The Story of Charles Stewart Parnell (27 June, 1846 – 6 October, 1891) and Irish Nationalism. A biography of Charles Stewart Parnell, who gave Irish nationalism its most effective political shape for centuries. He died aged 45, his career destroyed by the O'Shea divorce scandal. Kee here traces Parnell's early years in politics and stresses how his character affected his achievements.

1993, Hamish Hamilton, , 0241128587,< J-01>,659pp, b/w illustrations, good in d/w, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 7581-01..............................£8.00

A biographic book on the life and work of Captain Samuel Sturmy, seventeenth century seaman, and author. With illustrations, poems, and descriptions of early nautical instruments. Sturmy wrote a brilliant treatise on the craft of the mariner, the editions of which are described and collated in this book. Presented in white boards with pale green spine having minor wear at the extremities, printed on superior paper, overall a very good copy of a scarce book.

1947, Private Publication, London, ,< J-01>,166pp, 93 b/w plates, 6 vignettes, large format - 25 x 32 cms, minor wear at extremities of white boards, text vg, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 29540-01..............................£20.00

Dustjacket creased and baggy. Boards and text unmarked. Previous owner name on endpaper. The author was a Founding Fellow and Tutor at St Catherine's College, Oxford. A comprehensive narrative of world politics since 1939 and as such demonstrates by argument and its balance and the relevance of national politics to international relations.

1967, Oxford University Press, , ,< J-01>,639pp, Previous name on endpaper, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 7474-01..............................£6.00

Alexander the Great built up an empire stretching over two million square miles, from Greece to India. A dedicated patron of music and drama, he was a keen hunter and a noted horseman - his horse Bucephalas has passed into legend with him. Yet Alexander was only 32 when he died in 333 BC.

1973, Omega, , 0860077071,< J-01>,568pp illustrations., used. Good paperback. page edges browning., , CARD
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 17992-02..............................£5.00

Pepys was one of the most famous diarists ever, a close observer of life, culture and events in government and everyday living of 17th century England. This volume, the third of an eleven volume set, covers the year 1662

1983, Bell & Hyman, , 0713515538,< J-01>,329pp, Slight crease on spine ow very good in d/w, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 22855-01..............................£10.00

Pepys was one of the most famous diarists ever, a close observer of life, culture and events in government and everyday living of 17th century England. This volume, 4 of an 11 volume set, covers the year 1663

1983, Bell & Hyman, , 0713515546,< J-01>,465pp illustrations, map, Crease in spine d/w laminate, very good, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 34448-01..............................£10.00

Laval, the collaborationist Prime Minister of Vichy France in World War II. He records his relationship with Petain and Hitler, the persecution of the Jews and the effect of the North African landings. It was written in the Fresnes prison whilst he was awaiting his trial and completed in the days before his death by firing squad.

1948, The Falcon Press, , ,< J-01>,217pp, illustrations, Good in d/w - small piece missing from the spine., ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 11301-01..............................£6.00

A full scrutiny of MacArthur's entire career. Essays by such experts as Stephen A. Ambrose, Stanley L. Falk, and D. Clayton James accompany materials by Dwight D. Eisenhower and MacArthur himself to analyze and evaluate the immense impact this dramatic figure had on war, peace, and the American imagination.

2001, Univ. of Nebraska Press, , 0803229305,< J-01>,521pp illustrations, Good in edgecreased card covers, , CARD
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 25338-01..............................£6.00

Used paperback. Pages browning.Good. The biography of Field-Marshal the Viscount Slim, KG.GCB.GCMG. GCVO. GBE. DSO.MC. In World War I he was badly wounded at Gallipoli, and later served in France and Mesopotamia. Between the wars he served with Gurkha regiments and taught at Camberley Military College. From the outbreak of the World War II Slim served in the Middle East, commanding the Indian 10th Infantry Division in the Syria-Lebanon campaign. He became a legend in the Burma campaign, initially saving Burma Corp by withdrawing it to India, and later taking over command of XV Corp from the incompetent Irwin. He defeated the Japanese at such legendary battles as Kohima and Impahl, finally taking Rangoon in early 1945. In 1948 he became Chief of the Imperial General Staff.

1978, Pan Books, , 0330254790,< J-01>,350pp, photos., , , CARD
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 2749-01..............................£3.00

The recollections of Basil Liddell Hart. He details the conception of mechanised warfare, Britain's strategic policy, his time as adviser to secretary of state, and the struggle for reform. Volume I is the 1967 second edition. Volume II is the 1965 first edition.

, Cassell, , ,< J-01>,2 volumes, 433pp + 31 ills. 334pp + 42 ills, indices, Two vols, No dustjackets, ,
Subject...Political & Biographies - General
Web No. 27580-02..............................£30.00