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Paperback. Topics include land and sea warfare from the Renaissance to the neoclassical age; the Anglo-American military tradition; the French Revolution and Napoleon; the Industrial Revolution and war; and the First and Second World Wars and their aftermath. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBT; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801864452
ISBN
9780801864452
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.24

Paperback. Covering the ten centuries following the fall of Rome, War in the Middle Ages engages all aspects of its subject, including the military customs and conditions of the various Western European states; armor and weaponry recruitment; and rules of combat developed to limit bloodshed. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLC; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 638.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631144694
ISBN
9780631144694
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 80.41

Hardback. Examines the diverse ways in which war shaped the Hellenistic world. This book covers a wide range of topics, including social conditions as causes of war, the role of professional warriors, the discourse of war in Hellenistic cities, the budget of war, the collective memory of war, and the aesthetics of war. Series: Ancient World at War. Num Pages: 336 pages, 12. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DSBB; JFFE; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 610.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631226079
ISBN
9780631226079
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 186.35

Paperback. Exploiting the abundant primary sources available, this book examines the diverse ways in which war shaped the Hellenistic world. * An overview of war and society in the Hellenistic world. * Highlights the interdependence of warfare and social phenomena. Series: Ancient World at War. Num Pages: 336 pages, 12. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DSBB; JFFE; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631226086
ISBN
9780631226086
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.74

Paperback. This volume explores the relationship between war, technology and modern society over the course of the last several centuries. Editor(s): Jensen, Robert; Wiest, Andrew. Num Pages: 406 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3J; HBT; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 600.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
406
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814742518
ISBN
9780814742518
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.64

Paperback. Both Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler wanted the Aegean Sea in 1943. This work features eyewitness accounts from a cast of German SS troops, British commandos, partisans, spies, and Greek pirates. Num Pages: 320 pages, 34 b/w photos & 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1QRM; 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811735193
ISBN
9780811735193
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.73

Hardback. While focusing on social thought, this book draws on many disciplines, including philosophy, anthropology, and political science. It demonstrates the profound difficulties social thinkers - including liberals, socialists, and those intellectuals who could be regarded as the sociologists - had in coming to terms with the phenomenon of war. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HPC; JFCX; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 614.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691150840
ISBN
9780691150840
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.20

Hardcover. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JP; JWL; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The New Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781595581143
ISBN
9781595581143
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.62

Paperback. * An introduction to the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt (c. 1575 bc--1100 bc). * Focuses on the period in which the Egyptians created a professional army and gained control of Syria, creating an "Empire of Asia". * Written by a respected Egyptologist. Series: Ancient World at War. Num Pages: 312 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 316.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405113724
ISBN
9781405113724
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.16

Hardcover. An introduction to the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt from c 1575 bc-1100 bc. It focuses on the period in which the Egyptians created a professional army and gained control of Syria, creating an 'Empire of Asia'. It highlights technological developments, such as the use of chariots and siege technology. Num Pages: 312 pages, 5. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405113717
ISBN
9781405113717
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 162.16

Hardback. Wars throughout history have been fought in the name of ideology, religion and the pursuit of peace. Our thinking about war - when it is justified, how it should be fought and how it is perceived - has changed dramatically over time. Num Pages: 188 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPS; JWA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745642871
ISBN
9780745642871
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.82

Num Pages: 224 pages, over 560 color photos. BIC Classification: JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 226 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1456. A-10s of the USAF. 224 pages, 560 colour photographs. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JW. Dimension: 288 x 226 x 28. Weight: 1454.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764325861
ISBN
9780764325861
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.61
€ 39.33

paperback. Elephants have fought in human armies for more than 3000 years. Asian armies boasted of their pachyderm power, while the Romans fielded elephants alongside their legendary legions but were perhaps too proud to admit that mere animals contributed to victory. This book presents the story of their largely forgotten role in the history of warfare. Num Pages: 352 pages, 36 Illus., 2 maps, glossary, index. BIC Classification: JWKT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 506.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803260047
ISBN
9780803260047
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 21.84

Hardback. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813569345
ISBN
9780813569345
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 165.30

Hardcover. What do we know about war crimes and justice? What are the discursive practices through which the dominant images of war crimes, atrocity and justice are understood? In this wide ranging text, Michael J. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JWXK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 396 x 22. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780745671543
ISBN
9780745671543
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.14

Paperback. What do we know about war crimes and justice? What are the discursive practices through which the dominant images of war crimes, atrocity and justice are understood? In this wide ranging text, Michael J. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JWXK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Polity
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745671550
ISBN
9780745671550
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.51

paperback. Justice Arbour suggests that the ties between personal criminal accountability and peace should be central to the decisions made in the future concerning procedural models for the permanent International War Crimes Tribunals. Series: Senator Keith Davey Lectures. Num Pages: 80 pages, 2 halftones. BIC Classification: JHMC; JWXK; LAB; LB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 190 x 126 x 6. Weight in Grams: 90.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division Canada
Number of pages
80
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780802084958
ISBN
9780802084958
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.18

Paperback. * Brings together 14 newly written essays from a distinguished list of contributors. * Truly interdisciplinary approach emphasizes the political, philosophical and legal aspects of war crimes and collective wrongdoing. * Includes an introductory essay by Anthony Ellis. Editor(s): Jokic, Aleksandar. Num Pages: 328 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JWXK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631225058
ISBN
9780631225058
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.79

Paperback. Collection of military prayers produced for a wide Christian readership. Compiled by a serving military chaplain. It comprises 225 formal and informal prayers (from the Army, Navy and RAF, from civilian sources and other nations) which are presented in 7 chapters, each of which exposes a different aspect of military life. Editor(s): Davidson, Mark. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCL1; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 113 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 174.
Publisher
SPCK Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780281073641
ISBN
9780281073641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.51

Hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 212.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Stackpole Books Canada
Number of pages
138
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811701471
ISBN
9780811701471
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.42

Hardback. In the vast literature of the Second World War there has never been a naval atlas showing graphically the complexities of the war at sea, a war which spread across every ocean. This new book will fill the gap. Num Pages: 288 pages, More than 150 full colour maps. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 324 x 242 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1948.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848320475
ISBN
9781848320475
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.29
€ 48.56

Hardcover. Editor(s): Butler, William J. Num Pages: 130 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JW; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 182 x 15. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
130
Condition
New
SKU
V9781607414414
ISBN
9781607414414
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.67
€ 139.23

Paperback. Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War presented moral dilemmas that divided the nation. This title presents the influences that shaped the media agenda of the time and identifies patterns of press coverage that continue to be discernable in the reporting of military conflicts. Series: Academic Monographs. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBWS2; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 137 x 21. Weight in Grams: 442.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Melbourne University Press Australia
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780522853261
ISBN
9780522853261
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.02

Hardback. Drawing on family materials, records, and eyewitness accounts, this book shows the impact of war on individual women caught up in diverse, and often treacherous, situations. Historical and modern chapters draw on vivid stories worldwide to answer the question: "How do women act in dangerous wars?" Editor(s): Ardener, Shirley; Sciama, Lidia Dina; Armitage-Woodward, Fiona. Num Pages: 204 pages, 20 illusrations, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JHMC; JW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 161 x 236 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785330131
ISBN
9781785330131
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.99

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