ISBN: 9780802116628 - the battle (19 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The winner of the Prix Goncourt and Grand Prix du Roman de l'Academie Francaise, The Battle is a brilliant, compelling novelization of the battle of Essling, Napoleon's first major defeat. The battle of Essling has long been overlooked by historians and novelists, but Rambaud, relying on research notes compiled by Honore de Balzac, has re-created the confrontation with exceptional skill. Balzac had always wanted to write this novel, but he never moved past the research stage. Picking up where his predecessor left off, Rambaud renders the epic battle in all its pageantry, violence, and chaos. The Battle opens on May 16, 1809, as Napoleon's forces confront the assembled armies of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at Essling, near Vienna. Angered by the Austrians' challenge to his rule over their land, Napoleon is determined to crush the enemy troops with the quick maneuvers that won so many previous battles. Yet the French soon find that the wide-open Austrian plains are not conducive to their techniques, as the enemy's sheer manpower begins to overwhelm them.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condizione: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: Good. 1st American ed. 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.…

Condizione: Good. 1st American ed. 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. The winner of the Prix Goncourt and Grand Prix du Roman de l'Academie Francaise, The Battle is a brilliant, compelling novelization of the battle of Essling, Napoleon's first major defeat. The battle of Essling has long been overlooked by historians and novelists, but Rambaud, relying on research notes compiled by Honore de Balzac, has re-created the confrontation with exceptional skill. Balzac had always wanted to write this novel, but he never moved past the research stage. Picking up where his predecessor left off, Rambaud renders the epic battle in all its pageantry, violence, and chaos. The Battle opens on May 16, 1809, as Napoleon's forces confront the assembled armies of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at Essling, near Vienna. Angered by the Austrians' challenge to his rule over their land, Napoleon is determined to crush the enemy troops with the quick maneuvers that won so many previous battles. Yet the French soon find that the wide-open Austrian plains are not conducive to their techniques, as the enemy's sheer manpower begins to overwhelm them.…

Condizione: acceptable. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Good. May contain highlighting and/or underlining. General shelfwear. Light spinewear/creasing. No major structural issues.

A Hardbound Book. Condizione: Very Fine/New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Fine in Mylar Cover. First American Edition, 1st Print.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Includes dust jacket. First Edition. First edition. Minor wear on the covers, corners, and the edges. Like shelf wear. May contain some writing and or highlighting within the pages and covers.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. First printing with full number line. Minor shelf wear to binding. Text is unmarked. The dust jacket shows some light handling, in a mylar cover.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDED* Fine in Fine dust jacket. First american edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. First printing. Correct number line, including the 1. A fine book in a fine dust jacket. A tight copy, which appears unread, without any marks or defects. Dust jacket is clean and bright with price of $25 intact on front flap. Comes with archival-quality dust jacket protector. Shipped in well padded box. Smoke-free. …

Hardcover. 313p. A new hardcover book and dustjacket. Translated from the french by Will Hobson.

Soft cover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. RARE Advance Reading Copy-Uncorrected Page Proof-Not For Sale. 1st Edition-Stated. Since this is an ARC it has to be a 1st Printing. New copy. Never read. Trade paperback format. Back bottom left corner has tiny crush mark. Beautiful copy of Book & Cover. COLLECTOR'S COPY. …

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Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 313 pages. 9.50x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.