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.
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| 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, Windward, , 0711202214,< X-01>,192pp illustrations, Faded spine o/w good in dw. Gift inscription on inside cover., , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 17205-02..............................£8.00 |
| CONTEMPORARY EUROPE by Professor H Stuart Hughes No d/w. The author, a Professor, from Harvard University, Activist, and widely travelled in Europe, considers the history of Europe from 1914 to the 1960's looking at the wars, the cold war, strategies, culture and innovations. In his preface he advises that a historian should not hesitate to express opinion and pass judgements and makes no apologies for his own explicit views.1961, Prentice Hall, , ,< X-01>,524pp maps, photos., Good in green boards., , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 7335-01..............................£8.00 |
| HEROES: SAVIOURS, TRAITORS AND SUPERMEN by Lucy Hughes-Hallett The author explores the ancient but politically potent phenomenon of hero-worship through the careers of eight extraordinary men: Achilles; Alcibiades; Cato; El Cid; Francis Drake; Wallenstein; Garibaldi and Odysseus.2004, Fourth Estate, , 9781857026801,< X-01>,604pp. illustrations, Some marks on top edge. Good in d/w, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 13076-01..............................£6.00 |
| THE FIGHTING MAN: FROM THE AGE OF NAPOLEON TO WORLD WAR TWO by Paul Lewis Isemonger and Christopher Scott The world of the fighting man recreated using photos of battle re-enactments, supported by text. The volume covers the age of Napoleon: Queen Victoria: the American Civil War: WWI and WWII. Covers the principal events of the period in question: the leaders: the battles: how the men fought, the weapons they used and the tactics they employed.1998, Sutton Publishing, , 0750914130,< X-01>,256pp, 140 colour illustrations, 110 b/w ills, Fine, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 27502-01..............................£10.00 |
| AGRICULTURAL TRANSPORT IN WALES by J Geraint Jenkins Chapters include two-wheeled carts, four-wheeled carts, human poterage and sledges, pack and draught animals, the wheelwright's craft.1962, National Museum of Wales, , ,< X-01>,107pp 30 black and white plates. Drawings., Marked dustjacket, text bright and unmarked., , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 99518-01..............................£6.00 |
| SWEET-MAKING FOR ALL by Helen Jerome No date but dedication on inside page dated 1930. Black boards, no jacket. Boards very good but light foxing on page edges and on some pages.Mark on endpaper probably incurred while cooking. Almond cream, Brownies, Edinburgh Rock and Nougat are among the many recipes plus advice on how to wrap and post them., Thomas Nelson & Sons, , ,< X-01>,188pp ills, , , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 99464-01..............................£6.00 |
| FRONT LINE ARTISTS by Peter Johnson The stories of the colourful personalities and talented artists who, with the advent of illustrated papers in the 1840s, were commissioned to depict the battles and heroes for their readers. Their heyday was the latter half of the 19th century, but the author includes a chapter on the 20th century, including the art of WWII. The book is illustrated with reproductions of the artists work.1978, Cassell, , 030430011X,< X-01>,184pp, over 90 ills, bibliography, index, 4to size, Good in rubbed dw with faded spine, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 29073-01..............................£8.00 |
| BRITISH SOLDIERS: THE BRITISH PEOPLE IN HISTORY by S H F Johnston Fragile copy, no spine cover but useful reference copy. Published in 1944 this is a history of the British soldier and his heritage from the Civil War's New Model Army to the 20th Century. It contains some attractive illustrations including striking colour plates of major figures such as the Earl of Wessex and Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington1944, Collins, , ,< X-01>,48pp, 8 col plates, 25 b/w illustrations, , , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 22172-02..............................£3.00 |
| THE COMMONWEALTH YEARBOOK 1993-1994 by Clive Jordan Compiled by Ex Library copy, usual stamps and labels. Good in card covers. History, Information and statistics from the 51 Commonwealth countries and their dependencies, worldwide. 1995, HM Stationary Office , , 011591711X,< X-01>,534pp illustrations, fold-out map, , , CARDSubject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 34876-01..............................£10.00 |
| MURDER IN THE NAME OF GOD: THE PLOT TO KILL YITZHAK RABIN by Michael Karpin The authors examine the motives of those involved in Israeli Premier Rabin's assassination. Rabin played a leading role in the signing of the Oslo Accords in 1993 which created the Palestinian National Authority and granted it partial control over parts of the Gaza Strip and West Bank. Prior to the signing of the accords PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat renounced violence and officially recognized Israel. On 4th November, 1995, Rabin was assassinated by Yigal Amir, a radical right-wing Orthodox Jew who opposed the signing of the Oslo Accords.1998, Granta Books, , 1862072418,< X-01>,292pp, illustrations, vg , , CARDSubject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 9975-01..............................£10.00 |
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THE END OF THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ARMY: VOLUME
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