ISBN: 9780450036026 - The Horse in War (8 results)

(Subject: Other Topics - Diverse Subjects) The role of the horse in warfare from Troy to WWII. Includes The Horse in China, War Horses of Genghis Khan, numerous battles, and some of the famous regiments. (Published: 1979) (Publisher: New English Library) (ISBN: 0450036022) (Pagination: 128pp, 90 colour & b/w illustrations incl. double page spreads. large format) (Condition: Good in dw) UL-XXXXXX.…

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits (chiefly color) ; 35 cm. Subjects; Cavalry -- History. Horses -- History. 2 Kg.…

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits (chiefly color) ; 35 cm. Subjects; Cavalry -- History. Horses -- History. 2 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Very fine book in clean fresh black cloth covers with bright gilt titles to spine. Internally fine and free of inscriptions; profusely illustrated. The dust jacket is fine but price clipped. A most attractive copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. 128 pages. Colour and b/w illustrations throughout. A vey nice 1st edition.Front of the jacket has tear, top edge damage . Otherwise bright and clean.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This lavishly illustrated book brilliantly highlights the achievement of the horse in military history, from the wooden horse of Troy and the marauding horsemen of Ghenghis Khan to modern time when the death-knell for cavalry was sounded by the introduction of mechanised vehicles during the First World War. The many superb illustrations vividly depict famous battle scenes and pay homage to the importance of the horse in war. Ref DDD 1.…

Cloth, h/c. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine and Protected. Cloth, h/c. Very Good/Fine and Protected. 10" x 14". P128, colour and b/w illustrations, this lavishly illustrated book brilliantly highlights the achievements of the horse in military history, from the Wooden Horse of Troy and the marauding horsemen of Genghis Khan to modern times when the death-knell for cavalry was sounded by the introduction of mechanised vehicles during the First World War. In this book, eminent authorities have contributed articles on epic moments in cavalry history, and the many, superb illustrations vividly depict famous battle scenes and pay homage to the importance of the horse in war.…

paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.