The Allure of Battle: A History of How Wars Have Been Won and Lost
by NOLAN, Cathal J
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0195383788
- ISBN 13
- 9780195383782
- Seller
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Littleton, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
New York: Oxford University Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2016. First Edition. Hardcover. 0195383788 . A first printing of Cathal J. Nolan's hefty history of warfare, in which he presents detailed analyses of various battles in various wars throughout world history. His overall conclusion is that wars are decided more from prolonged stalemate and attrition, rather than individual battles which may be thought to be "turning points." With numerous black & white photos of people and events as well as 18 maps. --- In full gold paper-covered boards with spine titling in black. Jacket features astounding wrap-around photo of an immense collection of spent artillery shells in France during World War I. --- A clean, bright, newish copy lacking apparent damages. Jacket lacks a flap price, with mild creasing to tail of spine, else undamaged and wrapped in removable archival mylar protector (which has mild rubbing). (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for any shipment other than by USPS Media Mail in the US.); Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; (14), 709 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Bluebird Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 86416
- Title
- The Allure of Battle: A History of How Wars Have Been Won and Lost
- Author
- NOLAN, Cathal J
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0195383788
- ISBN 13
- 9780195383782
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2016
- Keywords
- 0195383788
- Bookseller catalogs
- >>Military and Military Leaders; >>History;
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Bluebird Books
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Littleton, Colorado
About Bluebird Books
Bluebird Books is the bookselling business of Eric Mayer, operating from my base in Littleton, Colorado. I specialize in classic fiction and literature, books on birds and natural history, railroadiana, biography, history and many other genres. Bluebird Books features publications by the Modern Library and Everyman's Library. I offer free shipping on books shipped within the US via USPS Media Mail. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: I recommend that you use Biblio.com for your international orders because they have formed a partnership with Asendia to allow for much more affordable shipping on parcels weighing under 5 lb. (about 2.26 kg).
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