Hapgood David and Richardson David (28 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine --. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+++. Hard Cover. Near Fine --/Very Good+++. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. At last, the full story behind one of World War II's most disputed events -- the day American bombers destroyed the Great Abbey. 269 pages including index. B&W photos. Dust jacket has a couple of very small, mended tears; bump at lower back corner. Nice copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Tan clothbound with dustjacket is very clean throughout, square along the edges, and tightly bound. Well preserved with clear sleeve over dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. . HARDCOVER EDITION WITH DUSTJACKET .binding is solid. NOT EX-LIBRARY COPY.TEXT UNMARKED.

Trade Paperback. Condition: New. Stated First Edition, First Printing. First Da Capo Press edition with complete number line [1-9] at copyright page. 275 pages including index. Illustrated throughout with B&W photographs. Remainder copy. All books are in my smoke free & climate controlled shop and will have qualities and/or flaws described. Domestic & international shipping includes tracking information. Size: 8vo - over 7 3/4 to 9 3/4". Various Photographers (illustrator). Remainder.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition. Book and dust jacket have some light general wear. Illustrated with b & w photos and different end-paper maps (usually a good sign). Includes notes, bibliography and index. Subtitle: At last the full story behind one of WWII's most disputed events - the day American bombers destroyed the great abbey. The agonizing decision-making process that led to the destruction of one of Europe's most revered monasteries is the subject of this book. Nice copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Light wear to the boards. The top portion of the spine has worn away. Missing the dust jacket. Otherwise a clean, unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Spotting to page edges. No markings.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Probable book club edition as no price listed on dust jacket and no first edition noted on copyright page. Book is clean and tight. Dust jacket in protective cover. Slight nicks/tears along dust jacket edges. The full story behind one of World War II's most disputed events - the day American Bombers destroyed The Great Abbey. Previous owner name on inside frontispiece. 269 pages with index.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 269 pp. Solidly bound copy and dj with minimal external wear, crisp pages and clean text. Light staining on some pages. Pervious owner's small writing on page near title page. An Ex-Public-Library (The New York Public Library)-Book with all the common, standard and usual signs (stamps, stickers, envelope, etc.).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Cover has some edge wear. Page block is spotted. Dustjacket has some edge wear.; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 269 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; Second Printing. Dustjackt has minor edge wear.; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 269 pages.

(Subject: World War II - Italy) An account of the battles for the mediaeval Italian monastry of Monte Cassino during February 1944. The abbey commanded the valley below, halting the Allied armies on their advance on Rome. The destruction of the Benedictine Monastery was one of the most difficult ethical decisions ever occasioned by war. The American general, Mark Clark, argued passionately that the bombing was needless, but eventually succumbed to pressure from British General Harold Alexander and New Zealand General Bernard Freyberg. (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Angus & Robertson) (ISBN: 0207149828) (Pagination: x + 268pp, 53 photos, Notes & Sources, bibliography, index) (Condition: vg in dw) UL-XXXXXX.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition, bound in 1/4 burgundy cloth over tan cloth, spine lettering gilt, fine in fine unclipped dust jacket. The full story behind one of world war II's most disputed events-the day American bombers destroyed the Great Abbey.…

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Condition: very good, good. First Edition. 269, illus., endpaper maps, notes and sources, bibliography, index, slight wear and small tear to edges of DJ. Analysis of one of World War II's most disputed events--the 1944 destruction by American bombers of the great abbey.

Condition: very good, good. First Edition. 269, illus., endpaper maps, notes and sources, bibliography, index, slight wear to edges of DJ. Analysis of one of World War II's most disputed events--the 1944 destruction by American bombers of the great abbey.

Hardcover, in dust jacket. Condition: Near Fine. dj. Book club edition. Owner's stamp ffep, near fine in near fine dust jacket, in mylar cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Very good hardcover with similar dust jacket. First edition. Pages are clean. Illustrated. Small water stain on bottom edge of dust jacket spine and cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. APPEARS UNREAD. No wear to large hard back book/dust jacket. Pages are clean, bright and tight. No name or inscription.

Cloth. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. Large, heavy book, maroon cloth spine, tan cloth boards, tiny black spot at bottom front edge, gilt lettering just good on spine, map of Italy and Monte Cassino abbey in profile inside covers and adjacent end papers, The Ridge and The Battlefield also, 269 lightly browned pages, photos throughout. DJ beneath mylar, price-clipped, aerial photo of ruins on front, spine and near back, comments on back from military personnel as well as abbot.DJ and book, both As New.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Tiny hint of foxing to prelims and fore edges. Very, very slight forward lean but very firm. Jacket with tiny amounts of shelf wear.

8vo; pp. [x], 269; endpaper maps, 53 illustrations, notes and sources, bibliography, index, original cloth, dustjacket, a very good copy. . First Australian edition. " It has remained one of the most controversial bombings of World War II: the American destruction of the Abbey of Monte Cassino, a mediaeval Italian monastery of incomparable religious, historical and artistic significance. Was it a German fortress, and its bombing a military necessity? This question is at last answered, authoritatively and definitively, in this gripping account.".…

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. First Edition. 269 pages. Illus., endpaper maps, notes and sources, bibliography, index. Signed by the co-author (Richardson). Analysis of one of World War II's most disputed events--the 1944 destruction by American bombers of the great abbey.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: good. First Edition. 269 pages. Illus., endpaper maps, notes and sources, bibliography, index, slight wear to DJ edges, signed by the author. Analysis of one of World War II's most disputed events--the 1944 destruction by American bombers of the great abbey.…

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. F. New York: Congdon & Weed, Inc., 1984. First edition, first printing. Hardcover. New in dust jacket. A nice unread copy, tight and clean. (No marks, no smells, etc.) World War Two. 0.0.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. A first edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition with minimal shelfwear in alike dust-jacket with similar wear; Monte Cassino is a topography of blood and bone. The landscape is pitted with craters, gouged by shells and bombs, scarred by land mines and machine-gun fire. But even more than the physical damage, Monte Cassino has taken on a psychological weight. For many, it is the site of the greatest slaughter of World War II--the Battle of Monte Cassino, which claimed over 15,000 Allied lives.For Hapgood and Richardson, the tragedy of Monte Cassino was also a subject of fascination. They traveled to the mountain and recorded their impressions in this book. From the shattered monastery to the blasted towns below, the authors evoke the emotional power of the place. They tell the story of the battle, the heroism of the men who fought there, and the cost of victory.Monte Cassino is a gripping account of one of the great conflicts of the twentieth century and a testament to the human spirit.; 8vo; 269 pages.…

Hardback. David Hapgood And David Richardson, Congdon & Weed. Author: David Hapgood And David RichardsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Congdon & Weed., 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor tears to DJ, slight yellowing to end-pages and minor foxing on fore-edge.This historical account meticulously chronicles the controversial bombing of the Monte Cassino abbey during World War II. Hapgood and Richardson present a detailed investigation into the events leading up to the destruction of the ancient monastery, a pivotal moment that remains a subject of intense debate among historians and military strategists. The narrative uncovers the complex decisions and intelligence failures that contributed to the tragedy, offering a comprehensive analysis of one of the war's most disputed incidents. It provides a compelling and authoritative examination for readers interested in military history and the ethical dilemmas of warfare. Hardback. …