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1	To Hell and Back more books like this by Audie Murphy add to wishlist Originally published in 1949, TO HELL AND BACK was a smash bestseller for fourteen weeks and later became a major motion picture starring Audie Murphy as himself. More than fifty years later, this classic wartime memoir is just as gripping as it was then. Desperate to see action but rejected by both marines and paratroopers because he was too ... see all copies from £5.83! new only from £5.98! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Thirteen Days: A Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis more books like this by Robert F Kennedy add to wishlist This volume presents Senator Robert F. Kennedy's perspective on the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962, 13 days during which the world seemed on the brink of nuclear war. Kennedy was U.S. Attorney General at the time, which gave him a firsthand perspective on his brother's negotiations with Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev. see all copies from £5.29! new only from £8.54! \| first editions
3	Waiting for Snow in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban Boy more books like this by Carlos Eire add to wishlist Carlos Eire remembers growing up privileged in 1950s Havana, an interlude that ends with Fidel Castro and the revolution. Eire delivers transcendent prose that details the Cuba he grew up with and the "many deaths" he experienced, including being airlifted out of Cuba in 1962 with his brother. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £5.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Wide Sargasso Sea more books like this by Jean Rhys add to wishlist This novel declares itself to be the history of Mr. Rochester's first wife--the madwoman in the attic in JANE EYRE, described by Charlotte Brontë only as "a Creole heiress." Rhys was obsessed for years with the first Mrs. Rochester, and finally felt compelled to do justice to the figure to whom Brontë gave such short shrift. Rhys herself was torn ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £3.16! \| first editions
5	Western Civilization more books like this by Jackson J Spielvogel, PhD add to wishlist Engaging chronological marrative weaves the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural and military aspects of history into a gripping story that is as memorable as instructive. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £18.27! \| first editions
6	Shoot Him If He Runs more books like this by Stuart Woods add to wishlist Teddy Fay, a rogue agent last seen escaping an imploding building in "Iron Orchid," has been considered dead for some time now. But the CIA thinks Teddy may still be alive and sends agents Holly Barker and Stone Barrington to track him down. Available in a tall Premium Edition. see all copies from £1.25! new only from £2.24! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Admiral Hornblower in the West Indies more books like this by C S Forester add to wishlist The tenth volume in the Hornblower series continues the saga of Lord Hornblower in the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars. Based in the West Indies, Hornblower is forced to deal with pirates, revolutionaries, and a devastating hurricane. see all copies from £2.91! new only from £6.56! \| first editions
8	Western Civilization: A Brief History more books like this by Marvin Perry add to wishlist Western Civilization: A Brief History, 6/e, maintains a firm grounding in political history, while covering intellectual history (particularly the significance of ideas and contributions) to a greater and deeper extent than any other text for the course. Author Marvin Perry's accessible writing style and flexible approach make this abridged ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £34.07!
9	Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis more books like this by Graham T Allison add to wishlist One of the most influental political science works written in the post World War II era, the original edition of Essence of Decision is a unique and fascinating examination of the pivotal event of the cold Cold War. Not simply revised, but completely re-written, the Second Edition of this classic text is a fresh reinterpretation of the theories ... see all copies from £1.98! new only from £14.53! \| first editions
10	A History of Western Society more books like this by John P. McKay add to wishlist A bestseller in its field, A History of Western Society examines the lives of both historical figures and ordinary people, using an engaging, lively writing style to capture students' interest. The authors pay careful attention to traditional political and cultural developments, providing a balanced, well-rounded view of Western history as a whole ... see all copies from £4.98! new only from £6.23! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	Western Civilizations more books like this by Judith G Coffin, Robert C Stacey add to wishlist Used by over one million students, Western Civilizations is renowned for its balanced presentation, clear prose, and exceptional treatment of the West in a global context. see all copies from £3.12! new only from £3.12!
12 view cover	The Black Jacobins: Toussaint L'Ouverture and the San Domingo Revolution more books like this by Cyril Lionel Robert James add to wishlist In 1791, inspired by the ideals of the French Revolution, the slaves of San Domingo rose in revolt. Despite invasion by a series of British, Spanish and Napoleonic armies, their twelve-year struggle led to the creation of Haiti, the first independent black republic outside Africa. Only three years later, the British and Americans ended the ... see all copies from £6.58! new only from £8.42!
13 view cover	The Buried Mirror: Reflections on Spain and the New World more books like this by Carlos Fuentes add to wishlist In this sweeping, vividly written, and profusely illustrated work, Fuentes surveys the vast, complex 500-year history of the Spanish in the Americas and sees both the richness of the culture that has evolved and the troubling vestiges of colonialism. see all copies from £4.36! new only from £11.79! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Civilization in the West more books like this by Mark A Kishlansky add to wishlist The Primary Source Edition of Civilization in the West blends social and political history into a fascinating narrative that brings history to life and includes a special section at the end of the book containing 1 to 2 primary sources with critical thinking questions per chapter. The authors tell a compelling story of Western Civilization that is ... see all copies from £1.92! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
15 view cover	Captive of My Desires more books like this by Johanna Lindsey add to wishlist Charming rogue Drew Anderson finally meets his match when James Malory introduces the daughter of his old pirate friend to London society in this latest in Lindsey's wildly popular Malory family series. see all copies from £3.74! new only from £3.76! \| first editions
16 view cover	An Embarrassment of Mangoes: A Caribbean Interlude more books like this by Ann Vanderhoof add to wishlist Ann and Steve Vanderhoof left Toronto to take a long-planned two-year cruise to the Caribbean, visiting 16 countries and immersing themselves in the local culture. This account of the trip includes recipes for the food they encountered and a keen appreciation for the people and the landscape. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £9.26! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Fidel: A Critical Portrait more books like this by Tad Szulc add to wishlist This is the authorized biography of Fidel Castro - revolutionary and Chief of State. It tells the story of a revolution fought by an "army" which sometimes consisted of eight men and seven weapons as well as attempting to reveal the private face of the Cuban leader. The author was a "New York Times" reporter and has written "The Illusion of Peace: ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £14.65! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	A Small Place more books like this by Jamaica Kincaid add to wishlist Kincaid's powerful, angry essay on the effects of colonialism and tourism on the people of the Caribbean. see all copies from £2.91! new only from £5.84! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	Western Civilization: Comprehensive Volume more books like this by Jackson J Spielvogel, PhD add to wishlist Comprehensive coverage of Western Civilization organized into 30 chapters. Covers ancient times through the present. Single-author text written by an award-winning teacher who writes as well as he teaches. This best-selling text features excellent coverage of social, cultural, religious, political, economic, and women's history. This edition also ... see all copies from £6.51! new only from £35.52!
20 view cover	Western Civilizations, Their History & Their Culture more books like this by Judith G Coffin add to wishlist Used successfully by over one million students, Western Civilizations is renowned for its balanced presentation, clear prose, and exceptional treatment of the West in a global context. see all copies from £7.72! new only from £29.28!
21 view cover	Compañero : the life and death of Che Guevara more books like this by Jorge G. Castañeda add to wishlist A biography of the Latin American Communist and architect of the 1959 revolution that brought down the government of Fulgencio Battista and established Fidel Castro's regime. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| first editions
22 view cover	Paradise Lost more books like this by Kate Brian add to wishlist Now that Cheyenne's murderer has been revealed and Reed knows the truth about who's been stalking her all semester, she's ready to leave the drama behind. What better way than going on a five-star Caribbean vacation with the Billings Girls? see all copies from £4.29! new only from £4.29!
23 view cover	From Columbus to Castro: The History of the Caribbean 1492-1969 more books like this by Eric Williams add to wishlist This landmark work, by the late Prime Minister of Trinidad, illuminates a profoundly important but neglected and misrepresented area of the world. 50 photos, maps. see all copies from £6.85! new only from £11.43! \| first editions
24 view cover	Exit to Eden more books like this by Anne Rampling add to wishlist The story of Lisa Kelly, a beautiful Irish Catholic women who was raised to believe that sex is evil but who nevertheless finds herself obsessed with the trappings of S&M. She eventually goes to a Caribbean island to open the Club, an S&M resort. There she meets Elliott, with whom she leaves the island to settle in New Orleans. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	Havana Nocturne: How the Mob Owned Cuba- And Then Lost It to the Revolution more books like this by T J English add to wishlist An award-winning journalist and historian offers the complete story of how the Mob infiltrated Havana in the 1950s, made a fortune--and lost it all to Fidel Castro. 16-page b&w photo insert. see all copies from £6.51! new only from £8.29! \| signed copies \| first editions

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