ISBN: 9781869140052 - dead leaves: two years in the rhodesian war (10 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. It is January 1979. Groups of nervous, dutiful white conscripts begin their National Service with Rhodesia's security forces. Ian Smith's minority regime is in its dying days and negotiations towards majority rule are already under way. For these inexperienced eighteen-year-olds, there is nothing to do but go on fighting, hold the line while the transition happens around them. This is a textured memoir in which an ordinary troopie grapples with unique dilemmas presented by an extraordinary period in history: the spectres of inner violence and death; the pressurised arrival of manhood; and the place of conscience, friendship and beauty in the pervasive atmosphere of futile warfare.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. It is January 1979. Groups of nervous, dutiful white conscripts begin their National Service with Rhodesia's security forces. Ian Smith's minority regime is in its dying days and negotiations towards majority rule are already under way. For these inexperienced eighteen-year-olds, there is nothing to do but go on fighting, hold the line while the transition happens around them. This is a textured memoir in which an ordinary troopie grapples with unique dilemmas presented by an extraordinary period in history: the spectres of inner violence and death; the pressurised arrival of manhood; and the place of conscience, friendship and beauty in the pervasive atmosphere of futile warfare.…

paperback. 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.

paperback. 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.…

Paperback. 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.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. Wraps are a bit edge worn, shelf rubbed and marked. Minor marks on page edges. it is in very good condition, excellent binding and internally clean. MK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Softcover. Condizione: Fine. 196 Pages. The wraps are a touch shelf rubbed, with minimal signs of previous ownership. Internally, the pages are clean and complete with no inscriptions or marks. Tightly bound. Good copy. r*22/07/2021. ak. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. First Edition. wraps are shelf rubbed, book is a bit bumped. light staining and marks. soundly bound. fairly good copy.[SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Paper Back. Condizione: Very Good. The edges of the book have minor foxing. The front inside cover is signed. 196 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size E: 8"-9" Tall (203-228mm).

Paperback. Condizione: New.