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Warfare & defence
Hardback. Looks at the relationship between torture and colonial domination through a examination of the French army's coercive tactics during the Algerian war from 1954 to 1962. This book presents an anatomy of torture - its methods, justifications, functions, and consequences. It also shows how torture was central to guerre revolutionnaire. Series: Human Rights and Crimes Against Humanity. Num Pages: 360 pages, 6 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 1HBA; 3JJPG; HBW; JWKT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691131351
- ISBN
- 9780691131351
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.98€ 55.55
€ 70.98
€ 55.55
Paperback. R.S. Prussia German porcelain picture frames, manicure sets, clocks, and tableware made from 1893-1900 are discussed in detail with over 550 color photos. Popular today among collectors, "R.S. Prussia" marked pieces have been hard to document. Present-day values are provided in the captions. Num Pages: 192 pages, 766 color & 111 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JW; WCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1026.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764311673
- ISBN
- 9780764311673
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 28.47
€ 42.99
€ 28.47
Paperback. Although the scale on which children are affected by war may be greater today than at any time since the world wars of the twentieth century, children have been a part of conflict since the beginning of warfare. This book shows that boys and girls have routinely contributed to home front war efforts. Editor(s): Marten, James. Num Pages: 313 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; JFSP1; JFSP2; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 151 x 24. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814756676
- ISBN
- 9780814756676
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.83
€ 33.99
€ 30.83
Paperback. A collection of the author's war journalism, covering her reports on the conflicts in Spain, Finland, China and World War II, with later reports on Vietnam, Israel and Central America. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; JW; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 27. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781862071506
- ISBN
- 9781862071506
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.48
€ 13.00
€ 11.48
Paperback. Boeing's mighty B-52 Stratofortress has seen continuous operational service with the United States Air Force since the type was introduced in 1957. The aircraft has been upgraded several times and has assumed many different new roles since it was originally conceived and then provided the key airborne platform for America's strategic nuclear force. Num Pages: 320 pages, 200 Colour Illustrations. BIC Classification: JWG; JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 172 x 14. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848848603
- ISBN
- 9781848848603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.70
€ 23.99
€ 17.70
Paperback. The two-engined Mosquito was one of the classic aircraft of the Second World War. Famously wooden-built, its graceful lines and powerful performance have made it into an airborne icon. This book includes first-hand accounts of a selection of the actions and missions that the 'Mossie' undertook. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844158911
- ISBN
- 9781844158911
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.96
€ 19.99
€ 15.96
Paperback. Unusual equipment such as portable cooking trailers, radio and surveillance trailers, cable laying trailers and many others not covered in any volume. Translator(s): Johnston, David, Governor General of Canada. Num Pages: 48 pages, b/w photographs, line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 296 x 210 x 4. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887407574
- ISBN
- 9780887407574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.00
€ 13.99
€ 11.00
Hardcover. Num Pages: 144 pages, 180 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEA; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 223 x 19. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Publisher
- Devon Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841145341
- ISBN
- 9781841145341
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.50
€ 19.99
€ 18.50
Paperback. The Phantom was developed for the US Navy as a long range all-weather fighter and first flew in May 1958. Phantoms have been used in combat in many conflicts throughout its long service history. This text provides a history of this craft. Series: Combat Legends S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 16pp colour and b&w photographs, design plans. BIC Classification: HBT; JWG; JWMV; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 6. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840374018
- ISBN
- 9781840374018
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.40
€ 13.99
€ 13.40
Num Pages: 480 pages, over 500 color/bw images. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 230 x 47. Weight in Grams: 2670.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764333477
- ISBN
- 9780764333477
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.70€ 57.65
€ 75.70
€ 57.65
Paperback. Describes and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the WWII British soldier using original items worn by live models in authentic settings. Num Pages: 144 pages, 250 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 296 x 209 x 11. Weight in Grams: 628. British Army Uniforms European Theatre 1939-45. 144 pages, 250 colour photographs. Describes and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the WWII British soldier using original items worn by live models in authentic settings. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWTU. Dimension: 296 x 209 x 11. Weight: 618.
- Publisher
- Crowood
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861269140
- ISBN
- 9781861269140
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.78
€ 26.99
€ 23.78
Hardcover. Uses over 400 illustrations to show the clothing of both Officers and Ratings in World War II and during the years leading up to it, when Naval uniforms underwent significant modernization. In this book, the illustrations are supported by detailed text describing the development and use of Naval clothing of the time. Num Pages: 160 pages, 300 colour photographs 170 black & white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; JWF; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847978448
- ISBN
- 9781847978448
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.87
€ 33.99
€ 28.87
Hardback. Traces the development of individual ballistic protection from the multi-layer silk garments and metal plates used during World War One and through to the Korean War and Vietnam, to the advanced armour used in Iraq and Afghanistan. This work illustrates the primary armour patterns in use with the world's major nations from 1914 to the present day. Num Pages: 160 pages, 400 Colour photographs. BIC Classification: HBW; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 303 x 16. Weight in Grams: 850.
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- First Edition, First Impression
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847972484
- ISBN
- 9781847972484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.74
€ 26.99
€ 23.74
Paperback. More than half a century after his death, Lt Col Robert Blair Mayne is still regarded as one of the greatest soldiers in the history of military special operations. This title tells the life story of 'Colonel Paddy', whose exceptional physical strength and uniquely swift reflexes made him a fearsome opponent. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780575827
- ISBN
- 9781780575827
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 11.88
€ 16.99
€ 11.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; HBJD1; HBWN; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 149 x 10. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844151196
- ISBN
- 9781844151196
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.25
€ 17.99
€ 14.25
Hardback. Detailing the day-to-day affairs of Germans civilians and POWs in Canadian internment camps camps during the Second World War, this book fills an important void in our knowledge of the Canadian home front. Series: Studies in Canadian Military History. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBCQ; 3JJH; HBJK; HBWQ; JWXR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774812238
- ISBN
- 9780774812238
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.26
€ 113.26
Paperback. A concise account of each engagement is provided, along with an analysis of its strategic, archaeological and political significance, complimented by a modern map of the battlefield with suggested tours and information on exploring the site today. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752464336
- ISBN
- 9780752464336
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.63
€ 23.99
€ 20.63
Paperback. Series: Europa Militaria. Num Pages: 64 pages, colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; 3JJH; JWM; WCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 190 x 5. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861267436
- ISBN
- 9781861267436
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.57
€ 23.57
Paperback. This book is an updated edition of the classic history of the development of the American atomic bomb, the decision to use it against Japan, and the origins of U.S. atomic diplomacy toward the Soviet Union. Series: Stanford Nuclear Age Series. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; HBT; JPS; JWMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 24. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804739573
- ISBN
- 9780804739573
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.75
€ 32.99
€ 29.75
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752450476
- ISBN
- 9780752450476
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.63
€ 23.99
€ 20.63