Isbn: 9780241126684 - 1940: Myth and Reality (12 results)

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.

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.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with slight age tone. Toning marks to page ends. DJ with some edge wear and some fading.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine dust-wrapper, with spine uniformly sun-toned, and now mylar-sleeved. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 263 pages ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; 1940, the Myth -- Facade of Power -- Failure -- The New Regime -- Collapse -- Survival -- Government and People -- Impotence -- The End of Independence -- The Client State. Subjects; World War, 1939-1945 Great Britain. Battle of Britain, 1940. Great Britain Foreign relations United States, 1937-1941. 1 Kg. …

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9780241126684.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine dust-wrapper, with spine uniformly sun-toned, and now mylar-sleeved. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 263 pages ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; 1940, the Myth -- Facade of Power -- Failure -- The New Regime -- Collapse -- Survival -- Government and People -- Impotence -- The End of Independence -- The Client State. Subjects; World War, 1939-1945 Great Britain. Battle of Britain, 1940. Great Britain Foreign relations United States, 1937-1941. 1 Kg. …

Hardback. It was the year of the glorious Battle of Britain, of the heroic evacuation of Dunkirk. It was the time when the mighty British empire declared its intention to fight the Nazis-alone if necessary-to the bitter end. It was, as Churchill dubbed it, Britain's "Finest Hour." In 1940: Myth and Reality, Clive Ponting reveals that it was nothing of the sort. Britain was broke in 1940 and utterly dependent on the United States for economic aid. The government fabricated German casualty figures after the Battle of Britain, suppressed knowledge of the complete fiasco that led to Dunkirk, and actually tried secretly to sue for peace that year. The British people were at best grimly resigned to the war; at worst they suffered appalling privations. Without denigrating the heroism of individuals, Mr. Ponting offers a startling account of the ineptitude and propaganda that marked much of 1940: Britain's stormy relations with France, its bizarre attempts to force a united Ireland, and the unpopularity of Winston Churchill. While he made rousing speeches in the House of Commons, Churchill rarely broadcast to the nation: his stirring "we shall fight on the beaches" speech was in fact broadcast by the actor who played Larry the Lamb on Children's Hour. 1990, First edition. A near fine copy only marked by a small ink date on the front free endpaper. The d/w is unclipped and fine and now in a protective cover. Scans available if required.…

Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. 8vo pp.263. book.

Condition: Very Good.