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Warfare & defence
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Warfare & defence
Hardback. A reference to the military history of contemporary China, through an examination of China's 19th-century military clashes with the West and Japan, and the evolution of the Red Army. It draws on sources written in Chinese as well as on English-language secondary sources. Editor(s): Higham, Robin. Num Pages: 376 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GBC; HB; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 725.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313293375
- ISBN
- 9780313293375
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.14€ 28.58
€ 76.14
€ 28.58
Paperback. Helps you meet Blackwater USA, the private army that the US government has hired to operate in international war zones and on American oil. Its contacts run from military and intelligence agencies to the upper echelons of the White House; it has a military base, a fleet of aircraft and 20,000 troops. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBW; JWXN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 35. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Serpent's Tail
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846686528
- ISBN
- 9781846686528
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. Transnational ethnography and history of the School of the Americas, analyzing the military, peasant, and activist cultures that are linked by this institution. Series: American Encounters/Global Interactions. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 6147 x 3963 x 25. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822333920
- ISBN
- 9780822333920
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 31.02
€ 31.99
€ 31.02
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 46, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: AVGC6; JWXR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- Updated Edition with New Material
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801472978
- ISBN
- 9780801472978
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.52
€ 26.99
€ 25.52
Paperback. The politics of legitimacy is central to international relations. When states perceive an international organization as legitimate, they defer to it, associate themselves with it, and invoke its symbols. Examining the United Nations Security Council, this book demonstrates how legitimacy is created, used, and contested in international relations. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPSN1; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138343
- ISBN
- 9780691138343
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.81
€ 46.99
€ 33.81
Paperback. Describes the organization, uniforms and equipment of the Third Reich's elite North African soldiers. The author gives a history of the North Africa campaign, but also detailed operational histories of the Afrikakorps' constituent units and examines their equipment and insignia. Illustrator(s): Volstad, Ron. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 12 colour and 50 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1HB; HBJD; HBJH; HBWQ; JWD; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 183 x 5. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781855321304
- ISBN
- 9781855321304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
Paperback. Featuring illustrations and colour photographs of reconstructed handgonnes, this book reveals the true history of what could easily have been the most revolutionary weapon in history. It is suitable for medieval enthusiasts and re-enactors. Illustrator(s): Embleton, Gerry. Series: Weapon. Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: HBLC1; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 6. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849081559
- ISBN
- 9781849081559
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 19.72
€ 21.99
€ 19.72
Paperback. Illustrator(s): McBride, Angus. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 53ill.(8col.). BIC Classification: HB; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 184 x 5. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841768977
- ISBN
- 9781841768977
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.02
€ 23.99
€ 19.02
Paperback. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, illustrations, maps, bibliography. BIC Classification: JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 4. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850454734
- ISBN
- 9780850454734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.06
€ 21.99
€ 18.06
Hardback. This book skillfully weaves together four stories: Chinese views of technology during the Communist era; the role of the military in Chinese political and economic life; the evolution of open and flexible conceptions of public management in China; and the technological dimensions of the rise of Chinese power. Num Pages: 360 pages, 37. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTB; JPS; JWA; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 26. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780804746014
- ISBN
- 9780804746014
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.12
€ 94.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, over 240 b/w and color photographs, line drawings. BIC Classification: HB; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 217 x 10. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764318771
- ISBN
- 9780764318771
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.45
€ 37.99
€ 25.45
Paperback. The battle for Stalingrad became the focus of Hitler and Stalin's determination to win the war on the eastern front. But the eventual victory of the Red Army, and the failure of Hitler's Operation Barbarossa, was the first defeat of Hitler's territorial ambitions in Europe, and the start of his decline. This book deals with this battle. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 33. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141032405
- ISBN
- 9780141032405
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.53
€ 15.99
€ 12.53
Paperback. The Forrestal class (Forrestal, Saratoga, Ranger, and Independence) was the first completed class of US Navy supercarriers, so-named for their 25 percent size increase over the World War II-era carriers such as the Midway class, and the strength of their air wings. This title deals with this topic. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBTW; JWMV2; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 245 x 3. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782003809
- ISBN
- 9781782003809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
€ 17.99
€ 16.61
Paperback. In 1701, the nations resisting Louis XIV's attempts to secure the throne of Spain had formed a grand Alliance. Yet by late 1703 the overall outlook was unfavourable. Marlborough and Eugene of Savoy developed a plan and succeeded to change this and knock Bavaria out of the war. This volume demonstrates how this success came about. Illustrator(s): Tumer, Graham. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, 72ill.1col.ill. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JF; HBJD; HBLH; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 181 x 7. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841767710
- ISBN
- 9781841767710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 22.38
€ 27.99
€ 22.38
Paperback. The full story of the most terrible siege in history when over a million people perished, illustrated by pictures recently released from Russian archives. Num Pages: 368 pages, 16. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cassell
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780304366729
- ISBN
- 9780304366729
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.92
€ 15.99
€ 11.92
Hardback. The first truly global history of the Napoleonic Wars, arguably the first world war. Num Pages: 352 pages, 10 maps. BIC Classification: HBJ; HBLL; JW; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2020
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199951062
- ISBN
- 9780199951062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 33.68
€ 47.99
€ 33.68
Paperback. Ken 'Hawkeye' Lee, Terry Clark, Tony Pickering, John Ellacombe and Pete Olver - five special airmen who earned the right to wear the Battle of Britain clasp with pride. All fought through the Battle and Blitz, all served and survived to the end of the war, but not all came out unscathed. This book tells their stories. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16pp b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BM; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Grub Street United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781906502829
- ISBN
- 9781906502829
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.13
€ 19.13
Hardcover. Formed within days of the illustrious 617 Squadron, 618's primary objective was to mount a daylight low-level attack by Mosquitos on the German battleship Tirpitz within hours of the attack on the Ruhr dams. This title sets out the technicalities of developing the 'bouncing bomb'. Num Pages: 208 pages, photos throughout. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWF; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 167 x 24. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Grub Street United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906502515
- ISBN
- 9781906502515
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.94
€ 34.94
Paperback. Established in 1917 to train Royal Flying Corps aircrew during WWI, Duxford was also the base for two United States Aero Squadrons, 137 and 159, and by the end was a mobilisation airfield for three DH9 day bomber squadrons. This work is suitable for the collector, historian or veteran of the times. Num Pages: 160 pages, over 200 b/w and colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAC; 3JJ; AJC; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 197 x 11. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Grub Street United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906502331
- ISBN
- 9781906502331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.79
€ 23.79
Paperback. The "Campaign" titles provide concise accounts of the great conflicts of history, assessing each commander's strategy, and recounting the progress of the fighting using 3-D battle maps to illustrate the critical stages. This covers the victory of Henry V's heavily-outnumbered army at Agincourt. Series: Osprey Campaign S. Num Pages: 96 pages, 10 colour plates, 3 3-D maps, 70 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 186 x 7. Weight in Grams: 315.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781855321328
- ISBN
- 9781855321328
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.71
€ 23.99
€ 20.71