Blechman Barry M Ed (24 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING assumed of this hardcover book. Beautiful blue cloth boards with silver foil lettering on spine and cover. Boards are rigid and warp-free. Merest, almost unnoticeable sunning at edges. Spine is flat and square. Corners are crisp. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. Pages are clean, crisp and bright. Pictorial DUST JACKET complete, NOT clipped. Average heavily used and handled dust jacket; includes minor tears, some chipping, creasing and a full tear on rear of dust jacket that has been previously mended with tape. All components are present. It did its job in protecting the book, because there is a huge difference in condition between this jacket and the book! Jacket be protected with an archival cover. Photos coming! In the meantime, contact us now to request pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately. Guide to Far Eastern Navies: China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, edited by Barry M. Blechman and Robert P. Berman and published by the Naval Institute Press in 1978, is a comprehensive 586-page reference work analyzing the maritime forces, strategies, and political-military contexts of six East Asian territories during the late Cold War. Core Focus and Breakdown China: Examines the historical trajectory and operational scope of Chinese naval power from the 19th century through the 1970s.Japan: Analyzes the Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), detailing its high technical proficiency alongside domestic political limits. Korea (North & South): Explores the volatile naval balance and competitive postures on the Korean Peninsula. Philippines: Outlines a smaller maritime force heavily dependent on United States-supplied combatants and amphibious craft. Taiwan: Reviews an aging yet meticulously maintained fleet adapting to shifting geopolitical realities and alternative foreign arms suppliers. Key Themes Cold War Dynamics: Evaluates how regional fleets fit into broader superpower competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Force Structure: Details ship classes, operational readiness, organization, and regional strategic objectives for each nation. .…

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Condition: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.…

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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