Isbn: 9781857530186 - the price of folly: british blunders in the war of american independence (28 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. This volume aims to show that but for the many political and military mistakes made by British politicians and, to a lesser extent by the service chiefs, the War of American Independence need never have been fought, and if fought, need not have been lost. Some of the battles are described in some detail, and it is intended that the outline account given for the others is sufficient to enable the reader to understand the action within the context of the narrative.…

Condizione: Very Good. 1st English ed. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. 1st English ed. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. This volume aims to show that but for the many political and military mistakes made by British politicians and, to a lesser extent by the service chiefs, the War of American Independence need never have been fought, and if fought, need not have been lost. Some of the battles are described in some detail, and it is intended that the outline account given for the others is sufficient to enable the reader to understand the action within the context of the narrative.…

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condizione: As New. Used, hardcover like new with original dust jacket as issued. No underlining, highlighting or soiling. A square, sharp copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ 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.

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

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. very clean hardcover with jacket. no marks. clean text. solid binding. very light wear. ISBN matches listing Fast service with confirmation, no international or priority orders over 4lbs.

Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: 9427224. 1786870772. 8/16/2026 8:59:32 AM.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Near Fine. 1st Edition. Black paper covered boards, lettered in gold foil. Text block fore-edge mildly soiled from use, otherwise as issued. Color illus. dust jacket slightly sunned along spine panel and top front edge, otherwise as issued, now in mylar. 1st ptg. xi,271 pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Red cloth binding with gold colored print on spine. Tight. sound and unmarked. 271 pages including index. Dust jack has light rumpling along top edges. In mylar and not price-clipped 9$ 16.95). Maps & Drawings (illustratore).…

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. First Edition. Stated first English edition. Unclipped, mylar protected dust jacket. Like new condition. The DJ has a very faint, small bit of soiling to the spine.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Almost Like New. First Edition, First Printing. Book is a clean tight unmarked copy.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book has 271 pages with a few maps. DJ has a couple of chips that have been repaired with tape. This book examines conventional interpretations of the causes of the American revolution and the myths explaining the American victory. William Seymour contends that British approches to colonial grievances and later military strategies were encumbered at the highest levels of British govenment by errors of judgement, jealous ambition, incompetence, poor communications, and occasionally by self-indulgent dalliance. Watson, W. F. (illustrator) (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. First English edition stated. Book and DJ are solid VG.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Clean, tight, unmarked. 31 maps. Jacket in mylar cover. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. Pp: xi + 271. Gilt titles: sp. Illust. w/ b/w maps (listed). Red cloth bds. Interior leaves are clean and tight. Includes dramatis personae, chronology, appendix, bibliography, source notes & index. How the British Army lost the American Revolution. Watson, W. F. N. (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First English Edition. 7 X 1.25 X 10 inches; 271 pages; few very minor, faint smudges on the exterior edges of textblock. Minimal shelf rubbing on DJ's spine. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Paper Covered Boards. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good Plus. First Edition. Maps and Plans by W. F. N. Watson. W. F. N. Watson (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine book and unclipped D.J. in clear plastic cover. Stunning red cloth, gold title on fine as new spine and bright, clean, unmarked text with maps and plans by WFN Watson. No photos or previous owners marks. This is a brilliant chronicle of British mistakes in policy and battle that caused and subsequently lost the War of Independence.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Very Good. Large book, dark gray boards, very bright gilt lettering on spine, maps and plans by Watson, 271 pages. DJ beneath mylar, glossy pale yellow, oval with color-illustration of surrender at center front, small color-illustration of soldier on spine. DJ has tiny chip at top front edge near spine, tiny tear at top and bottom back edges. Near Very Fine DJ/Very Fine book. Watson, W.F.N. (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in red cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is lightly sunned to the spine but still in as new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This volume aims to show that but for the many political and military mistakes made by British politicians and, to a lesser extent by the service chiefs, the War of American Independence need never have been fought, and if fought, need not have been lost. Some of the battles are described in some detail, and it is intended that the outline account given for the others is sufficient to enable the reader to understand the action within the context of the narrative. Ref A5 6. W.F.N. Watson (Maps & Plans) (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Anyyone With An Interest In British Or American History Will Be Fascinated By This New Perspective On The War.The Boards ,Text Block And Dustjackt Are All Square And Clean Price Includes 2Nd Class Postage Uk Only.