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Warfare & defence

Hardback. The 17th-century Ottoman-Habsburg frontier was the scene of chronic conflict. The defences of both empires were based on a line of fortresses, spanning the border. This book gives us an insight into everyday life on the frontier in this turbulent time in Ottoman history by investigating the various aspects of Ottoman forts and garrisons. Series: Library of Ottoman Studies. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDT; JWM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
264
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845113018
ISBN
9781845113018
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 153.79
€ 137.06

Paperback. Destroyer actions Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 484.
Publisher
Spellmount Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781862274839
ISBN
9781862274839
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.27

Hardback. This book considers how the way we think about law affects the way we make war and how the way we think about war affects the way we make law. Num Pages: 340 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1KBB; JWA; LBBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 676.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
340
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849460934
ISBN
9781849460934
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 88.73
€ 80.41

Hardcover. Following a theoretical introduction, experts in ethnopolitics provide in-depth case studies, covering each of the major approaches to conflict management and settlement in different geographic regions. Editor(s): Wolff, Stefan; Schneckener, Ulrich; Schneckner, Ulrich (Fellow, Siftung Wissenschaft und Politik, Berlin, Germany). Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFFJ; JFSL; JPA; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850656906
ISBN
9781850656906
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.24
€ 53.08

Paperback. Drawing on a series of case studies, Losing the Peace provides a comprehensive study of the key themes of peace and war and answers the question of why peace has so often failed in the modern era. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 410.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752452388
ISBN
9780752452388
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.65

Paperback. The story of Blind Veterans UK, an organization that was founded 100 years ago by Sir Arthur Pearson, who was himself blind, during the First World War, in order to bring hope and practical help to Allied servicemen blinded in their country's service. It also tells how light from the torch which Pearson lit has spread to all corners of the earth. Num Pages: 192 pages, 93 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBTB; JFFG; JKSN1; JWXV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 233 x 15. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781553893
ISBN
9781781553893
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.15

Hardback. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FM; 3JJH; HBJM; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 201 x 17. Weight in Grams: 262.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752465760
ISBN
9780752465760
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. So much has been written about the Roman army in Britain that the vital role of the navy - both in support of the army and in the defence of this distant Roman province - has been largely overlooked. This title provides a comprehensive account of the Roman navy's importance in the conquest and defence of Britain. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3D; HBJD1; HBLA; HD; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 171 x 14. Weight in Grams: 602.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752425412
ISBN
9780752425412
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.83

Hardback. Critique of Security brings together very diverse discussions about security in order to sustain a genuine critique of security and its study. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; JWK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 557.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748633289
ISBN
9780748633289
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.22
€ 119.45

Paperback. The East Sussex coastline has always been Britain's frontline defence against invasion. This title takes us to each of these sites (approximately 200 in total), describing what is to be seen today and their history. Num Pages: 176 pages, 100 illustrations 25 colour. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; HBW; JWK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 235 x 14. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752441702
ISBN
9780752441702
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.90

Paperback. Details the concepts at work within the History of the Peloponnesian War and demonstrates, through case studies of conflicts in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq, the continuing relevance of Thucydidean thought to an analysis and planning of strategic operations. Num Pages: 210 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HBW; JWK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 218 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
210
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849040112
ISBN
9781849040112
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.52

Paperback. Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe, covers 650 acres and has fifteen dry docks. This title offers a selection of images of the base over its lifetime and illuminated them with commentary on the history of Devonport and its relationship with Plymouth. Num Pages: 96 pages, 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; HBW; JWF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 6. Weight in Grams: 234.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752437583
ISBN
9780752437583
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Hardcover. The man who transformed the German navy before the outbreak of the First World War Num Pages: 608 pages, 26 b&w illus., 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBLW; HBWN; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 42. Weight in Grams: 954.
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
592
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253355935
ISBN
9780253355935
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99

Hardback. Prisoners of war (POWs) have featured in virtually every conflict that the US has engaged in since its revolutionary beginnings. This book chronicles the fortunes of American POWs held by enemy states and compares that with how America treated the POWs that it captured in the wars and anti-colonial insurgencies of the 19th and 20th centuries. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWXR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 560.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849040501
ISBN
9781849040501
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.24
€ 53.08

Hardcover. This study looks at the question: "Why do liberal states make war?". Case studies of major conflicts of this century are used, including World War I, the Suez war and the Vietnam war. The author attempts to explain the contradiction between liberalism and statism/nationalism. Series: Library of International Relations. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; HBG; HBLW; JPHV; JPS; JW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 28. Weight in Grams: 517.
Publisher
I. B. Tauris
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860640100
ISBN
9781860640100
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 153.79
€ 137.06

Paperback. The story of the ordinary British 'tommy' and his place in history Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBW; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 23. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752460666
ISBN
9780752460666
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.43

Hardcover. A comprehensive look at the military aircraft that flew for the Luftwaffe in World War II Num Pages: 176 pages, 40 colour illustrations, 70 b&w photographs, index, appendices. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWG; JWMV; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 297 x 18. Weight in Grams: 912.
Publisher
Spellmount Publishers Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781862271289
ISBN
9781862271289
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.68

Hardcover. A biography of John Paul Jones Num Pages: 278 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 680.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
278
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781862273757
ISBN
9781862273757
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.75

Hardcover. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HBW; JPA; JPS; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748675999
ISBN
9780748675999
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.22
€ 118.91

Paperback. Analyses the military tactics and methods adopted by Napoleon Bonaparte in the time leading up to, and during, the Jena Campaign of 1806. This book explores the elements that contributed to his success; from the organisation and movements of staff, to Napoleon's own strategic decision-making, and, more. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH; JWKT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Nonsuch Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Modern edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845883744
ISBN
9781845883744
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.52

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