9780224069229 - The Line Upon a Wind: An Intimate History of the Last and Greatest War Fought at Sea Under Sail - 1793-1815 di Mostert, Noel (17 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Following the acclaimed "Frontiers", Noel Mostert's new book chronicles the first true 'world war'. In February 1793, France declared war on Britain and Holland. The Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars that raged for the next twenty-two years saw European powers manoeuvring for mercantile and political advantage, in a complex and ever-changing web of alliances and coalitions. By 1815, the world was a different place, age-old certainties were shattered, established dynasties and kingdoms overthrown, the United States had been established as a world power and a new age was dawning. This was to be the longest, hardest and cruellest war ever fought at sea - on a scale comparable only with the Second World War. Methods of battle under sail, little altered for centuries, would be forced to change and develop at an unprecedented pace that brought with it the fearsome power of rockets, torpedoes and submarines. While the war on land saw the rise of the greatest soldier the world had known - Napoleon Buonaparte - the war at sea had the unprecedented genius of Horatio Nelson. Mostert writes with intriguing insight about the parallels between the two historic figures. "The Line Upon A Wind" is also the story of the daily lives of the sailors on board the fighting ships, the blood and guts ferocity of engagement in an age of gentility, the struggles of the ships' surgeons to repair broken bodies and the daily efforts to keep the men fed, watered and free of disease. There are heroes and villains here, captains so harsh that crews were goaded to mutiny and those whose concern for the welfare of their crews changed life at sea forever. We see the awful power of the press gang and first-hand accounts of desertion and treachery. It is a story of ordinary men and extraordinary bravery, the building and navigation of fearsome ships of war and of a period of tumultuous conflict, change and innovation. The Great War, as it was known to contemporaries, spanned generations and continents. In "The Line Upon a Wind", Noel Mostert has achieved a work of unparalleled research, rousing descriptions and illuminating analysis - maritime history at its very best. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condizione: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear and creasing.

HARDCOVER. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. We're always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any book priced at $10 or more, please just ask! British first edition, first printing. Contains number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. Virtually no wear to jacket. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. NO remainder mark.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. All of our books without an ISBN number (normally pre-1970 in date) are described individually in detail. Books with an ISBN number (this one included) are all offered for sale in good condition or better: some may be in very good, near fine, or fine condition. If the condition is critical to your decision to purchase, then please contact us and we will let you know our view of its condition. If the book is very heavy, we will may need to contact you before completion of purchase to advise you of extra postage costs.

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xxiv, 773 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 25 cm. Subjects; Anglo-French War, 1793-1802 Naval operations. Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 Naval operations. Seafaring life History 18th century. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very good. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Pages clean and bright, no markings, light wear to edges. Binding tight. We are closed 14th-23rd July items ordered after 9:00am on the 13th July will be shipped on 25th July, shipping times have been updated. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xxiv, 773 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 25 cm. Subjects; Anglo-French War, 1793-1802 Naval operations. Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 Naval operations. Seafaring life History 18th century. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First Edition Later Printing. Numbers are printed inside, 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. The first printing of the first edition. Jacket not price clipped with minor wear and creases mostly along the top edge.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. original cloth hardcover, illustrated, 773 pages, page edges lightly spotted otherwise fine in fine unclipped dustwrapper. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Shelf B299.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Includes several b/w illustrations. 773pp.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. This chronicles the first true 'world war'. In February 1793, France declared war on Britain and Holland. The Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars that raged for the next twenty-two years saw European powers manoeuvring for mercantile and political advantage, in a complex and ever-changing web of alliances and coalitions. By 1815, the world was a different place, age-old certainties were shattered, established dynasties and kingdoms overthrown, the United States had been established as a world power and a new age was dawning. This is also the story of the daily lives of the sailors on board the fighting ships, the blood and guts ferocity of engagement in an age of gentility, the struggles of the ships' surgeons to repair broken bodies and the daily efforts to keep the men fed, watered and free of disease. There are heroes and villains here, captains so harsh that crews were goaded to mutiny and those whose concern for the welfare of their crews changed life at sea forever. With illustrations. A 1st edition hardback, with its dustjacket in fine condition-top of the spines dustjacket a little creased. (773 pages & 24 pages of introduction & 16 pages of illustrations). This is a heavy book (over 1.1 kg), so there will be an extra postage charge.

Soft cover. Condizione: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Paperback. London U.K. Books Condition: New. Dust jacket: None. Pages 746. First Edition, First Impression. Numbered Line: 10-1. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE ORDERING THIS BOOK TO CONFIRM BOOK CONDITION AND EDITION (most of our books are 1st editions). We can send you photos of this book with a detailed description. Shipping is normally same day from the UK. "UK BASED SELLER. In Stock.- THANKS! We do not stock ex-library. We offer a money back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied, please contact us if you have any questions. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Bookseller Inventory #O.20181106_115360.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!