The Shape of Wars to Come

Baker, David

ISBN 10: 0850594839 / ISBN 13: 9780850594836

Published by Patrick Stephens, Cambridge, 1981

About this Item

A near Fine unmarked copy with price clipped dustjacket. Foreword by General George Keegan, retired Chief, US Air Force Intelligence. The author has an impressive array of academic qualifications including a PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences and a Diploma in Aeronautics and has worked with NASA. In this book he predicts that the next world war will start in space and that equipment has already been developed and is being tested. The most frightening part of this book lies in its informed examination of future developments, laser weapons and particle beam weapons are no longer in the realms of science fiction, they already exist. Illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams. A1F Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 004080

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Shape of Wars to Come
• Publisher: Patrick Stephens, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0850594839
• ISBN 13: 9780850594836
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military / War

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Synopsis

Baker, David. The Shape of Wars to Come. The Hidden Facts Behind the Arms Race in Space. Reprint of First Edition of September 1981. Cambridge, Patrick Stephens, 1981. 21 cm x 24 cm. 177 pages with numerous illustrations throughout. Original Hardcover with illustrated dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. Includes for example the following essays: Forword by General George Keegan (Chief, US Air Force Intelligence) / Lines of Constraint / Orbital Eyes / The Soviet Ploy / The Military Mission in Space / Sentinels and Killersats / The Ultimate Threat / Star Raker / etc.