Search Results: the art of war from the by cyril falls

Oxford, 1961., January 1961. Paper Back. Acceptable.

New York: Oxford University Press - Hesperitdes Book, 1961. Second Printing . Trade Paperback. Good. 5" x 8. 240 Pages Indexed. Water stains on first ten pages with some minor wrinkling on some follow on pages which does not affect page turning. Stains on back cover at spine. No stamps, marks or underlining. Tight very readable copy. The art of war is a simple art - evereything is in the performance. -- Napoleon. Falls has borrowed Napoleon's word for the title but the contents are dedicated to a refutation of the alledged simplicity of either the performance of the art. Beginning with Napoleon, first of the modern military leaders, the author goes on to discuss the influence of Nelson; the 19th-century development of projectiles; and tactics of the First and Second World Wars; the effect of industrialism on offense and defense; and the threat of Russian military power. Contents in 12 Chapters: Papoleonic Theory and Practice, Sea Warfare in the Age of Sail, 19th Century and Development of… Read More

NY: Oxford Univ. Press, 1961. Paperback, Octavo, 240pp., Slight wear and soiling. V.Good-. Soft cover. A few illustrations..

Oxford University Press. Near Fine. Soft cover. 1961.

Literary Licensing, LLC. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

London, New York, Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1961. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Clean and firmly bound black cloth boards, bright silver title on the spine, gift inscription inside. Jacket is price clipped with handling wear including rubbing on the edges, a small tear with creases on the top back edge, also a little fading on the spine.

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) The development of warfare from the period prior to the Napoleonic era to post WWII and the world situation in the 1960s. (Published: 1961) (Publisher: Oxford University Press) (Pagination: viii + 240pp, diagrams, book list, index) (Condition: Good in worn dw) UL-XXXXXX

Oxford University Press, 1961. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Paperback / softback. New.

Paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Hardback. New.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.