War & defence operations
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War & defence operations
Hardcover. In this addition to the successful "Seventy" series, a distinguished team of 26 military historians reveals the decisive conflicts that have shaped world history from the 5th century BC. Editor(s): Black, Professor Jeremy. Num Pages: 304 pages, 320 illustrations, (175 colour ). BIC Classification: HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 209 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Thames and Hudson Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KRA0013666
- ISBN
- 9780500251256
€ 24.31
€ 24.31
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Haymarket Books United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781931859547
- ISBN
- 9781931859547
€ 16.99€ 16.00
€ 16.99
€ 16.00
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
€ 38.99€ 34.20
€ 38.99
€ 34.20
Paperback. At the end of 1917 Britain and France faced a strategic nightmare. Their great offensives against Germany had been calamitous, leaving hundreds of thousands of young men dead and wounded for negligible territorial gains. This book retells the story of 1918. It goes to the very roots of this instrumental turning point in modern history. Num Pages: 752 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 197 x 35. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141020792
- ISBN
- 9780141020792
€ 19.99€ 13.14
€ 19.99
€ 13.14
Paperback. This text uses history in two ways: as the source of ideas about strategy and as examples to illustrate the elements by showing their application to specific campaigns and their utility in understanding the role of strategy in military operations. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JWK; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275955274
- ISBN
- 9780275955274
€ 43.26
€ 43.26
Hardcover. Editor(s): Grove, Philip D. Num Pages: 160 pages, 15 maps & diagrams. BIC Classification: 1QSP; 3JJH; HBTM; HBWQ; JWLF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Plymouth Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841023342
- ISBN
- 9781841023342
€ 45.99€ 43.10
€ 45.99
€ 43.10
Paperback. Highly illustrated guide to the Battle of Crecy and Edward III's 1346 campaign Num Pages: 224 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3H; HBJD; HBLC1; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Pen and Sword
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473827011
- ISBN
- 9781473827011
€ 19.99€ 19.13
€ 19.99
€ 19.13
Hardcover. On 25 April 1915, Allied forces landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in present-day Turkey to secure the sea route between Britain and France in the west and Russia in the east. After eight months of terrible fighting, they would fail.. Num Pages: 848 pages, B & W pic sections. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 159 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1256.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Bantam Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780593074909
- ISBN
- 9780593074909
€ 38.99€ 35.43
€ 38.99
€ 35.43
Hardcover. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations (colour). BIC Classification: HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 218 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1064.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Casemate
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612002316
- ISBN
- 9781612002316
€ 25.99€ 19.60
€ 25.99
€ 19.60
Paperback. A selection of the History Book Club, this book talks about the historical circumstances and political conditions of the contending adversaries, the strategic thinking and the personalities of the military commanders, the tactical manoeuvring on the field of battle, the role of armaments and technology, and the performance of the soldiers. Num Pages: 608 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBW; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 968.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253217073
- ISBN
- 9780253217073
€ 42.99€ 38.30
€ 42.99
€ 38.30
Paperback. Series: Stackpole Military History. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white halftones, maps. BIC Classification: JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811710770
- ISBN
- 9780811710770
€ 21.99€ 17.05
€ 21.99
€ 17.05
Paperback. Offers an account of peace-keeping operations across the globe. This title shows what the resolutions mean for the people who must live in these battle fields, and for the UN soldiers who are sent to bring order to the terrifying chaos. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPSN1; JWLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 133 x 21. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141012902
- ISBN
- 9780141012902
€ 16.99€ 13.84
€ 16.99
€ 13.84
Paperback. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 29. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700617913
- ISBN
- 9780700617913
€ 39.05
€ 39.05
Paperback. This book explores how large-scale conflicts can be waged more constructively. An introduction presents key concepts in positive conflict resolution, and chapters from esteemed contributors illustrate these theories in action, with cases ranging from Israel to North Korea. The book offers diverse perspectives and concrete ideas for positive change. Editor(s): Dayton, Bruce W.; Kriesberg, Louis. Num Pages: 234 pages, 1 charts, 3 tables. BIC Classification: GTJ; JHB; JPSD; JWLP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 25. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442265516
- ISBN
- 9781442265516
€ 41.99€ 38.46
€ 41.99
€ 38.46
Paperback. A concise account of each engagement is provided, along with an analysis of its strategic, archaeological and political significance, complimented by a modern map of the battlefield with suggested tours and information on exploring the site today. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752464336
- ISBN
- 9780752464336
€ 20.21
€ 20.21
Hardcover. Num Pages: 96 pages, 160 b/w & colour postcards. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; 3JH; JWLF; WCS; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 288 x 14. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Publisher
- Schiffer
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764351723
- ISBN
- 9780764351723
€ 31.99€ 26.89
€ 31.99
€ 26.89
Paperback. An account of the Home Front experience in Grimsby. Num Pages: 144 pages, 176 pages of integrated illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBW; HBWN; JWLF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473834262
- ISBN
- 9781473834262
€ 13.99€ 11.34
€ 13.99
€ 11.34
Hardcover. A multi-disciplinary study on wartime decision-making, with a focus on how Canada and its allies engage in conflict. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: JPS; JWLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 235 x 21. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780773547575
- ISBN
- 9780773547575
€ 104.27€ 37.78
€ 104.27
€ 37.78
Paperback. This is the only book you'll ever need in order to comprehend the complexities of the Middle East. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JJ; HBJF1; HBLW; JPS; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 149 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Publisher
- Lexington Books,U.S. U.S.A.
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739100646
- ISBN
- 9780739100646
€ 33.99€ 31.84
€ 33.99
€ 31.84
Hardcover. Forts are marks and wounds of the history of human violence. This book examines how this global but chameleonic network of forts can offer insights into both the geopolitics of Empire and their postcolonial legacies, and into the intersection of colonialism, memory, power and space in the postcolonial Lusophone world and beyond. Series Editor(s): Graham, Professor Brian. Num Pages: 174 pages, Includes 22 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781409403036
- ISBN
- 9781409403036
€ 155.32
€ 155.32