Search Results: Military from Hopkins Books

First hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Scottish Academic Press, 1983. A biography of the 'Hero of Herat', Eldred Pottinger, who organized the defense of Herat during the First Afghan War until the siege was abandoned ten months later. 239 pages, with Index, Bibliography, Notes, and Glossary. Illustrated through the text with black & white photos and maps. Sturdy red cloth covered boards, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. No edge wear to the boards, corners are not bumped or creased. Jacket is intact with no tears, showing just some minor bumps from shelf wear. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block shows just a few light age tanning spots to the top edge. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition with dust jacket. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No writing on the text, no former ownership marks. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. A second printing edition. No marks or wear of note to the dust jacket. The text of the book is clean, the binding is tight and square. 445 pages with Index, Notes, and Bibliography. Includes a section of 35 full color photos, as well as maps and diagrams of the English and French Royal Lines of the time. Off white boards over red cloth covered spine show very little wear, the corners are straight and not bumped. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable, library quality cover. A highly detailed examination of the battle of Agincourt and its aftermath. A wonderful addition to the history library. The photo attached is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Yale University Press, 1991. In-depth examination of the role of the U.S. Army in internal security. Examples include Benedict Arnold, Andrew Rowan's mission in Cuba, the 'War Plans White' of the 1920's, activities of J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI of the 1950's and 1960's, the use of the National Guard in the South during Civil Rights protests, and surveillance of anti-war protestors during the Vietnam War. 325 pages, with Notes, Index, Sources, 6-1/2" X 9-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Jacket has a poke mark on the left side of the front panel at the binding gutter, and a light vertical line of rubbing wear at the left side too - see photos. Sturdy gray colored cloth covered boards, with the title in gold on the spine. There is a small pen mark on the front cover board, a 1/2" long thin line of purple pen ink on the lower left side near the spine gutter - looks like someone just dropped a pen… Read More

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Dorset Press, 1992. First published in 1977, this is the 1992 Dorset edition. The story of the Barbary states war on European shipping in the Mediterranean in the 17th and 8th century. 181 pages with Index and Notes, 5-3/4" X 8-3/4". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

A first trade paperback copy, published by Basic Books, 2004. The epic story of World War I, Stevenson's view is that the events of the war were not entirely out of the control of the political leaders of the time. Instead, the events were the result of conscious choices, including the acceptance of the escalating number of casualties. 564 pages with Index, Bibliography, Notes, and a section of photos. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. One very light crease to the spine, which is not very visible - photos attached. Two of the pages in the photo section have diagonal crease marks to the top right corner. Binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block are clean. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Large format trade paperback edition, published by Rutledge Hall Press, 1994. This copy is not a remainder, not a library copy. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. There are no creases to the spine or cover. Wear is limited to a few dots of edge wear, light pen mark on the top left of the cover, and an original bookstore price sticker on the back cover to the right of the UPC code. 282 pages with Bibliography and Index, 6" X 9". A collection of little known stories about the American Civil War., illustrated throughout with black & white photos. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Trade paperback edition, published by Leonaur, 2009. First published in 1881, this is a memoir of a soldier serving with the First Tennessee Regiment during the American Civil War. Watkins served during Shiloh, Corinth, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, and Missionary Ridge. 199 pages. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. No creases to the cover or spine. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Presidio Press, 1998. An interactive exercise in combat scenarios. At the end of each chapter choices are presented, the reader's decision leads to a variety of possible scenarios. 370 pages, 6-1/2" X 9-1/4. Dust jacket is intact, and is not price clipped. There is one short tear at the top of the back panel of the jacket, about 1/2" long. Sturdy black colored cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn, no edge wear. Binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block are clean. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Presidio Press, 1999. An insider's view of the American infantry and the tactics used in battle. No copyright data listed, presumed first printing. 358 pages with Index, Notes, illustrated throughout with charts, photos, and maps. Dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. Former owner's name was written on the fore edge of the text block - and then blacked out with sharpie - so there is a large black spot on the edge of the text block. Not a remainder, not a library discard. No writing on the text pages. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover first edition with dust jacket, published by Pantheon, 2009. Historical fiction set during the American Civil War, about Nathan Bedford Forrest, the most reviled and also celebrated of Confederate generals. 355 pages, including an extensive Chronology of the life of Forrest. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Slate gray boards with the title and author name imprinted in gold on the spine. Boards are flat, and the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear to the boards. Binding is tight and square. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Kent State University Press, 1999. First hand account of day-to-day experiences of five platoon leaders who served during Operation Desert Shield and Storm. 330 pages, with a section of photos. Foreward by General Barry R. McCaffrey. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Sturdy cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn, no edge wear. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The edges of the text block are clean. Sewn binding is tight and square. This is not a library discard, not a remainder copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Lippincott, 1966. An account of the First Afgan War of 1839, with a focus on the individual soldiers and leaders on both sides. Patrick Macrory served with the British Army during World War II, first in France, then in North Africa, and then in the Middle East. His great-great-uncle was Major Eldred Pottinger, served in the Afgan War, and his story is memorably told here. The dust jacket is intact and has been protected with a clear, removable, Brodart brand cover. It has been price clipped and there is a chip at the spine, and two tears with some creases on the back of about two inches each. 352 pages with Sources and Index. The sewn binding is straight and square. The boards have an attractive marbleized pattern, over black cloth covered spine. Boards are flat, with just very minimal wear at the heel of the spine. Corners are straight and not bumped. There is a square of residue from what was most likely an original price sticker on the… Read More

Hardcover, published by R.R. Donnelley - The Lakeside Press, 1997. A new copy, still in the shrink wrap as provided by R.R. Donnelly. 4-1/2" X 7", 435 pages. Memoir that Eddie Rickenbacker wrote with Laurence La Tourette Driggs on his experiences as a pilot during World War I. Includea a foreword by Laurence La Tourette Driggs, edited by W. David Lewis. December. Dark brown cloth with the front cover and spine stamped in gilt. One of the long running series of publications from R.R. Donnelly that are used to display the craftsmanship of their employees. These books are distributed each year as a Holiday gift to employees. A new copy. No apparent wear to the cover or spine, all lettering on the spine and cover is crisp and not rubbed or worn. A very clean copy! The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, published by Naval Institute Press, 1995. A first edition, second printing copy. No dust jacket, though I believe this edition was not issued with a jacket. Written while he was Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, an in-depth analysis of the role of the U.S. Navy that argues for a revision of both the overall mission and design of ships and aircraft necessary for the future. 184 pages with Index and Notes. Sturdy dark blue cloth covered boards with the author name and title imprinted n blue-green on the spine and front board. Boards are flat, and the corners are not bumped or creased. No edge wear to the boards. Edges of the text block are relatively clean, with just one small dot of age tanning on the fore edge. Sewn binding is tight and square. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Corner House. First published in 1726, this is a second printing of the 1979 edition. Samuel Penhallow was Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, his account was published just three years after the peace treaty of 1723. 184 pages with Index and Notes, 5-7/8" X 8-3/4". The dust jacket is price clipped at the front flap. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Sturdy dark blue cloth covered boards. Cover boards have minor edge wear at the heel of the spine and to the tips of the bottom corners. Edges of the text block show some dots of foxing from age. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Sewn binding is tight and square. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover first edition, published by Houghton Mifflin, 2006. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. With its exhaustive research and extensive interviews with Washington insiders, Carroll brings us the history of the Pentagon, demonstrating the enormous influence it has on both the United States and the rest of the World. 656 pages with Index, Bibliography, extensive Notes and a section of photos. Slate gray cloth covered boards, with the author and title imprinted on the spine in silver. The jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Sewn binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block show just a couple dots of age tanning, very small dots, see the attached photos for more details on the condition. Not a library discard, not a remainder. Photos are of the copy we have in our inventory, not stock photos.

First hardcover trade edition, with dust jacket, published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1994. Memoir of the author's experiences as an officer in the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. His second memoir, after 'This Boy's Life'. Sturdy rust-red colored boards, black cloth covered spine, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold, and the author's initials imprinted on the front board also in gold. Boards are flat, corners are not bumped or creased. Sewn binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block show some very light age tanning spots. Rust-red top stain does not appear to be faded, there is a slight bump to the top edge, about 1" long near the spine. Very light, small age tanning dots to the paste down pages and fly leaf pages. the dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. No tears, no rips, no rubbing wear to the jacket. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. The attached photo is of… Read More

Oversized trade paperback published by Aerospace Publications, 1998. Profiles of more than 310 aircraft, organized in alphabetical order by manufacturer, guide to the world's military aircraft. Specifications for each aircraft include; powerplant, performance, weights, dimensions, armament, operators and history. 190 pages with Index, illustrated with color photos for each aircraft, 8-1/4" X 10-7/8". No creases to the spine, no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. One very light crease to the top right corner of the front cover. Binding is tight and square. Not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by On Military Matters. First published in 1815, this is the 1996 reprint edition. The most well known source for the life of Field Marshal Prince Blucher. Battlefield Commander during the Napoleonic Wars, famously injured during the Battle of Ligny. 429 pages with Index, 5-3/4" X 8-3/4". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, original price of $40 is printed on the bottom corner of the front flap. High quality orange-red cloth covered cover boards, with the title and author printed on the spine in silver. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. There is an erased pencil mark of a former bookstore price and inventory number on the top corner of the first endpaper. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages besides that erased pencil mark. Fore edge has some faint age foxing dots. Binding is tight and square. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard copy. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear,… Read More

Hardcover first edition, with dust jacket, published by the University Press of Florida, 2004. A collection of essays focused on the exploration of the seas, as a theatre of conflict, and as a source for artistic inspiration. 216 pages with Index, Notes, and Bibliography. Illustrated through the text with several maps, charts, and black & white photos. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Sturdy off-white colored boards, with red cloth covered spine, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. Very slight bump to the top right corner of the front board. Edges of the text block are clean. Sewn binding is tight and square. This is not a library discard, not a remainder copy. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.