HISTORY / Military / General Books

Washington D.C.: Stryker-Post Publications, 1966. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A scholarly survey of the various African countries and their circumstances - social, political, military, economic, etc. - in the year 1966, containing much useful information, facts, statistics, and other data. Wraps, contains maps, not paginated but about 100pp., front cover shows a former owner signature, light staining or marks to covers.. ISBN: 60-14365. First Edition (stated). Wraps. Very Good-. 4to - ov... more information

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New York: Simon & Schuster, 1991. First Printing of the First Edition. A behind the scenes history of the US President George W. Bush's administration's handling of the Gulk war against Iraq, the US political and military leaders involved, and how they conjoined to formulate policy and US resolve; contains numerous illustrations, index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 398pp. A very nice copy.. ISBN: 0-671-41367-8. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. US History, George W. Bush, Wa... more information

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New York: Weybright and Talley, 1970. A vivid and perceptive account of the author's time in China following Pearl Harbor, the struggle between the Japanese and Chinese for control of that huge nation, the internal struggle between the Nationalists under Chiang Kai-Shek and the communists under Mao Zedong, much more, reflecting much of the suffering and privations of the Chinese people, the landscape, the social and political evolution, much more. Edition and printing not given, appears to be First. Hardc... more information

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New York: Simon and Schuster, 1970. FIRST U.S. PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. Interesting biography of the Czech communist leader who tried to reconcile communism with democracy but met his downfall during the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, reflecting on his military career as a partisan during World War 2, his rise in the postwar Czech communist government, his role in the 'Prague Spring', the Russian invasion putting it down, much more. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, contain... more information

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Paris: Librairie Artheme Fayard, 1945. A French-language publication presenting a short biography of General Dwight Eisenhower, apparently a young readers text or suitable for a student of French. Also includes a laid-in copy of the French publication 'Courrier L' Equipe Paroissiale' and newspaper clippings with more information on Eisenhower. Hardcover, 80pp., boards show mild general wear and staining, interior pagination mostly clean and bright with some browning and a tiny chip to ffep. Very rare.. H... more information

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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982. An unemotional analysis of the likely progression and aftereffects of a global war with nuclear weapons, with a close look at a post-nuclear holocaust world and what little would be likely to survive in it; contains index. Hardcover with dust jacket, 244pp.. ISBN: 0-394-52559-0. BCE. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Nuclear War, Nukes, General Military, Warfare. ... more information

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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982. An unemotional analysis of the likely progression and aftereffects of a global war with nuclear weapons, with a close look at a post-nuclear holocaust world and what little would be likely to survive in it; contains index. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, 244pp. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector.. ISBN: 0-394-52559-0. Third Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Nuclear War, Nukes, General Mi... more information

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Secaucus: Lyle Stuart, Inc., 1978. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A highly revealing biography of the early years of Fidel Castro's life and politics, his movement, and followers, the author documenting that Castro WAS a convinced communist from early on, and well in advance of his 'revolution' and takeover of Cuba, as well as reveals various other little-known aspects of Fidel's secretive life and habits, and those whom he associated with. Author was a journalist who was based in Cuba and ... more information

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New York: Doubleday, 1993. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The true life American epic of five men who met as fraternity brothers in the early 1960s and went on to live out their dreams, failures, loves, and the betrayals of their tumultous generation. Provides an excellent view of America in the 1960s - and of those who worked to honor and build it and those who worked to tear it down, with much information on the controversy over Vietnam, serving in the US Marine Corps as an officer, becom... more information

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New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1972. A full historical treatment of the flight and fate of the Nazi German airship 'Hindenburg', its characteristics and crew and passengers, the efforts of its Luftwaffe officers aboard to prevent sabotage and save the aircraft, its fiery destruction in 1937 upon attempts at a landing in New Jersey, USA. Has much speculation on the various sabotage or conspiracy theories relating to this disaster. Edition and printing not given. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, ... more information

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New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1972. A full historical treatment of the flight and fate of the Nazi German airship 'Hindenburg', its characteristics and crew and passengers, the efforts of its Luftwaffe officers aboard to prevent sabotage and save the aircraft, its fiery destruction in 1937 upon attempts at a landing in New Jersey, USA. Has much speculation on the various sabotage or conspiracy theories relating to this disaster. Edition and printing not given. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations,... more information

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New York: Penquin Classics, 1988. The Roman historian Rufus's classic biography of Alexander the Great and history of his military campaigns, social policies, political dispensations, much more, reflecting very well a highly turbulent era and interposing a profound moral study in the spirit of Livy. Softcover, contains bibliography, notes, appendices, maps, 332pp. A very nice copy.. ISBN: 0-14-04-4412-2. Second Printing. Soft Cover. Near New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ancient History, Biography, Autobiog... more information

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San Francisco: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1981. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A lively, imaginative history of horses, their riders, and how both have helpted to shape Western divilization, the author blending together historical fact, folklore, and much thoughtful speculation whilst taking the reader through some ten thousand years of human experience. Hardcover with dust jacket, 173pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector.. ISBN: 0-06-2508... more information

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Boston: Americanist Library : Western Islands, 1965. A classic of conservative writing and the 'Cold War' era, the author surveys communist subversion throughout the West during most of the twentieth century, the spread of its tentacles into the US government and its State Department, the United Nations, the US military, mass media, and elsewhere, communist tactics, how people are duped by its propaganda, much more. Other companion volumes 'Americanist Library' titles available. Wraps, appendices, indexed... more information

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New York: A. L. Burt Company, 1913. An early historical novel of the Boer War, of death and tragedy, and of hope and friendship and camaraderie between men. Hardcover, 468pp., binding is firm, pagination clear, very slight fading to lettering on spine, all in all in remarkably good shape for its advanced age. Very rare, especially in this edition.. Former Owner Signature. Hard Cover. Good/Not Published with Dust Jacket. Illus. by W. L. Hatherell. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Literature, Novels. ... more information

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New York: Summit Books, 1984. A detailed and very interesting history of the entire Kennedy family, an American political dynasty spanning numerous generations and filled with scandal, intrigue, and so much more, all the facts presented, rumors laid to rest, scandals explored and amplified, much more, they having a very profound cumulative affect upon US, European, and world history. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, illustrations, bibliographical note, notes, indexed, 576pp. A nice copy.. ISBN: 0... more information

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New York: Penguin Books, 1986. The classic French Arthurian romance, recounting the life and death of the famous English King, conveying all the melancholy of the romance and chivalry of Camelot. Author remains unknown but was probably a thirteenth-century Frenchman of Champagne. Translated by James Cable. Softcover, 235pp. A very nice copy, new and unused.. ISBN: 0-14-044255-3. Soft Cover. Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Medieval European History, King Arthur, Biography, General Military. ... more information

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New York: Penguin Books, 1983. The heroic classic epic of the finest kings of England - Cymbeline, Arthur, and others - which has long served to inspire Malory, Spenser, Shakespeare, and other writers and dramatists. Translated and with an introduction by Lewis Thorpe. Softcover, contains time chart, indexed, 373pp. A very nice copy.. ISBN: 0-14-044170-0. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Medieval European History, General Military, Great Britain, British Isles History, Royalty, Kings Qu... more information

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New York: Avon Books, 1998. FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. Biography of the first black man to become a US Navy pilot, his struggle against racism, and his experiences in combat in the skies over Korea. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains glossy illustrations, indexed, 300pp. A very nice copy.. ISBN: 0-380-97689-7. First Edition (stated). Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Biography, Blacks, African-Americans, Negroes, Negros, Flying, Flight, Fighter Pilots, Race, Ethnicity... more information

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New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1998. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. Probably the best and most objective biography on the famed American aviator, discussing his life and many accomplishments, his famous solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean to Paris, his patriotism, his activities as an isolationist and prominent member of the 'America First Committee' aiming to keep America out of the 1939 European war, his visit to Nazi Germany and friendly relations with Nazi Hermann Goering, his strong criticisms... more information

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