This is an account of 50 of the most decisive battles of Western history, the decisiveness defined not necessarily in the completeness of victory or defeat, but in the longer-term impact on the course of history. From the Salamis in 480 BC, the book proceeds through the ancient world, the medieval world and the colonial age, to the 20th century, where key engagements of the World Wars are followed by more recent conflicts whose reverberations are still felt, such as Dien Bien Phu, the Six Days War and the battle for Kuwait. The author not only examines the strategic context and long-term outcome of each battle, but discusses the course of the fighting, the commanders and participants, and the significance of innovations in weaponry.
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR002572618
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Librería: MW Books, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 224p : ill(some col.), maps, ports ; 28cm. Subjects; Battles History. Military operations History. 1 Kg. Nº de ref. del artículo: 264415
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Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00074666137
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.1. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0851125204I4N00
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.1. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0851125204I3N00
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.1. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0851125204I4N01
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Librería: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlanda
First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 224p : ill(some col.), maps, ports ; 28cm. Subjects; Battles History. Military operations History. 1 Kg. Nº de ref. del artículo: 264415
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Librería: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Light shelfwear, the book is clean and readable throughout, a decent copy. Nº de ref. del artículo: 073250-7
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Librería: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. photographic & maps & drawings Ilustrador. First Edition. This is an account of 50 of the most decisive battles of Western history, the decisiveness defined not necessarily in the completeness of victory or defeat, but in the longer-term impact on the course of history. From the Salamis in 480 BC, the book proceeds through the ancient world, the medieval world and the colonial age, to the 20th century, where key engagements of the World Wars are followed by more recent conflicts whose reverberations are still felt, such as Dien Bien Phu, the Six Days War and the battle for Kuwait. The author not only examines the strategic context and long-term outcome of each battle, but discusses the course of the fighting, the commanders and participants, and the significance of innovations in weaponry. clean copy, no damage to describe. Dust jacket has no damage either. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. 240 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: photographic & maps & drawings. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Military & Warfare; Historical Study & Educational Resources; Reference; history. ISBN: 0851125204. ISBN/EAN: 9780851125206. Inventory No: 0263908. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0263908
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Librería: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Hard Cover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. 224 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout. Nº de ref. del artículo: 169773
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