Resultados de búsqueda: Military from Hopkins Books

Trade paperback, published by Trafalgar, 1997. This is a UK edition. Memoir known as being the only surviving first hand account of Napoleon's campaign in Russia. 356 pages, 5-1/2" X 8-1/2". No creases to the spine, there is a crease to the bottom right corner of the front cover. Former owner's name written in ink on the first flyleaf page at the top right corner, though there is no writing on the text pages. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Doublday, 1995. Classic military history, Kagan examines the origins of War, focusing on the Peloponnesian War, the Second Punic War, WWI, WWII, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. 606 pages, 6-1/2" X 9-1/2", with Notes, Bibliography, and Index. Dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Cover boards are flat. Sewn binding is tight and square. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a library discard copy. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First US hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Arms and Armor, 1989. An in-depth examination of the revolution in military tactics that followed the development of the modern Panzer in Germany. Included is a chronological review of all campaigns, the decisive role of the Wermacht is also considered, and the detrimental influence that Hitler had on his Generals overall strategies. 254 pages with Index, notes, and Bibliography. Illustrated throughout with black & white photos and numerous line drawings of military equipment, and many maps. 7-1/2" X 10". The dust jacket has a horizontal crease at the top edge. Though it has not been price clipped, and has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Light gray cloth covered boards with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. Very little wear to the boards, the corners are not bumped or creased. Small bump to the heel of the spine. Edges of the text block are clean, the binding it tight. This is not a remainder, not… Leer más

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by University Press of New England, 2002. Historical fiction, the story of Geoffrey Frost, captain of a cargo ship transporting cannons to be used for the American Revolution. 297 pages, 6" X 9". The dust jacket is intact and not price clipped. Sewn binding is tight and square. No writing on the text pages. Some residue of a former owner's book plate on the front paste-down page - under the front flap. Sewn binding is tight and square. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First American hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Free Press, 1997. A first English language translation hardcover. The author, an analyst at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, posits that modern wars are caused not by the strength of states but by their weaknesses. 235 pages with Bibliography. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Cover boards are flat, and the corners are not bumped. Edges of the text block are relatively clean with just one faded spot on the fore edge about the size of a raisin. Not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover, published by McBride, Nast & Company, 1914. First published September, 1914, this is the 8th printing from November, 1914. Graves worked as a double agent for MI5 during WWI, sent to Germany to try to identify German spies working in Britain on the ve of WWI. No dust jacket. 256 pages, 6" X 8-1/2". Dark green cloth covered boards, with the title and author name imprinted on the front board and spine in gold. All lettering is crisp and not rubbed or worn. Cover boards are flat, just has some light wear to the head and heel of the spine and to the very tips of the corners. A former owner's book plate is on the front paste-down, about 3" X 4". No writing on the text pages, no further ownership marks besides the bookplate. Binding is tight and square. All text pages are firmly bound. Edges of the text block are relatively clean considering the age and type of paper stock used. This copy is not a library discard. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First US edition hardcover, published by Harper & Brothers, 1959. The dust jacket is intact, though it has been price clipped at the top corner of the front flap. The classic account of the fifty-five day siege of the 1900 Boxer rebellion. 274 pages with Index and Bibliography, several B&W photos within the text and seven maps. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable, library quality cover. Dust jacket only has some light edge wear to the head and heel of the spine area and fore edge, light rubbing to the back panel. Teal colored boards over black cloth covered spine with the author's name and title on the spine in copper. All lettering on the spine is crisp and not worn or rubbed. Very minimal amount of edge wear to the boards, primarily to the tips of the boards. Sewn binding is intact, tight, and all pages are tightly bound. Edges of the text block are clean. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a former library copy. Attached photo is of the copy… Leer más

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Motorbooks International, 1986. A review of the development of various 'stealth' aircraft. Including information of the U-2, SR-71, B-1B, and several others. 96 pages with Index, 7-3/4' X 9-1/2". This is a Book Club edition. The dust jacket is intact, though it does have a tear at the head of the spine, of about 1". Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight. Not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Four Courts Press, 1997. The neglected story of the 250,000 Irish soldiers fought in World War I, using letters, diaries, interviews, and memoirs, of those who fought. 218 pages, with Index, Notes, and Bibliography, 6-1/2" X 9-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Black cloth covered boards. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. Attached are some photos of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover published by The Lakeside Press, 2014. Part of the long running series of annual volumes printed by R.R. Donnelley made to showcase the art and craft of book publishing. This title is a collection of the work of WWI correspondent Floyd Gibbons. With an introductory essay by Michael Neiberg, Professor of History at the United States Army War College. Floyd Gibbons was given France's greatest honor, the Croix de Guerre with Palm, for his valor on the field of battle while trying to save an American Marine. This copy is not a library discard, not a remainder. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The green cloth covered boards are clean and the corners are not bumped or creased. 346 pages with Index, 4-3/8" X 6-7/8". A small volume that fits the standard format of The Lakeside Press. Attached is a photo of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Back Bay Books, 2013. Novel by a U.S. Army Iraq War veteran, a finalist for a National Book Award, the unforgettable story of friendship between two soldiers in the Iraq war. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The binding is tight and square. Minor edge wear to the top left side and minor edge wear to the fore edge from reading. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Trade paperback, first edition, published by Simon & Schuster, 1986. Analysis of potential future conflict zones, including Afghanistan, China, Russia, Libya, Lebanon, the Korean peninsula, Taiwan, and many others. By the author of many classics of Military History, including 'The Face of Battle', and 'Six Armies in Normandy'. 158 pages, illustrated throughout with detailed maps. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. There are some light creases to the spine, and the book will open easily to one of the creases, at page 62, the binding is tight and square though. No writing, no former ownership marks. Edges of the text block are clean. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.