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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| THE ENGLISH: A SOCIAL HISTORY 1066 - 1945 by Christopher Hibbert Daily life of the English people from the days of the Norman conquest through to World War II. It is based on diaries, letters, memoirs and official reports. 1988, Grafton Books, , 0246121815,< X-01>,785pp illustrations, Good in creased dw, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 35630-01..............................£10.00 |
| NO SOFT OPTIONS: THE POLITICO-MILITARY REALITIES OF NATO by Sir Peter Hill-Norton The author was Chairman of the NATO Military Committee. He describes how NATO came into being and has developed to the 1970s and why its future strength and influence must be of overriding importance to all its members.1978, Hurst Chance & Co., , 0905838114,< X-01>,172pp, Ex club lib stamp on page edges.. Canx stamps on fep and other pages. good, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 32452-01..............................£7.00 |
| THE WAR ILLUSTRATORS by Pat Hodgson A selection of the illustrations that were used to portray military activities and actions in such 19th Century publications as the Illustrated London News. Also includes other works from the time by artists such as Joseph Archer Crowe, Frederick Remington, Melton Prior and Frederic Villiers1977, Osprey Publishing, , 0850450799,< X-01>,191pp, 121 ills, Good in dw with faded spine, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 20661-01..............................£8.00 |
| DICTIONNAIRE DE TERMES D'ARTILLERIE TOME II. FRANCAIS-ITALIEN-ANGLAIS by Edward S Hodson A useful dictionary of it's time. From the obvious 'Bomb- bomba-bombe' to the rather more technical such as 'aiming post - asta di mira-jalon de pointage' and 'Elevating sleeve -chiocciola del congegno di punteria - de pointage en hauteur' among hundreds of other words and expressions.1918, Charles Griffin & Co, , ,< X-01>,108pp, Very small pocket book. very good in blue boards with white titles, Fr.text, Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 35175-01..............................£4.00 |
| TRI-LINGUAL ARTILLERY DICTIONARY VOLUME 1.ENGLISH-FRENCH-ITALIAN by Edward S Hodson A useful dictionary of specialist terms, from the obvious 'Bomb-bomba-bombe' to the technical such as 'Clutch plate-verrou circulaire-piastra di serramento' amongst many hundreds of other words and expressions.1918, Charles Griffin & Co, , ,< X-01>,92pp, very small pocket book. Very good in red boards with white titles., , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 35176-01..............................£4.00 |
| AMERICAN MILITARY GOVERNMENT: ITS ORGANISATION AND POLICIES by Hajo Holborn Following WWII the American authorities faced the problems of governing both liberated areas and also the defeated enemy. The author examines preparations and establishment of the Military Government in the defeated Germany, Japan and the Far East, and the Lessons learned from Occupation.1947, , , ,< X-01>,xiv + 243pp, maps, ex lib. green cloth, gilt titles v faded ow g+, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 23239-01..............................£12.00 |
| THE LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATES by (editor) Harold Holzer The first transcription of the seven 1858 debates held between ex-congressman, Abraham Lincoln, a 49 year old Republican, and 45 year old two term democrat incumbent, Stephen Douglas in their race to win control of the Illinois legislature. The main issue discussed in was slavery, and the debates examined the founding principles of the young United States and its Territories. 1994, Harper Collins, , 0060924608,< X-01>,394pp ills, cardcovers edgeworn ow vg, , CARDSubject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 28967-01..............................£6.00 |
| MILITARY MAYHEM by Raymond Horricks A collection of anecdotes, reminiscences, poems and stories inspired by the eccentricities of the military mind. From the battlefield to the barracks, from the army and the navy, these are tales of bravery and bewilderment, military incompetence and red tape, the world over.1989, Costello Publishers, , 0710430426,< X-01>,238pp, illustrations., Good in faded d/w, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 2726-01..............................£6.00 |
| THE BOOK OF EXPLORATION by Ray Howgego Before the turn of the 19th century, ventures into uncharted lands required material or spiritual reward to justify the perils of shipwreck and hostile natives, and dangers yet unknown. Until recent times exploration for the sake of knowledge alone was rare, and mostly undertaken by intrepid traders, gold seekers and valiant Christian missionaries. In this book the author selects more than 150 of those he considers to be the most influential and unusual journeys of discovery, setting each firmly in its historical context. Each event is described in a page of text with a full page illustration facing.2009, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, , 9781407222752,< X-01>,Large Format. 360pp c170 illustrations, Fine in like dw, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 36015-01..............................£18.00 |
| CARTOONISTS AT WAR by Frank E Huggett British humour and war since the Napoleonic age. With numerous examples of the cartoons of the periods.1981, Book Club Edition, , ,< X-01>,192pp, 130 ills, index, Spine Faded ow good in d/w, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 17205-01..............................£6.00 |
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THE END OF THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ARMY: VOLUME
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