thomas munch petersen (10 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Paperback. Good. Remainder. in with biog.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Firm binding, no ownership markings. DJ scuffed with minor edge tears, not clipped. Well packaged, ships with tracking.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. They involve some of the most fascinating military and political personalities of the period, including the future Duke of Wellington. In the three weeks between 16 August and 5 September 1807, the British landed, assaulted and captured the city of Copenhagen before making off with the Danish fleet. The expedition to seize the Danish Navy must rank as one of the most successful combined military operations in history - swift, ruthless and effective. It is also the first example in modern history of terror bombardment used against a major European city. The expedition was prompted by fears that Napolean would seize the Danish fleet and turn it against Britain, since, although Denmark was neutral, she was thought to be susceptible to pressure from a new alliance between France and Russia. Britain's decision to launch her pre-emptive attack was based largely on inaccurate intelligence reports, and some parallels can be drawn with the American-led Coalition's invasion of Iraq in 2003. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Photos included in listing. About the book: 'Defying Napoleon' looks at the events surrounding the British bombardment of Copenhagen in 1807, they involve some of the most fascinating military and political personalities of the period, including the future Duke of Wellington.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Hardback; foxing to edge of pages, otherwise good in very good dustjacket.; Maps & illustrations.; 298 pages.

Sutton Publishing, Stroud 2007. 8vo. XXIV + 297 pages. Illustrated in b/w. Orig. boards in dust wrappers. Near fine/ very good.

Trade paperback. Condizione: Good. 200 pages. Illustrations. Sources. Tables. References. Cover has some wear and soiling. Preface by Major-General Evert Bage, Commander, Armed Forces Staff and War College, Stockholm. This book provides the most complete account of the emergence of the Swedish Air Force and the development of the Swedish aircraft industry that has been produced. The book is particularly valuable because it gives a critical analysis and assessment of the events it describes. The aviation industry is historically well developed and cutting edge, but currently rather slim in Sweden. The biggest companies now would be SAAB and GKN. SAAB mainly works with defense, Presumed First U.S. Edition, First printing.

Gyldendal, København 2007. Enkelte illustrationer i s/h og farver. 275 sider. Orig. illustreret kartonbind. Navnetræk på smudstitelblad. * Meget velskrevet bog om den ulykkelige begivenhed under Napoleonskrigene, hvor Danmark blev tvunget til at opgive sin neutralitet og blev angrebet af England.

Gyldendals Bogklub, København 2007. Illustrationer i s/h og farver. 275 sider. Orig. kartonbind. Pænt eksemplar. * Meget velskrevet bog om den ulykkelige begivenhed under Napoleonskrigene, hvor Danmark blev tvunget til at opgive sin neutralitet og blev angrebet af England.