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French Wars 1667–1714
The Sun King at war
Av John A Lynn, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2002
186 kr
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Campaigns fought by Louis XIV, the Sun King, shaped the borders of European states, the destinies of royal dynasties, and even the patterns of absolutist government.This book presents an authoritative yet accessible and succinct account of these all-important struggles available today, covering …
Rome at War AD 293–696
Av Michael Whitby, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2002
186 kr
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In the early third century AD the Roman Empire was a force to be reckoned with, controlling vast territories and wielding enormous political power from Scotland to the Sahara.400 years later this mighty Empire was falling apart in the face of successive problems that the rulers failed to deal with. …
American Revolution
1774–83
Av Daniel Marston, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2023
160 kr
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Updated and revised from the popular 2002 edition, with full-colour maps and new images throughout, this is a concise study of the American Revolutionary War.The American Revolution, or the American War of Independence, has been characterized politically as a united political uprising of the …
Russia’s Wars in Chechnya
1994–2009
Av Mark Galeotti, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2024
160 kr
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Written by a leading expert on modern Russia, this is an illustrated introduction to the bitter campaigns in Chechnya.In this new edition of his popular 2014 work, Mark Galeotti traces the progress of the wars in Chechnya, from the initial Russian advance through to urban battles such as Grozny, …
Mexican War 1846–1848
Av Douglas V Meed, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2002
186 kr
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A concise guide to the war with Mexico, one of the most decisive conflicts in American history.After smashing Mexico's armies the young republic bestrode the North American continent like a colossus with one leg anchored on the Atlantic seaboard and the other on the Pacific. It was a bitter, hard …
Russo-Japanese War 1904–1905
Av Geoffrey Jukes, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2002
186 kr
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The Russo-Japanese war saw the first defeat of a major European imperialist power by an Asian country.When Japanese and Russian expansionist interests collided over Manchuria and Korea, the Tsar assumed Japan would never dare to fight. However, after years of planning, Japan launched a surprise …
Russian Civil War 1918–22
Av David Bullock, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2008
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209 kr
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The Russian Civil War was arguably the most important civil war of the 20th century, changing the lives of over half a billion people and dramatically shaping the geography of Europe and Asia.Over a four-year period 20 countries battled in a crucible that would give birth to Communist revolutions …
Northern Ireland Troubles
1969–2007
Av Aaron Edwards, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2023
160 kr
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In this fully illustrated introduction, acclaimed historian Dr Aaron Edwards provides a concise overview of one of the most difficult and controversial actions in recent history.Spanning 38 years of the ‘Troubles’, the British Army’s deployment in Northern Ireland (codenamed Operation Banner) was …
The Operator
Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior
Häftad, 2018
267 kr
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This instant New York Times bestseller—“a jaw-dropping, fast-paced account” ( New York Post ) recounts SEAL Team Operator Robert O’Neill’s incredible four-hundred-mission career, including the attempts to rescue “Lone Survivor” Marcus Luttrell and abducted-by-Somali-pirates Captain Richard …
Jacobite Rebellion
1745–46
Av Gregory Fremont-Barnes, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2022
148 kr
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Fully illustrated with colour maps and images, this is an accessible introduction to one of history’s most heavily romanticized and mythologized campaigns.Dr Gregory Fremont-Barnes presents a detailed overview of the Forty-five Rebellion, dispelling the myths that have grown up around battles like …
Hundred Years War
1337–1453
Häftad, 2023
160 kr
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An illustrated overview of the Hundred Years War, the longest-running and the most significant conflict in western Europe in the later Middle Ages. There can be no doubt that military conflict between France and England dominated European history in the 14th and 15th centuries. The Hundred Years …
Campaigns of the Norman Conquest
Av Matthew Bennett, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2001
186 kr
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A full introduction to the Norman Conquest, an event which resulted in dramatic changes to the nation's aristocracy, church and administration.It brought a new language and cultural influences and revolutionised military architecture with the introduction of the castle. This profound impact was not …
Falklands War 1982
Av Duncan Anderson, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2002
186 kr
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The Argentine invasion of the Falklands in 1982 sparked national outrage. Britain felt she had to avenge the humiliation and protect her own.This volume explores both the military and political dimensions of this important conflict, including detailed accounts of the air / sea battle, the Battle …
War in Japan
1467–1615
Av Stephen Turnbull, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2022
160 kr
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Fully illustrated with colour maps and 50 images, this is an accessible introduction to the most violent, turbulent, cruel and exciting chapter in Japanese history.In 1467 the Onin War ushered in a period of unparalleled conflict and rivalry in Japan that came to be called the Age of Warring …
Soviet–Afghan War
1979–89
Av Gregory Fremont-Barnes, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2024
160 kr
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A fully illustrated overview of the USSR’s bloody conflict in Afghanistan and its long legacy.The Soviet invasion of its neighbour Afghanistan in December 1979 sparked a nine-year conflict until Soviet forces withdrew in 1988–89, dooming the communist Afghanistan government to defeat at the hands …
Franco-Prussian War
1870–71
Av Stephen Badsey, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2022
148 kr
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Illustrated with colour maps and images, this is an introduction to the Franco-Prussian War, a war that marked the beginning of the creation of modern Europe.The Franco-Prussian War started in 1870 when Otto von Bismarck engineered a war with the French Second Empire under Napoleon III, as part of …
Ottoman Empire 1326–1699
Av Stephen Turnbull, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2003
186 kr
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The Ottoman Empire and its conflicts provide one of the longest continuous narratives in military history. Its rulers were never overthrown by a foreign power and no usurper succeeded in taking the throne. At its height under the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, the Empire became the most …
Second War of Italian Unification 1859–61
Av Frederick C. Schneid, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2012
186 kr
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The culmination of decades of nationalist aspiration and cynical Realpolitik, the Second War of Italian Unification saw Italy transformed from a patchwork of minor states dominated by the Habsburg Austrians into a unified kingdom under the Piedmontese House of Savoy.Unlike many existing accounts, …
Korean War
1950–53
Av Carter Malkasian, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2023
160 kr
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In this fully illustrated introduction, Dr Carter Malkasian provides a concise overview of the so-called "Forgotten War" in Korea.From 1950 to 1953, the most powerful countries in the world engaged in a major conventional war in Korea. Yet ironically this conflict has come to be known as the USA's …
French Revolutionary Wars
Av Gregory Fremont-Barnes, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2001
186 kr
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This concise, accessible guide details the events of the period, led by commanders whose names remain a by-word for excellence in leadership to this day: Napoleon and Nelson.Europe's great powers formed two powerful coalitions against France. Yet force of numbers, superior leadership and the …
Caesar's Civil War
49–44 BC
Av Adrian Goldsworthy, Robert O'Neill
Häftad, 2023
160 kr
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Fully illustrated with colour maps and images, this is an accessible introduction to Julius Caesar’s Civil War.Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great were two of the greatest generals Rome had ever produced. Together they had brought vast stretches of territory under Roman dominion. In 49 BC they …
Way Forward
Master Life''s Toughest Battles and Create Your Lasting Legacy
Av Dakota Meyer, Robert O'Neill
E-bok, 2022
170 kr
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“ The Way Forward will help every reader master their own challenges—this is a must-read book!” —Admiral Bill McRaven, U.S. Navy (Retired) and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed American Sniper meets Make Your Bed in these life lessons from decorated United States service …
Single Case Research Designs in Educational and Community Settings
Av Robert O'Neill, John McDonnell m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
997 kr
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This practical nuts-and-bolts how-to guide to carrying out single case research is keenly focused on practicing this type of research in educational and community settings.Conceptualizing the background underlying this research approach, the book walks you through a step-by-step approach to the …
War, Strategy, and International Politics
Essays in Honour of Sir Michael Howard
Av Lawrence Freedman, Paul Hayes m. fl.
Inbunden, 1992
1895 kr
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This wide-ranging collection covers many topics of interest in the related fields of military history and strategic studies. The contributors are all distinguished scholars, whose depth of research and variety of approach combine to produce a rewarding book and a substantive contribution to …
Alternative Nuclear Futures
The Role of Nuclear Weapons in the Post-Cold War World
Av John Baylis, Robert O'Neill
Inbunden, 2000
1225 kr
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A major debate has emerged in recent years, which centres on the future role of nuclear weapons in world politics. Focusing attention to the role of nuclear weapons in the post-cold war world, the book argues that unlike the debates which emerged during the cold war period, the contemporary debate …
Securing Peace in Europe, 1945–62
Thoughts for the post-Cold War Era
Av Beatrice Heuser, Robert O'Neill
Inbunden, 1991
1643 kr
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As European security structures are undergoing transformation in the 1990s it is crucial to examine their origins and rationale: NATO secured peace and facilitated economic and political co-operation, while also becoming the vehicle of national rivalry. This book examines why and how NATO came into …
New Directions in Strategic Thinking
Av Robert O’Neill, D.M. Horner
Inbunden, 2021
2134 kr
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This book, first published in 1981, examines the broader aspects of international strategic relations, and analyses Cold War developments within particular nations, fields of warfare and areas of political-military interaction. The role of force in international society changed as the nuclear …
New Directions in Strategic Thinking
Av Robert O’Neill, D.M. Horner
Häftad, 2022
575 kr
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This book, first published in 1981, examines the broader aspects of international strategic relations, and analyses Cold War developments within particular nations, fields of warfare and areas of political-military interaction. The role of force in international society changed as the nuclear …
New Directions in Strategic Thinking
Av D.M. Horner, Robert O'Neill
E-bok, 2021
676 kr
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This book, first published in 1981, examines the broader aspects of international strategic relations, and analyses Cold War developments within particular nations, fields of warfare and areas of political-military interaction. The role of force in international society changed as the nuclear …
New Directions in Strategic Thinking
Av D.M. Horner, Robert O'Neill
E-bok, 2021
654 kr
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This book, first published in 1981, examines the broader aspects of international strategic relations, and analyses Cold War developments within particular nations, fields of warfare and areas of political-military interaction. The role of force in international society changed as the nuclear …
