The Hinges of Battle: How Chance and Incompetence Have Changed the Face of History - Rilegato

Durschmied, Erik

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ISBN 10: 0340819774 ISBN 13: 9780340819777

Casa editrice: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 2002

Riassunto

Some battles were decided by genius, but more were decided by a quirk of fate that tipped the scales. The thrust of a spear, the blink of an eye, a single phrase or misinterpreted command is all it takes. Battles have shaped the course of history and decided the fate of mankind. From a brutal Attila the Hun who was defeated on the Catalaunian Fienls, to an overbearing French artillery colonel at Dien Bien Phu; from the stout walls of Constaninople to a skimpy wall at Rourke's Drift; from the sun of Austerlitz to the snows of Stalingrad, it was always an incident that decided the outcome of battle. This work takes a look at the many turning points of famous conflicts, especially at the minor incidents that decided the outcome, otherwise known as the hinge of battle.

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Recensione

'The Hinges of Battle is more or less a sequel to Durschmied's previous book and is just as readable. The Hinges of Battle should have a wide readership' (Nicholas Fearn, Independent on Sunday 2002-02-24)

'An entertaining and fascinating read' (Lancashire Evening Post 2002-02-09)

'A collection of cracking adventure stories told with infectious enthusiasm, in a book that allows the reader to virtually participate in momentous history-changing events' (Waterstone's Books Quarterly 2002-02-09)

PRAISE FOR THE HINGE FACTOR:
'His tales of mayhem and confusion can be gripping, informative and genuinely idea-provoking. He reveals again and again, the casual impact of happenstance.' (Independent 2002-02-09)

'This entertaining book considers the errors and incidents that have shaped the world as we know it rather than as we planned it might be.' (The Times 2002-02-09)

'Gripping, riveting. Fascinating. Even when you're sure you know what happened and whodunit, Erik Durschmeid provides another twist.' (Scotsman 2002-02-09)

'Erik Durschmeid's revelations are wholly captivating.' (Manchester Evening News 2002-02-09)

L'autore

Erik Durschmied was born in Vienna in 1930. After World War 2 he emigrated to Canada. A television war correspondent for the BBC and CBS, Durschmied covered every major crisis, from Vietnam, Iran, Iraq, Belfast, Beirut, Chile, to Cuba and Afghanistan. Winner of numerous awards, Newsweek wrote 'Durschmied is a supremely gifted reporter who has transformed the media he works in.' And in 'Le Monde': 'He's survived more battles than any living general.' He lives in Paris and Provence with his family.

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• Editore: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0340819774
• ISBN 13: 9780340819777
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 448