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    Charles Esdaile Napoleon's Wars London 2007, paperback, 620 pages, illustrations, seal of previous owner   in excellent second-hand condition    

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By Guy Dempsey 1997. Hard cover with gilted lettering; 256 pages. Good condition. Over 1 kg. "One of the most colorful armies in the history of warfare...Gathered here are 162 full-color pictures, many never seen before, with an introductory text and extensive caption by Dempsey...As these prints were rendered from original water colors commissioned by Martinet during the period, they are an important primary source for the historian, modeler, and reenactor." 

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days Napoleon had a profound impact on the development of both France and Europe, and his career had repercussions across the wider world. His career had all the elements of a classical tragedy: having begun with spectacular military and civil achievements, it ended in exile on the tiny Atlantic island of St Helena. Almost two centuries after Napoleon s death, historians continue to argue about his aims, his achievements and his legacy. In this thoroughly revised and updated new edition, Clive Emsley brings these historiographical debates up-to-date, and broadens his study to include discussion of the cultural and social impact of the Napoleonic era. Divided into five parts this new edition: offers a succinct summary of Napoleon s career examines his impact on France and Europe, as well as including a new chapter on the impact of the Napoleonic adventure on the wider world considers the relationship between Napoleon and the French Revolution outlines the difficulties in assessing his career explores the current debates surrounding Napoleon contains an expanded selection of primary source documents, ranging from state papers to police reports. A Chronology, Glossary and Who s Who of key characters are also provided, making this an indispensable textbook for students of nineteenth-century French and European history. " Features Summary Napoleon had a profound impact on the development of both France and Europe, and his career had repercussions across the wider world. His career had all the elements of a classical tragedy: having begun with spectacular military and civil achievements... Author Clive Emsley Publisher Routledge Release date Pages 178 ISBN ISBN

HARDCOVER - VERY GOOD CONDITION - PUBLISHED FABER & FABER PAGES. BLACK AD WHITE AND COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS.    

FATAL NEEDLES FATAL FIST Synopsis: The legendary LO LIEH (Five Fingers Of Death) and WANG TAO (Dragon And Snake In Spiders Web) star in this kung fu classic! When a skilled fighter (Wang) accidentally kills his own brother during a battle with a ruthless bandit (Lo), he retreats from the martial arts world. But when the bandit challenges him to a rematch, he must battle the opponent to regain his own honor and to seek revenge for his brother's death! With spectacular fights, Fatal Needles vs. Fatal Fists is a stunning showcase of fatal kung fu!     Starring: Don Wong Chang Yi   Category: Martial Art   Age Restriction: PG V

Napoleon Bonaparte caste iron / bronze / pewter plate.  Embossed with intricate design. Made in France.  The back of the plate has the words: "Napoleon, Emperor des Francais, roi d'Italie, protecteur de la Confederation du Rhin" (Napoleon, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, protector of the Confederation of the Rhine) The plate is about 13cm round.  It has some some marks(see pictures).  It's old and pre-owned.  Napoleon Bonaparte caste iron / bronze / pewter plate.  Embossed with intricate design. Made in France.  The back of the plate has the words: "Napoleon, Emperor des Francais, roi d'Italie, protecteur de la Confederation du Rhin" (Napoleon, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, protector of the Confederation of the Rhine) The plate is about 13cm round.  It has some some marks(see pictures). pre-owned.  See pictures. No returns. Email for information. 

The Anatomy of Glory - Napoleon and His Guard - Henry Lachouque - Anne S.K. Brown Weight 1.8 Kg - 569 pages - Postage R52.00 The images below form part of the description. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.  I send by Ordinary mail and supply a tracking number.  I combine postage. I also combine postage with Jessies. For Condition see images below. Please quote Username or order number when making a payment                 -   

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 Charge! History's greatest Military Speeches - Steve Israel - 2007 - Hard cover in nearly new condition. One of the leading voices on national security issues in the U.S. Congress demonstrates how words have been sharp and powerful weapons of victory in this compilation of great military speeches that helped turn the tide of history. Among the dozens of inspirational speeches featured are: Moses instructing his followers to cross the Jordan River without him... Queen Elizabeth pledging to die with her soldiers as they faced the Spanish Armada... Patrick Henry choosing between liberty and death... Napoleon exhorting his troops as they marched on Egypt... Winston Churchill rallying his nation to victory... General Sir Montgomery refusing to retreat from Rommel... President Roosevelt preparing the American people for World War II... General Eisenhower fortifying his troops for the invasion of Normandy... President Reagan demanding that Gorbachev tear down the Berlin Wall... President George W. Bush encouraging America after 9/11... and more. Congressman Israel has included speeches that have motivated and mobilized, challenged and comforted. Some were blurted in the heat of combat, others were carefully written in places far removed from the brutality of the battlefield, but all will inspire readers with the courage that moved people forward against all odds. Each speech is introduced with an insightful historic context. This dramatic sweep of military history in the words of history's military leaders serves to reinforce the concept that the pen is mightier than the sword.

By Ian Knight. 2001. Hard cover with dust cover; 290 pages. Very good condition; as new. Under 1kg. On the afternoon of 1 June 1879, in a muddy gully in the heart of Zululand, the ambitions of France's Bonaparte dynasty came to a tragic and violent end. A patrol of British troops, in the vanguard of an invading column, was ambushed by the Zulu, and fled, leaving three men dead on the field. Among them was Prince Louis Napoleon, the exiled heir to the Imperial throne in France, the last of the Bonapartes. What curious combination of circumstances had brought the Prince Imperial to southern Africa, wearing the uniform of - of all things - a British office? His was a romantic and melancholy story. Chased out of France after the debacle of the Franco-Prussian War, the Emperor Napoleon III had sought refuge with his family in England, where they were befriended by Queen Victoria. Napoleon's son, Louis, had grown to manhood in exile, succeeding on his father's death to the title of Napoleon IV, and awaiting a call to reclaim his throne, which might never have come. Raised in the shadow of the reputation of the great Napoleon, he hungered for military glory, and by special dispensation was allowed to train as a British officer. As a foreign Prince, however, and a Bonaparte, there was never any hope that he might serve in the British army, but when the Anglo-Zulu War broke out in 1879 he was allowed to go to Africa as an observer, attached to General Lord Chelmsford's staff. The war seemed to offer him the perfect chance for military experience without European political repercussions, and with a minimum of danger. This was not to be.   

2003 hardcover with dust jacket in good condition. R55 postage in SA. This concise book is an invaluable repository of information & facts about warfare through the ages. It is the place to find the largest naval battles; the most decisive weaponry; the ranks of the British Army; the costliest military blunders; Napoleon's medical problems & some very fine speeches. The book also encompasses curiosities such as animal bravery awards; the most significant special operations in history; Napoleon's generals; the greatest generals of all time; & the 8 wounds sustained by Alexander the Great. Authoritative & irreverent, this is the indispensable companion for armchair generals everywhere.

The Battle of Waterloo marks an event that changed the fate of Europe irrevocably. Beautifully illustrated, it includes reproductions of contemporary letters and documents, printed on the page, and offers a beautifully written telling of the battle and compelling new treatment of the Hundred Days campaign that finally ended the career of Napoleon. Each stage of the build-up to this decisive battle is carefully described, from the escape to the preparations for war. A topography of the battlefield complements a description of the fighting, which culminated in the rout of Napoleon's Imperial Guard, an elite unit that had never experienced defeat. Concluding with an examination of the consequences for the politics of Europe, The Battle of Waterloo is a detailed and visually stunning companion to one of history's most decisive battles.