Warfare & defence
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Warfare & defence
Hardcover. With a blend of narrative and analysis, this book explores the extent to which mercenaries have been used, from Sumer to Rome, and the reasons governments hired them when they could conscript native citizens. Num Pages: 316 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBG; HBLA; HBTB; JWXN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 241 x 25. Weight in Grams: 604. Clean copy in fine dustjacket with shelf wear. Some sunning to spine and minor tearing and edgewear to DJ. All illustrations present. In very good condition
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Constable
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KJE0000025
- ISBN
- 9780094757509
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. A study of the Thirty Years' War, a conflict of key importance in the history of the development of warfare. It offers a behind-the-scenes view of the men who really made the decisions in the fighting - Olivares, Mazarin and Cardinal Richelieu - and discusses the long-term effects of the war. Series: Essential Histories. Num Pages: 96 pages, 25 colour & 25 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 8. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781841763781
- ISBN
- 9781841763781
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.87
€ 14.99
€ 13.87
Paperback. Originally published: In Siena, al sopportico de Pontani: Apresso Saluestro Marchetti e Camillo Turi, 1610. Num Pages: 120 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLH; JWXZ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 181 x 255 x 15. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- FreeLance Academy Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780982591192
- ISBN
- 9780982591192
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.47
€ 30.99
€ 26.47
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Mariner Books
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780547750385
- ISBN
- 9780547750385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.07
€ 17.99
€ 17.07
Paperback. * Offers a unique perspective on modern mechanized warfare * Fills a critical gap in World War II Literature In his rare behind the scenes story of an American armour division during World War II, Benton Y. Cooper provides surprising insight into what it took to keep Patton's tanks rolling across Europe. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 106 x 30. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Presidio Press
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Format
- Paperback
- SKU
- V9780891418146
- ISBN
- 9780891418146
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.01
€ 11.01
Paperback. Tells the true story of how Mike Ritland grew from a skinny, bullied child, to a member of our nation's most elite SEAL Teams, to the trainer of the world's most highly skilled K9 warriors. Num Pages: 208 pages, plus one 16-page black & white photograph insert. BIC Classification: BTM; JWH. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 141 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- St Martin´s Press
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781250049698
- ISBN
- 9781250049698
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.36
€ 14.99
€ 13.36
Paperback. The Reaper is the astonishing memoir of Special Operations Direct Action Sniper Nicholas Irving, the 3rd Ranger Battalion's deadliest sniper. In the bestselling tradition of American Sniper and Shooter, Irving shares the true story of his extraordinary career, including his deployment to Afghanistan in the summer of 2009. Num Pages: 320 pages, one 16 page colour photograph insert. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JM; BGHA; HBWS4; JWH; JWXV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 211 x 37. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Griffin Publishing
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781250080608
- ISBN
- 9781250080608
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.45
€ 21.99
€ 18.45
Hardback. BIC Classification: BGH; JWT; VFV; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- St Martin´s Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781250129901
- ISBN
- 9781250129901
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.45
€ 21.99
€ 18.45
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591846406
- ISBN
- 9781591846406
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 26.28
€ 33.99
€ 26.28
Paperback. David Glantz examines the Soviet study of war, the re-emergence of the operation level, the evolution of the Soviet theory of operations in depth before 1941, and its application in the European theatre and the Far East between 1941 and 1945. Series: Soviet Russian Military Theory and Practice. Num Pages: 295 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJ; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 21. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780714640778
- ISBN
- 9780714640778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.45
€ 81.45
Paperback. Num Pages: 88 pages, 26 color plates, over 30 b/w images. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 8. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2023
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764306822
- ISBN
- 9780764306822
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.30
€ 37.99
€ 25.30
Hardback. Num Pages: 528 pages, over 100 color and b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: JW; WCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 160 x 235 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1234.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764319907
- ISBN
- 9780764319907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 32.52
€ 48.99
€ 32.52
Paperback. This book offers examples and practical advice for analysis conducting assumption-based planning. Series: Rand Studies in Policy Analysis. Num Pages: 268 pages, 19 b/w illus. BIC Classification: JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 437.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521001267
- ISBN
- 9780521001267
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.34
€ 42.34
Paperback. A history of the Austro-Prussian-Italian War of 1866, which paved the way for German and Italian unification. Num Pages: 330 pages, 16 b/w illus. 21 maps. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 1DFG; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 226 x 19. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521629515
- ISBN
- 9780521629515
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 36.23
€ 37.99
€ 36.23
Paperback. John A. Lynn II examines the important roles of women who campaigned with armies from 1500 to 1815. Num Pages: 252 pages, 25 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 3JB; 3JD; 3JF; HBW; JFSJ1; JWD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521722377
- ISBN
- 9780521722377
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 32.81
€ 33.99
€ 32.81
Paperback. This text examines the role played by the mass media and public opinion in the development of United States foreign policy in the Gulf War. It explores the prewar media debate, news coverage during and after the war, and the media's effect on public opinion and decision-makers. Editor(s): Bennett, W.Lance; Paletz, David L. Series: American Politics & Political Economy S. Num Pages: 341 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJF; JFD; JPQB; JPS; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226042596
- ISBN
- 9780226042596
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.96
€ 32.99
€ 25.96
Hardcover. Examining the American discourse over war and torture, the authors investigate the opinion pages of American newspapers, television commentary, and online discussion groups to offer the first empirical study of the national conversation about the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the revelations of prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib a year later. Num Pages: 240 pages, 20 tables. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; HBWS5; HPQ; JFD; JWX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 237 x 23. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226062495
- ISBN
- 9780226062495
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 43.03
€ 54.99
€ 43.03
Paperback. Among the most momentous decisions that leaders of a state are called upon to make is whether or not to initiate warfare. How their military will fare against the opponent may be the first consideration, but not far behind are concerns about domestic political response. This title makes clear the relationship between these two distinct concerns. Series: Chicago Series on International and Domestic Institutions. Num Pages: 200 pages, 11 line drawings, 19 tables. BIC Classification: JPQB; JPS; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 228 x 26. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226101224
- ISBN
- 9780226101224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.64
€ 40.99
€ 31.64
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226123912
- ISBN
- 9780226123912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.64€ 79.17
€ 94.64
€ 79.17
Paperback. This study examines how the myths of man as "Just Warrior" and woman as "Beautiful Soul" serve to recreate/secure women's social position as noncombatants and men's identity as warriors. It demonstrates how these myths are undermined by the reality of female bellicosity and sacrificial male love. Num Pages: 321 pages, 14 maps. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSJ1; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226206264
- ISBN
- 9780226206264
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.74
€ 40.99
€ 31.74