Isbn: 9780747271574 - forgotten victory: the first world war -myths and realities (12 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This volume offers a revisionist view of World War I. The author contends that the popular view that World War I was, in the words of historian John Keegan, "tragic and unnecessary", is wrong. It is his argued belief that such a conclusion does not represent the cutting edge of research into the most controversial conflict in British history. Based on 20 years of research, as well as reflecting the interpretations of the revisioniest school of historians based around the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, the Imperial War Museum and the British Commission for Military History, this book challenges the fundamental assumptions underpinning the traditional belief that World War I was a wholly futile conflict. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

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. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Headline, London, 2001. Hard cover. Book Condition : Near fine, like new, appears unread. Superb photographs. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #018516.

Condizione: Good. Bumps to cover corners. Scratches/some creases to dustjacket & slight fading at spine. Inscriptions on title page, one appears to be from author (unverified). Tanning to pages. Content very good.

1st Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxvi, 354 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates: illustrations, maps, portraits; 20 cm. Contents: Oh What a Futile War?: The First World War in British and American memory -- A War Fought about Nothing?: The Origins of the First World War -- Total War -- The Western Front: Right or Wrong?: British strategy in the First World War -- The Emergence of Trench Warfare, 1914-15 -- The Man and his Army: Douglas Haig and the British Expeditionary Force -- The Year of the Somme -- 1917: The Triumph of the Set-piece -- 1918: Victory on the Western Front -- The Aftermath and the Consequences. Summary: Based on 20 years of research, this text draws on the work of leading scholars in the field. Without underestimating the scale of the human tragedy or playing down the disasters, it explodes many myths about the War, placing it in its historical context. Subjects: World War, 1914-1918. Somme, 1st Battle of the, France, 1916. Army Great Britain History. Mythos. Great War 1914-1918, and Associated Conflicts Histories of the Whole War. Genre: Illustrated. 1 Kg. …

1st Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxvi, 354 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates: illustrations, maps, portraits; 20 cm. Contents: Oh What a Futile War?: The First World War in British and American memory -- A War Fought about Nothing?: The Origins of the First World War -- Total War -- The Western Front: Right or Wrong?: British strategy in the First World War -- The Emergence of Trench Warfare, 1914-15 -- The Man and his Army: Douglas Haig and the British Expeditionary Force -- The Year of the Somme -- 1917: The Triumph of the Set-piece -- 1918: Victory on the Western Front -- The Aftermath and the Consequences. Summary: Based on 20 years of research, this text draws on the work of leading scholars in the field. Without underestimating the scale of the human tragedy or playing down the disasters, it explodes many myths about the War, placing it in its historical context. Subjects: World War, 1914-1918. Somme, 1st Battle of the, France, 1916. Army Great Britain History. Mythos. Great War 1914-1918, and Associated Conflicts Histories of the Whole War. Genre: Illustrated. 1 Kg. …

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. xxi298pp, index, notes, bw ills, maps. Or black boards in jacket. Light even toning to page edges. Radical reinterpretation of the First World War exploding many myths and placing it in its true context of world and military history. Size: 8vo.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition, 1st printing 2001. Slight age-yellowing to pages and rubbing to edges of dust-jacket, now protected using removable clear wrap, otherwise in very good condition. Next day dispatch by Royal Mail in sturdy, recyclable packaging. 1000's of satisfied customers! Please contact us with any enquiries.…

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