Items related to Cairo in the War 1939-1945
Synopsis
This book relates what Cairo, between 1939-1945, meant to different groups of people, such as the troops, the officers, the irregular warriors, the inveterate gamblers, the free French, Poles and Balkan Royal families as well as the countless refugees.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
'As hard to put down as good fiction. The research is wide, detailed and scrupulous. It is hard to think, on finishing, how this demanding book could have been handled better, more lucidly or more entertaining' (Patrick Leigh Fermor, Times Literary Supplement)
'This informative and enjoyable book puts political history side-by-side with the personal sub-history of the characters who determined it . . . a mine of entertaining anecdotes' (Rana Kabbani, Observer)
'What lifts it out of the ordinary is the sparkle of the writing and its command of the background' (P. H. Newby, Sunday Telegraph)
'Much more than a lively and amusing social history. With enormous skill she has shaped it into a gripping account of the progress of the war itself and of the fortunes of its major protagonists. The result is bracing and salutary and very readable indeed' (Charles Allen, Sunday Times)
Book Description
A history of the glamorous and military critical city of Cairo during the Second World War
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHamish Hamilton
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0241126711
- ISBN 13 9780241126714
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages384
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 192.14
Shipping:
£ 3.17
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Cairo in the War 1939-1945
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002006651
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
Cairo in the War 1939-1945
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR002749512
Quantity: 3 available
Seller Image
Cairo in the War 1939-1945
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # wbs7842495456
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Cairo in the War 1939-1945
Published by
London, Hamish Hamilton, 1989
ISBN 10: 0241126711
ISBN 13: 9780241126714
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Klondyke, Almere, Netherlands
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Big dedication on endpaper; spine and other parts dust jacket sunned. Seller Inventory # 272549
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Cairo in the War, 1939 - 1945
Seller: True Oak Books, Highland, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Sun fading present to dust jacket. Very light foxing to edge of pages. Spill stain to edge of pages. - Great overall condition. Minor cosmetic wear. No noteworthy blemishes. No writing.; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. Seller Inventory # HVD-25724-A-0
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Cairo in the War 1939-1945
Seller: Louis Tinner Bookshop, Rotterdam, ZH, Netherlands
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
1989, hardcover met stofomslag, goed exemplaar, naam voorin / good copy, name on first page , met stofomslag, goed exemplaar, naam voorin / good copy, name on first page , met stofomslag, goed exemplaar, naam voorin / good copy, name on first page. Seller Inventory # 220201257
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Cairo in the War, 1939 - 1945
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 1.63. Seller Inventory # 0241126711-2-4
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Cairo in the War, 1939 - 1945
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 0241126711-R
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Cairo in the War 1939 1945
Published by
Hamish Hamilton, London, 1989
ISBN 10: 0241126711
ISBN 13: 9780241126714
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Riverwash Books (IOBA), Prescott, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. 370 pp. Photos. Index. Bibliography. Notes. Spine, corners bumped. Jacket has light edgewear. Prev owner's name on the ffep. A fascinating look at what Cairo during the war meant to various groups of people - the troops, the connected officers, the gamblers, refugees, politicians, staff officers and Egyptian nationalists. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Seller Inventory # HIS3637
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Cairo In The War - 1939 - 1945
Published by
Hamish Hamilton Ltd, London, 1989
ISBN 10: 0241126711
ISBN 13: 9780241126714
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: James Hulme Books, Stourbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First printing. Well bound in orange cloth boards with gilt titling to spine. Spine ends and corners are all very good with just some light bumping. Text pages and illustrations are all clean with no markings or inscriptions, just some dust marking to closed top edge. Dust jacket is unclipped with a couple of corner nicks, although the spine is quite sunned. Dispatched same or next working day, in protective packaging. Seller Inventory # 013593
Quantity: 1 available