Military History - Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
Here you will find books on
many, diverse subjects which, as yet, do not fall within any of our other,
more defined sections.
It is our intention to introduce further sections into future catalogues
this web site and our shop in Hythe, Kent.
Enabling readers/visitors to immediately view their specific interests.
Listed by Author & Title -
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| A SCOTTISH TOUR by Lady Haig An account of the Freedoms of Cities and Burghs in Scotland and University Honours conferred on Sir Douglas Haig. A collection of speeches and personal anecdotes collated by Lady Haig following a tour made by Sir Douglas in 1919 to receive honours conferred upon him at the end of the War. The book was published to raise funds for Lady Haig's Poppy factory and the employment of more disabled ex-servicemen.1935, The Moray Press, , ,< X-01>,107pp, Marks on cover but good for age and use., , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 36965-01..............................£12.00 |
| IN SEARCH OF ARMY ANCESTRY by Gerald Hamilton-Edwards The author provides the first systematic guide to the genealogical sources in the surviving material about the army, mainly among War Office records in the Public Record Office (now the National Archives). The social origins of both officers and other ranks are discussed and he identifies the various returns from which personal details may be discovered for all ranks. He also explains the system of purchasing commissions and how the volunteer army was recruited. 1977, Phillimore, , 0850332877,< X-01>,106pp, D/w torn at edges. ex ref lib. label removed. dewey no. on title page., , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 32936-01..............................£4.00 |
| AMERICAN MILITARIA SOURCEBOOK & DIRECTORY by Publisher Terry Hannon A comprehensive directory of suppliers of Militaria in the US. Listed are dealers, libraries, clubs, tour operators, shows, wargaming societies and many more.1992, Phoenix Militaria, , 0943345014,< X-01>,A4 format, 233pp, illustrations, g in card cover, , CARDSubject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 12815-01..............................£6.00 |
| PENNSYLVANIA: A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY by Bill Harris Dust jacket torn and creased. text very good. Photographs and Houses, State Buildings and urban and rural scenery all reflecting the history of Pennsylvania.1989, Crescent Books, , 0517001756,< X-01>,, , , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 99185-01..............................£8.00 |
| SELLING HITLER by Robert Harris Crease across front cover. Good.The story of the "Hitler Diaries" and how a fraudster (who started his career faking Luncheon Vouchers) fooled historians, hand- writing experts and shrewd businessmen. Newspaper company executives handed over twenty seven suitcases of cash to obtain the fakes and proprietors and editors of The Sunday Times, Stern & Newsweek allowed the desire for a hot story to override journalistic scepticism.1991, Faber & Faber, , 0571147267,< X-01>,178pp, , , CARDSubject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 15509-01..............................£3.00 |
| THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION by J Harvey and L Bather How the British establishment operates up to the 1960s. The roles of Parliament, the House of Lords, the judiciary, and Local Authorities remain essentially the same today.1965, Macmillan, , ,< X-01>,572pp, , , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 37538-01..............................£6.00 |
| THE OXFORD BOOK OF MILITARY ANECDOTES by Editor Max Hastings Stories that illustrate the military condition through the ages both on the battlefield and in barracks: comic, eccentric, heroic, tragic. Includes Caesar at the Rubicon and the revolt of the Praetorian Guard; Alexander's horse and Prince Rupert's dog; Osbert Sitwell as a reluctant Edwardian Guards Officer and Evelyn Waugh as the least plausible of commandos. Some of the stories are familiar, others less so.1985, Oxford University Press, , 0192141074,< X-01>,514pp, Good in d/w, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 8961-02..............................£8.00 |
| THE OXFORD BOOK OF MILITARY ANECDOTES by Max Hastings Softcover. Rubbed edges, creased spine. Reading copy. Stories that illustrate the military condition through the ages both on the battlefield and in barracks: comic, eccentric, heroic, tragic. Caesar at the Rubicon and the revolt of the Praetorian Guard; Alexander's horse and Prince Rupert's dog; Osbert Sitwell as a reluctant Edwardian Guards Officer, Evelyn Waugh as the least plausible of commandos. Some familiar stories others less so.1988, Oxford University Press, , 0192141740,< X-01>,514pp, Reference copy only, , CARDSubject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 8961-01..............................£3.00 |
| WARRIORS: EXTRAORDINARY TALES FROM THE BATTLEFIELD by Max Hastings Hastings investigates what the norm might be and how it has changed over the centuries. He compares sixteen people from different nationalities in modern history. These include Napoleon, Baron Marcellin de Marbot, Sir Harry Smith (whose Spanish wife, Juana became his military companion on many campaigns), Lieutenant John Chard‚ an unassuming engineer who became the hero of Rorke's Drift, and Squadron Leader Guy Gibson‚ the dam buster whose heroism in the skies of World War II earned him the nation's admiration2005, Harper Collins, , 000719756X,< X-01>,384pp 20+ illustrations., Very Good, d/w has small oval sticker mark., , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 35359-01..............................£8.00 |
| JANE'S DICTIONARY OF MILITARY TERMS by Brigadier P H C Hayward English-language military terms in use throughout NATO countries. Cross-referenced. Appendix contains list of acronyms and abbreviations.1975, Macdonald & Janes, , ,< X-01>,201pp, appendices, vg in dw, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 28173-01..............................£8.00 |
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THE END OF THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ARMY: VOLUME
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