Isbn: 9780571224852 - generals: ten british commanders who shaped the world (53 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. From the bestselling author of "Rifles", the remarkable lives - and battles - of ten of Britain's greatest generals. Mark Urban tells the story of ten exceptional soldiers who left their mark on Britain and the world. Some - including Wellington, Kitchener and Montgomery - are names etched in the national mythology. Others are more obscure figures whose achievements or failures may have had consequences quite different to those they had intended: the incompetence of one British General led to the creation of the United States of America, the ideas of another to the invention of Blitzkreig. All ten of these generals revealed either a brilliant ability or a fatal flaw. While one became Prime Minister, another was beheaded. Success or failure depended largely on their ability to work within Britain's Parliamentary democracy - and against tyrants, despots and emperors who were often free to act alone.…

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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. 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.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. From the bestselling author of "Rifles", the remarkable lives - and battles - of ten of Britain's greatest generals. Mark Urban tells the story of ten exceptional soldiers who left their mark on Britain and the world. Some - including Wellington, Kitchener and Montgomery - are names etched in the national mythology. Others are more obscure figures whose achievements or failures may have had consequences quite different to those they had intended: the incompetence of one British General led to the creation of the United States of America, the ideas of another to the invention of Blitzkreig. All ten of these generals revealed either a brilliant ability or a fatal flaw. While one became Prime Minister, another was beheaded. Success or failure depended largely on their ability to work within Britain's Parliamentary democracy - and against tyrants, despots and emperors who were often free to act alone.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. some shelfwear but still NICE! - may have remainder mark or previous owner's name Standard-sized.

Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

hardcover. 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.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Foxing to the pages.…

Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: 42136976. 1789483231. 9/15/2026 2:40:31 PM.

Hardback. 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.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Fine hardback,in fine un-clipped d/j,no inscriptions.2005,edition.336pp,with illustrations.

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Flat signed by the author. 1st edition, 1st printing. Boards are clean. Content has toning. Good DJ is clean.

Condizione: Good. Flat signed by the author. 1st edition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with toning and foxing. Good DJ with a stain underneath.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Very Good, Not Price Clipped. British First. Complete number line from 1 to 10; some edge wear to boards and dust jacket; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; illustrated with both black and white and colour photographs as well as colour reproductions of paintings. Book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Used - Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine Dust Jacket. 336pp. Biblio. Index. Plates. Maps. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

Condizione: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition (SIGNED). SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. 1st Ed. No other inscriptions and not price clipped. The DJ and the book itself are fine/like new. All tight, bright and clean. No shelf wear and no nicks or tears. 336 pages. Illustrated in b/w and colour. Signed copies are scarce in the UK. An excellent copy in every way.…

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) The story of ten exceptional soldiers who left their mark on Britain and the world. Some, like Wellington, Kitchener and Montgomery, are names etched in the national mythology. Others are obscure figures whose achievements or failures may have had consequences quite different to those they had intended, from the creation of the United States of America to the invention of Blitzkreig. All ten of the Generals revealed either a brilliant ability or a fatal flaw. While one became a Prime Minister, another was beheaded. Success or failure depended largely on their ability to work within Britain's Parliamentary democracy and against tyrants, despots and emperors who were often free to act alone. (Published: 2005) (Publisher: Faber & Faber) (ISBN: 0571224857) (Pagination: 336pp, 27 colour & b/w illustrations, maps, index) (Condition: Slight fading on spine) UL-XXXXXX.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Lacking Dustjacket. 1st Edition. Ten biographical accounts of the military careers of Ten British Generals , from Monck to Montgomery. 336pp, photo plates, maps, bibliography, Index. A Fine copy, about 'as new' but lacking the dustjacket. Interior is bright, clean and unmarked. Binding is tight and square showing mo wear to the maroon cloth. Sharp corners. The rates shown by ABE - are often incorrect - as they are unable to process weight, dimension, accurate destination or many other options. The rate shown is too much for Lettermail [a great deal of our business], but not enough for any other Canada Post Rates - going near or far. May be adequate for shipping to the USA. Please contact us for correct shipping rates & options, at our cost, to your location. The rates shown by ABE - are often incorrect - as they are unable to process weight, dimension, accurate destination or many other options. The rate shown is too much for Lettermail [a great deal of our business], but not enough for any other Canada Post Rates - going near or far. May be adequate for shipping to the USA. Please contact us for correct shipping rates & options, at our cost, to your location. Andras Bereznay - maps (illustratore). …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. Tight unmarked book with toned edges; in crisp dust jacket.; 9.30 X 6.10 X 1.30 inches; 356 pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 2005. Faber & Faber, London, 2005. Hard Cover. Book Condition : Very Good to fine. A nice clean copy, like new, appears unread. Bookseller Inventory #002417. N/A (illustratore). N/A.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

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; xiii, 336 p., [16] p. of chiefly col. plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Subjects; Generals Great Britain Biography. Leadership Case studies. 1 Kg. …