Thirty years war crime

Thirty Years of War and Crime by Bernard Prance A first edition hardcover published by Peter Slelton Blue cover boards with gold writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, gift inscription by the author on the first page, Dustjacket is complete & clean behind plastic covers Postage within S Africa R60 thru P Office Overseas buyers can contact us for a postal quote Abe #

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Subtitle: South African Maritime Operations During World War II  Author: C.J. Harris  Publisher: Ashanti () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 356 Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm +++ by C.J. Harris +++ War at Sea is the story of the South African Navy, and its losses and achievements in the Second World War: camaraderie, fear, triumph and struggle. War at Sea is a classic of modern warfare.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Title: War Minus the Shooting Subtitle: Journey Through South Asia During Cricket's World Cup Author: Mike Marqusee Publisher: Heinemann () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good. Cover has some wear to edges. Light scratching and a few crease marks on back cover. Binding: Softcover Pages: 291 Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.5 x 2.2 cm +++ by Mike Marqusee +++ Combining personal reflection and social observation, War Minus the Shooting paints a complex portrait of a sub-continent in ferment, set against the backdrop of the Cricket World Cup, the most extravagant and controversial event in the long history of the game. Chronicling the sometimes farcical, sometimes tragic ups and downs of the cup, Mike Marqusee delves into the dilemmas that dog modern cricket - ball-tampering, biased umpires, media moguls and sponsors, race and national identity, gambling syndicates, and much more.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: A Reader Editor: Ilkka Taipale Preface: Kofi Annan Publisher: Zed Books () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 652 Dimensions: 23.3 x 15.5 x 3.8 cm +++ edited by Ilkka Taipale +++ This comprehensive reader of 70 specially commissioned essays provides an unusually wide-ranging examination of the connection between warfare and human health and society. Contributors look at the changing character of wars and their effects on civilization, the medical and health aspects of different types of weapons, the changing roles of health professionals in war, the arms trade, social tensions, the media, theories of violence, and war as a social institution.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

The magnum opus of one of America's most respected military historians, The Art of War in the Western World has earned its place as the standard work on how the three major operational components of war - tactics, logistics, and strategy - have evolved and changed over time. This monumental work encompasses 2,500 years of military history, from infantry combat in ancient Greece through the dissolution of the Roman Empire to the Thirty Years' War and from the Napoleonic campaigns through World War II, which Jones sees as the culmination of modern warfare, to the Israeli-Egyptian War of 1973. Hardcover. English. Harrap. 1988. ISBN: 9780245546914. 768pp. Good condition in hardcover with dw. Book No: 49130

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 9 working days After his partner is brutally murdered by the infamous assassin Rogue (Li), FBI agent Jack Crawford (Statham) vows to find the elusive killer and personally avenge his partner's death. But Rogue proves untraceable until three years later when he resurfaces to ignite a bloody turf war between Chinese mob leader Chang and Japanese Yakuza boss Shiro. Eager to capture Rogue once and for all, Crawford leads his team of crime specialists headlong into the conflict. But Crawford's thirst for vengeance jeopardises his professional judgement, and as the violence escalates, Crawford finally comes face to face with his enemy only to discover that nothing can be done about Rogue or his plan as nothing is quite what it seems.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 9 working days After his partner is brutally murdered by the infamous assassin Rogue (Li), FBI agent Jack Crawford (Statham) vows to find the elusive killer and personally avenge his partner's death. But Rogue proves untraceable until three years later when he resurfaces to ignite a bloody turf war between Chinese mob leader Chang and Japanese Yakuza boss Shiro. Eager to capture Rogue once and for all, Crawford leads his team of crime specialists headlong into the conflict. But Crawford's thirst for vengeance jeopardises his professional judgement, and as the violence escalates, Crawford finally comes face to face with his enemy only to discover that nothing can be done about Rogue or his plan as nothing is quite what it seems. Features Summary After his partner is brutally murdered, an FBI agent vows to avenge his partner's death. Contributors Jet Li (Actor), Jason Statham (Actor) Format Blu-ray disc Release date

Subtitle: South Africa's Crisis of Crime Author: Antony Altbeker Publisher: Jonathan Ball () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Cover slightly scuffed along edges and around corners Binding: Softcover Pages: 189 Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.8 x 0.8 cm +++ by Antony Altbeker +++ Antony Altbeker, a former researcher at the Institute for Security Studies and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, looks at crime and violence in South Africa post-democracy; and the somewhat uneven response by the government.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: A Ranking of the Most Influential Figures of the Second World War Author: Howard J Langer Publisher: Castle Books () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: As New Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 333 Dimensions: 24.1 x 17.5 x 3.2 cm +++ by Howard J Langer +++ Everyone knows who were the most famous participants in World War II. But who were the most influential? While the obvious leaders are profiled in this listing, others such as the diplomats who made the deals, the scientists who designed the weapons and the journalists who reported the war are featured just as prominently.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Author: David Smurthwaite  Publisher: Hamlyn () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 208 Dimensions: 28.5 x 24.8 x 2.1 cm +++ by David Smurthwaite +++ The Boer War pitted the might of the British Empire against Boers. This history describes the battles and implications of the war, militarily and on society, with the help of extracts from letters, journals, diaries, official reports and newspaper reports written by those who were affected by the conflict. The Hamlyn History sets the political, social and military scene, and provides summaries of the events and personalities who shaped the war.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Publisher: South African Jewish Board of Deputies () Edition: First Edition Book Condition: Very Good - Foxing to front and end papers Dust Jacket Condition: Chipping, closed tears and some paper loss to top and bottom edges. Spine is sunned. General wear and marking. Fuller condition description available on request. Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 189 Dimensions: 22 x 14.5 x 2 cm +++ published by the South African Jewish Board of Deputies +++ This book tells the story of the part played South African Jews in World War II. It represents an historical record of the Jewish contribution - factual, accurate and comprehensive - but is at the same time, written in a readable style and highlights some of the most exciting episodes of the war.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: The British, The Boers, and The Making of South Africa Author: Martin Meredith Publisher: PublicAffairs () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good - Front of dust jacket slightly creased around edges. Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 570 Dimensions: 24 x 16.5 x 4.5 cm +++ by Martin Meredith +++ Diamonds, Gold and War covers the tumultuous period that began with the discovery of the main diamond field in and culminated in the founding of the modern state of South Africa in . With the discovery of diamonds and then gold, a titanic struggle for control between British & Boers ensued, finally resulting in the Anglo-Boer war. Martin Meredith focuses particular attention on Cecil John Rhodes, imperialist mining magnate, and Oom Paul Kruger, the Boer leader. A dynamic analysis of an intriguing period in African history.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Author: Anthony A. Evans    Publisher: Greenhill Books () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 72 Dimensions: 25.8 x 19 x 0.5 cm +++ by Anthony A. Evan +++ A decade ago, the United States armed forces launched its largest offensive operation since the D-Day landings in World War II. The nature of the war was vastly changed; here was a purely desert environment, with sweltering heat during the day and bitter cold at night, making new demands on men and equipment.Many weapons and items of equipment were seeing combat for the first time together with new and sophisticated electronics gear. In this book, G.I.s from all the branches of the US armed forces are illustrated together with the many specialist units that have grown in importance over the last few decades.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: 50 Events You Really Need to Know Author: Robin Cross Publisher: Quercus () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 208 Dimensions: 20.6 x 17.8 x 2 cm +++ by Robin Cross +++ Human history - from the empires of the ancient world to the superpowers of the 21st century - has been inextricably shaped by conflict and the weapons that have been used to wage it. The technologies that have produced advanced civilizations have also been harnessed to the grim business of warfare. This short history, stretching from the chariot to the Stuxnet virus which disabled Iran's nuclear enrichment program in , charts some of the most significant weapons, fortifications and tactics that have been developed in the last years.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.