) on inside page. Some damage to back inside board and back 30 pages. Text not damaged. Light foxing throughout.

1884, John Murray, , ,< J-01>,295pp, , ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 1968-01..............................£15.00

The Rise and Fall of Major General Charles Townshend. He achieved fame when he commanded the besieged garrison at Chitral (now in Pakistan) in 1895. As a result, he became known as ‘Chitral Charlie’. Decorated by Queen Victoria, in 1916 he was given command on 6th Indian Division and sent to Mesopotamia. He made a devastating advance up the River Tigris to Kut but then, against all the tenets of military common sense, he advanced to take Baghdad. Confronted by a determined Turkish foe, his Division was depleted and exhausted. Townshend withdrew to Kut, where he was besieged and forced into a humiliating surrender.

2010, Pen & Sword, , 9781848842762,< J-01>,325pp, 13 maps, 47 b/w photos, New in d/w, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 34238-01..............................£22.00

An anthology of Admiral Lord Nelson's letters from 1777 to 1805. It also includes "A sketch of My Life" written after the Battle of the Nile.

1942, Heinemann, , ,< J-01>,xviii + 285pp, index of letters, blue cloth, tape marks on reverse of half title, g, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 21283-01..............................£10.00

Alexander was an outstanding Guards officer in WWI. Thereafter he commanded a Brigade of German Balts to assist the liberation of Latvia, led a successful campaign on the North West Frontier in 1935, and in WWII he commanded the Dunkirk perimeter. He conducted the retreat from Burma and became C-in-C Middle East, C-in-C 15th Army Group, and Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean.

1973, Military Book Society, , ,< J-01>,xiv + 346pp, photos, map., prev owner name on endmap ow good in chipped d/w, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 15462-02..............................£7.00