Boyd, Douglas The French Foreign Legion ISBN 13: 9780750939393

The French Foreign Legion - Hardcover

9780750939393: The French Foreign Legion
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 
Known for its austerity and discipline, deprivation and sacrifice, the French Foreign Legion is perhaps the most intriguing and famous fighting force in the world. For 170 years, jobless, homeless and loveless men have found in the Legion a sense of purpose worth all the rigors and risks of serving in the world's longest-standing mercenary army. One of the rewards for which men sign on with the Legion is French citizenship, and every legionnaire may claim it after serving three years with good conduct. The Legion has never had any problem attracting recruits: seven out of ten applicants are still rejected. But what is it that attracts men from so many countries and social backgrounds to accept the harsh discipline of this legendary mercenary army with a rigid code of honor straight out of the nineteenth century? Douglas Boyd tells the eventful story of the Legion from its inception in 1831 to defend France's colonial interests, to the Legion of today involved in peacekeeping and humanitarian duties worldwide. The author also examines the reasons behind the love-hate relationship between France and the foreigners she pays to spill their blood for her which are at the core of the Legion's history.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:
DOUGLAS BOYD's lifelong interest in history first took a professional turn in the documentary reconstructions he scripted and directed during his years as a BBC TV producer. He has been a full-time author since making his home in south-west France twenty-five years ago.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherThe History Press
  • Publication date2006
  • ISBN 10 0750939397
  • ISBN 13 9780750939393
  • BindingHardcover
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages384
  • Rating

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9781530731664: The French Foreign Legion

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  ISBN 13:  9781530731664
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishi..., 2016
Softcover

  • 9780711035003: The French Foreign Legion

    Ian Al..., 2010
    Softcover

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

Boyd, Douglas
Published by The History Press (2006)
ISBN 10: 0750939397 ISBN 13: 9780750939393
New Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Wizard Books
(Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0750939397

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 68.23
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 3.50
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Boyd, Douglas
Published by The History Press (2006)
ISBN 10: 0750939397 ISBN 13: 9780750939393
New Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldBooks
(Austin, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0750939397

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 116.91
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.25
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Boyd, Douglas
Published by The History Press (2006)
ISBN 10: 0750939397 ISBN 13: 9780750939393
New Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldenWavesOfBooks
(Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0750939397

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 117.77
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Boyd, Douglas
Published by Sutton Publishing (2006)
ISBN 10: 0750939397 ISBN 13: 9780750939393
New Hardcover Quantity: 2
Seller:
Save With Sam
(North Miami, FL, U.S.A.)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Brand New!. Seller Inventory # VIB0750939397

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 130.06
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds