Warfare & defence
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Warfare & defence
Hardback. A small nation surrounded by often hostile states, Israel has kept a well-trained military force to defend its borders. This study discusses the alarming possibility of a military takeover of the Israeli government. The author explores the advancing presence of the military in Israeli politics. Num Pages: 235 pages, 12 tables. BIC Classification: 1FBH; JP; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231096843
- ISBN
- 9780231096843
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.55€ 71.14
€ 94.55
€ 71.14
Hardback. Congress and the president are not the only branches that deal with fiscal issues in times of war. This book focuses on the role of federal courts in fiscal matters during warfare and high-cost national defense emergencies. It sheds light on environmental factors in judicial decision making. Series: Chicago Series on International and Domestic Institutions. Num Pages: 216 pages, 10 line drawings, 16 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHC; JW; LNAA2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226771120
- ISBN
- 9780226771120
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.46€ 92.61
€ 113.46
€ 92.61
Hardcover. Presents diaries and correspondence left by members of the tokkotai and other Japanese student soldiers who perished during the World War II. Outside of Japan, these kamikaze pilots were considered unbridled fanatics who willingly sacrificed their lives for the emperor. This book explores writings, which speak otherwise. Num Pages: 232 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; BTM; HBJF; HBWQ; JWG; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 181 x 25. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226619507
- ISBN
- 9780226619507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.00€ 43.95
€ 52.00
€ 43.95
Hardcover. When the United States goes to war, the nation's attention focuses on the president. This title reveals that even in politically sensitive wartime environments, individual members of Congress frequently propose legislation, hold investigative hearings, and engage in national policy debates in the public sphere. Series: Chicago Series on International and Domestic Institutions. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 halftones, 20 line drawings, 16 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHL; JPS; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226453552
- ISBN
- 9780226453552
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.46€ 93.04
€ 113.46
€ 93.04
Paperback. How is it that the United States-a country founded on a distrust of standing armies and strong centralized power-came to have the most powerful military in history? This book argues that there are profound relationships among the size and persistence of the American military complex, and the growth in presidential power to launch military actions. Num Pages: 248 pages, 4 halftones, 19 line drawings, 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JWJ; KFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226124070
- ISBN
- 9780226124070
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 26.56
€ 33.99
€ 26.56
Hardcover. In 1974 India joined the elite roster of nuclear world powers when it exploded its first nuclear bomb. Over the course of the twentieth century, India metamorphosed from a marginal place to a serious hub of technological and scientific innovation. This title tells the tale of this transformation. Num Pages: 736 pages, 16 halftones, 1 map, 9 tables. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JWMN; PDX; THK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 736
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226019758
- ISBN
- 9780226019758
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.82€ 63.42
€ 76.82
€ 63.42
Hardback. Rituals of war and images of violence in Mesopotamia ca. 3000-500 BCE examined as "magical technologies of warfare." Num Pages: 280 pages, 38. BIC Classification: 1QDAM; HBW; JW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Zone Books United States
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781890951849
- ISBN
- 9781890951849
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.39
€ 42.99
€ 30.39
Paperback. Human Nature is the fuel of violent conflict. The War Hotel looks at how we get aroused and how we get silenced into violent conflict. We are pulled apart in the name of justice and loyalty. Past trauma is triggered into a replay. Out of love and longing to step beyond the ordinary world, we sacrifice ourselves and others. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JMH; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861564511
- ISBN
- 9781861564511
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.54
€ 73.54
Hardback. A selection of the papers presented at RC01's international conference in Seoul (July 2008). It offers a view of the panorama of social studies on armed forces and conflict resolution in a context of fast-moving change that renders many preceding theoretical previsions obsolete. Editor(s): Caforio, Giuseppe. Series Editor(s): Chatterji, Manas. Series: Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Num Pages: 596 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFC; JWA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1018.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848558922
- ISBN
- 9781848558922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.29
€ 162.29
Hardback. New information technologies have contributed to the emergence of new lifestyles and modern strategic developments, but they have also provided new forms of weapons for all kinds of belligerents. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JWKF; UB; UR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848216600
- ISBN
- 9781848216600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.06
€ 172.06
Hardback. Gives voice to the conscripts who are forced to serve indefinitely without remuneration under the ENS in a powerful critical survey of its effect from the Liberation Struggle to today. Series: Eastern Africa Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1HFGE; JPV; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- James Currey
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847011602
- ISBN
- 9781847011602
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.21
€ 67.21
Hardback. Investigates development practice, civil organization formation and the increase of ethnically motivated conflicts over the past two decades in Western Africa. Series: Western Africa Series. Num Pages: 226 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDF; GTC; GTF; JFSL; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- James Currey
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847010681
- ISBN
- 9781847010681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.00
€ 96.00
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- James Currey United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847010421
- ISBN
- 9781847010421
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.00
€ 96.00
Paperback. The Disappearing Ninth Legion examines hard evidence for the foundation, development, mysterious disappearance, or possible continuation of Rome's lost Legion. Num Pages: 123 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBLA; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 8. Weight in Grams: 114.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 123
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846945595
- ISBN
- 9781846945595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.29
€ 13.99
€ 13.29
Paperback. Throughout history Jerusalem and its Holy Places have witnessed fierce religious controversy and political dispute. This study analyses an international and diplomatic perspective which highlights the state/national (territorial) versus global/transnational approach to Jerusalem with respect to possession and the right to worship. Num Pages: 198 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 172 x 13. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845194048
- ISBN
- 9781845194048
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.24
€ 36.99
€ 33.24
Hardback. Divided into two parts, this book talks about two common myths about the American-Israeli patron-client relationship - that arms transfers to Israel have been motivated by American domestic politics rather than national interests and that these arms transfers have come without any political strings attached to them. Num Pages: 129 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1KBB; JPS; JWXF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 15. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 129
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845191788
- ISBN
- 9781845191788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardback. Traces the origins and early development of the Royal Marines, outlining their organisational structures, their recruitment and social background, the activities in which they were engaged, and how their distinctive identity was forged. Num Pages: 302 pages, 5, 5 black & white line drawings, 5 line drawing. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843838371
- ISBN
- 9781843838371
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.41
€ 113.41
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843838234
- ISBN
- 9781843838234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 37.91
€ 40.99
€ 37.91
Hardback. A complete survey of the military campaigns of the early Saxons, tactics, strategy, and logistics, demonstrating in particular the sophistication of the administration involved. Series: Warfare in History. Num Pages: 326 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3F; HBJD; HBLC; HBW; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843837626
- ISBN
- 9781843837626
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.41
€ 113.41
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843837510
- ISBN
- 9781843837510
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.43
€ 97.43