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Warfare & defence

Paperback. Now in its second edition, Leadership Embodied is an instructive collection of short biographical essays focusing on Navy and Marine Corps personnel, who have demonstrated notable leadership characteristics. Num Pages: 249 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBW; JWF; TTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 188 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612513034
ISBN
9781612513034
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.47

Paperback. Num Pages: 274 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612054780
ISBN
9781612054780
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.48

paperback. Provides an examination of the period of "robust" UN-mandated peacekeeping missions in humanitarian crises. Num Pages: 338 pages, black & white tables, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTJ; JPSN1; JWLP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
United States Institute of Peace Press United States
Number of pages
338
Condition
New
SKU
V9781601270078
ISBN
9781601270078
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.55

Paperback. The Morality of War surveys the fundamental principles and themes of the just war tradition through the words of the philosophers, jurists, and warriors who have shaped it. Editor(s): Kinsella, David; Carr, Craig L. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781588263537
ISBN
9781588263537
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.18

Paperback. Since the Wright brothers' flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903, aviation has emerged as the indispensable arm of American military power. Charles J. Gross traces its development from the technological antecedents of the Wrights' triumph to the air war for Kosovo. He shows how politics, economics, and technology shaped air power in the armed forces. Series: Centennial of Flight Series. Num Pages: 392 pages, 40 b/w photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Texas A&M University Press
Edition
Custom
Condition
New
SKU
V9781585442553
ISBN
9781585442553
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.33

paperback. Offering soldiers and their families a comprehensive guide to dealing with the all-too-common repercussions of combat duty, including posttraumatic stress symptoms, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, this book details treatments for these difficulties and outlines specific ways to improve couple and family relationships. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: JWX; VFJ; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 259.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Ulysses Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781569755136
ISBN
9781569755136
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.92

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 234.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Kumarian Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781565493094
ISBN
9781565493094
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.59

Paperback. This superb collection of biographical essays tells the story of the U.S. Navy through the lives of the officers who forged its traditions. The essayists are leading naval historians who assess the careers of these men and their impact on the naval service, from the Continental Navy of the American Revolution to the nuclear Navy of the Cold War. Editor(s): Bradford, James C. Num Pages: 512 pages, 20ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWF; TBX; TRLD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557500960
ISBN
9781557500960
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.02

Paperback. Presents a fresh approach to understanding the American combat soldier's experience in Vietnam. This book integrates such topics as the political culture, the experiences of training, the Vietnam experience, and the 'homecoming', and offers an overview of the 870,000 'grunts' who bore the brunt of the fighting in the jungles of South Vietnam. Num Pages: 272 pages, halftones, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBWS2; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Routledge
Condition
New
SKU
V9780765622860
ISBN
9780765622860
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.69

Paperback. Including over 60 short stories, poems, speeches, and articles, this anthology collects together Mexican American writings about the US war in Southeast Asia. It analyzes the antiwar movement, the Catholic Church, traditional Mexican American groups, and a feminist consciousness among Chicanas. Series: American Crossroads. Num Pages: 337 pages, 1 b/w photo, 3 line figures. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KLS; 2ABM; DQ; JFSL; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
337
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520214057
ISBN
9780520214057
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.74

Paperback. This book examines the role of the presidency in the formulation and conduct of grand strategy, and why this is important for the future of US national security. It argues that, while the US has enjoyed exceptional presidential leadership in the past, few future presidents will meet high standards of leadership in foreign affairs. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBW; JPS; JWK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 165 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415731225
ISBN
9780415731225
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 79.12

Nineteen biographical sketches of key French and English figures lend a human aspect to historic names; and 14 annotated primary documents breathe fresh life into the topic, and provide students and readers with a new look at the period. The book concludes with an annotated bibliography and index. Series: The Greenwood Guides to Historic Events of the Medieval World. Num Pages: 264 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; BGH; HBJD; HBLC; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publication date
2005
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Edition
annotated ed
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313324581
ISBN
9780313324581
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.82

Paperback. When is the use of military force by a nation justified? In this study, James Turner Johnson refocuses the moral analysis of war on the real problems of contemporary armed conflict and explores the specific problems posed by warfare today. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 348.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Yale University Press New Haven, CT
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300091045
ISBN
9780300091045
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.20

hardcover. Public, press, and academic interest in the military judicial system has increased over the years. This volume sets out to accomplish two main aims to provide comprehensive, accurate information about the US military justice system and related disciplinary features. Series: Praeger Security International. Num Pages: 211 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Praeger United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
211
Condition
New
SKU
V9780275993665
ISBN
9780275993665
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.28

Paperback. Discussing means and methods of warfare, the treatment of civilians and other non-combatants, and the conduct of operations in land, sea, and air, this is a manual on the law of armed conflict. It also includes discussion of the legal aspects of internal armed conflict, and the application of the law during peace support operations. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JW; LBBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 228 x 35. Weight in Grams: 962.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
672
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199287284
ISBN
9780199287284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 105.49

hardcover. William "Extra Billy" Smith, the oldest and one of the most controversial Confederate generals on the field at Gettysburg, was also one of the most colourful and charismatic characters of the Civil War and the antebellum Old South. Num Pages: 336 pages, 27 photos, 14 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBWJ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 229 x 28. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Savas Beatie United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781611211290
ISBN
9781611211290
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 18.97

paperback. Before the War of Independence properly began, the American Continental Congress invited the Canadians to join their struggle against the British. This text details the battle between Montgomery and Arnold's untried troops and Carleton's awaiting British forces in Quebec. Illustrator(s): Hook, Adam. Series: Osprey Campaign S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 11 colour & 75 b&w illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBCQ; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 185 x 7. Weight in Grams: 310.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841766812
ISBN
9781841766812
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 21.63

Paperback. This title is a study of Isandlwana, the most famous battle of the Zulu War, and the greatest defeat of the British Army during the entire Victorian era. The volume presents evidence from an archaeological dig in 2000, which offers a new interpretation of the battle's course of action. Series: Osprey Military Campaign S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 11 colour & 75 b&w illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JH; HBJH; HBLL; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 250 x 184 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841765112
ISBN
9781841765112
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 21.63

Paperback. Editor(s): Carreiras, Helena; Castro, Celso. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHM; JPWS; JW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138797482
ISBN
9781138797482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.35

Hardcover. A book that begins with a history of the battleship, from the first ironclad woodenhulled ships of the 19th century to the revolutionary Dreadnoughts of World War I and the mighty battleships and battle cruisers of World War II. It includes a country-by-country directory of battleships, with details about each vessel's history and function. Num Pages: 256 pages, over 550 photographs. BIC Classification: JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 224 x 22. Weight in Grams: 842.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Lorenz Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9780754829812
ISBN
9780754829812
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.11

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