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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| DESPATCHES FROM THE HEART by Annette Tapert An anthology of letters from the soldiers, sailors and airmen of the two World Wars to their families at home, describing the incidents and the life they led.1984, Hamish Hamilton, , 0241113555,< X-01>,128pp, 66 illustrations, very good in d/w, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 18269-01..............................£10.00 |
| THE FRONTIERS OF BALUCHISTAN: TRAVELS ON THE BORDERS OF PERSIA AND AFGHANISTAN by G.P. Tate Narrative sketches of the desert and desert life painted in life-like colours. One part deals with the vast desert between Quetta and Persia, the other part describes the country of Seistan. A scarce and collectible volume. Ex. public library edition. Date label removed but all other labels and stamps present. Zealously stamped throughout on odd blank pages and margins. Text seems to be clean and unmarked. Rear Map Loose.front hinge fragile. Wear at top of spine. Library Dewey number in white on spine and stamp on front board. 1909, Witherby & Co, , ,< X-01>,261pp. Coloured frontispiece, 36 plates 2 maps., , , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 99545-01..............................£180.00 |
| MUNITIONS OF THE MIND by Doctor Philip M Taylor The history of war propaganda from the ancient world to the nuclear age. Samples include stone monuments, coins, broadsheets, paintings, pamphlets, radio, film and television. Doctor Taylor looks at the impact of printing in the 15th Century, the revolutions of the 20th Century, and the advent of global communications.1990, Patrick Stephens, , 1852600527,< X-01>,240pp, ills, index, Good in rubbed d/w, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 24885-02..............................£8.00 |
| THE MIGHTY CONTINENT: A VIEW OF EUROPE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY by John Terraine Foxing on page edges, d/w creased on edges. Published in cooperation with the BBC to compliment the television series of the same title. Over 13 programmes/chapters the series charts the troubled history of Europe from the days of the Habsburgs to the rise of the EEC. 1974, Hutchinson, , 0563126566,< X-01>,352pp illustrations, Good in creased d/w, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 37757-01..............................£7.00 |
| THE SMOKE AND THE FIRE by John Terraine Myths of warfare, 1861-1945. Terraine looks at the Tank in WWI, British Generals of WWI, The Angel of Mons, and the myths of the American Civil War. The author argues that the truth can only be approached by looking at that war in the light of others which resemble it. This is an attempt to push aside the mythology surrounding warfare.1981, Sidgwick and Jackson, , 0283987014,< X-01>,240pp, 25 ills, Good in dw, marks on top edge. , , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 21553-01..............................£8.00 |
| A VOICE FROM THE CHORUS by Abram Tertz Based on the letters of Andrey Sinyavsky written under his pen name to his wife. They were written during his imprisonment in a Soviet Forced Labour camp between 1966 and 1971. Because of the strict censorship on what prisoners were allowed to write the letters contain only oblique references to the conditions in the camp, instead we follow the authors inner thoughts and reflections on a wide range of topics in miniature essays from such things as Russian icons, the Russian Criminal world, Byzantine Enmperors and the writings of Swift and Defoe amongst many others.1976, Collins, , 0002628848,< X-01>,328pp, Faded spine. Good in dw, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 9730-01..............................£8.00 |
| FIGHTING TALK by Lieutenant-Colonel Robert C W Thomas OBE A collection of military facts, stories, anecdotes and oddities, quotations and events of the British Army. With chapters on Honours and Awards, Fighting the Good Fight, Officers and Gentlemen, Conduct Unbecoming, Animals, Music, Uniform and Dress, Nicknames and Definitions.1987, Ian Allan, , 0711017247,< X-01>,143pp, 40 ills, New in pictorial boards, vg, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 26624-01..............................£4.00 |
| THE RESCUERS: THE WORLD'S TOP ANTI-TERRORIST UNITS by Leroy Thompson Includes studies of five classic operations. Looks at European and US Anti-terrorist units as well as those in the Far East, Latin America, and the Middle East - how they compare, their weapons and equipment, and the terror groups they face.1986, Paladin Press, , 0873643941,< X-01>,vi + 241pp, 47 photos, appendices, index, vg in edge-worn dw, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 14130-01..............................£10.00 |
| WORT UND BRAUCH IN HEER UND FLOTTE by Walter Transfeldt German text. 9. Uberarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage. herausgegeben von Oberstleutnant Hans-Peter Stein. The many chapters cover everything from Military Music and ceremonial, animals, munitions and ranks.1986, W.Spemann, , 3440810607,< X-01>,400pp illustrations., Very good in illustrated boards., Ger.text, Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 36436-01..............................£50.00 |
| IT'S HAPPENING AGAIN by OBE Ernest R Troughton The author pursues the argument that in the years from 1919 to the outbreak of the Second World War, Germany, although surrendering in 1918, was simply regrouping and re-arming. Meanwhile the allies were divided.1944, John Gifford, , ,< X-01>,110pp, Boards rubbed ow very good, , Subject...Other Topics - Diverse Subjects…Web No. 33551-01..............................£8.00 |
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THE END OF THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ARMY: VOLUME
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