Johan Barton (26 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. 'A fascinating and brilliantly illustrated book, an invaluable guide for future generations of Great War archaeologists.' - Times Higher Education SupplementWhilst the war raged across Flanders fields, an equally horrifying and sometimes more dangerous battle took place underground. Beneath Flanders Fields tells the story of the tunnellers' war, which still remains one of the most misunderstood, misrepresented and mystifying conflicts of the Great War.A wealth of personal testimonies reveal the engineering, technology and science behind how this most intense of battles was fought - and won. They speak of how the tunnellers lived a relentless existence in the depths of the battlefield for almost two and a half years, enduring physical and mental stresses that were often more extreme than their infantry counterparts. Their lives were reduced to a complex war of silence, tension and claustrophobia, leading up to the most dramatic mine offensive in history launched on 7 June 1917 at Messines Ridge. Yet, Messines was not the end of their story, which continued with the crafting of a whole underground world of headquarters, cookhouses and hospitals, housing the innumerable troops who passed through this part of the Western Front.Here, this extraordinary, hidden world is revealed and the fragile legacy it has left behind on Flanders fields is brought to light.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE Standard-sized.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 304pp. Col. & b/w photographic illus., maps and figs. Slight shelf wear to covers and slight discoloration to text block o/w a really lovely copy. Overseas orders may incur extra shipping.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Oversized.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Spellmount, Stroud, 2004. Pictorial soft cover. Condition ; Near fine like new. Appears little read. Superb illustrations drawing & photographs. Heavy book may incur extra postage.

Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable - This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. Oversized. PAPERBACK.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Oversized softcover. Glossy pictorial covers are clean with minimal wear. Binding is tight and secure. Pages are clean, crisp, and bright. Printed in B&W and color. Illustrations throughout. 304 pages. Copyright page dated 2004. A very nice copy. This volume comes from the Castles and Forts collection of Chris Sterling, a longtime professor at George Washington University. Sterling was an avid book collector with a wide-range of interests; we are proud to house this collection, part of the extensive library which is his legacy. We ship everyday from a real neighborhood bookstore. This description is written by an actual person, who is holding the book in front of them to make sure it?s properly described. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to see photographs. This is an oversized book, so extra shipping will be necessary for priority or international shipping.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. new ed edition. 304 pages. 6.77x0.78x9.61 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. "Beneath Flanders Field: The Turner Earth War 1914-1918" is a collaborative work by Peter Barton, Peter Doyle, and Johan Vonderwall. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the First World War, focusing on the experiences of soldiers and civilians. The authors' meticulous research and engaging narrative style make this book a valuable resource for understanding the war's impact on society. The book has been read, as new. Pages are intact and not marked by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Condition: Good. Paperback, 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A lovely clean copy in a lightly rubbed dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. First edition, hardcover, very light bumps to spine ends and top corners, otherwise a crisp, tight, VG+ copy in like dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Jacket has light general wear plus a 3cm tear to top front. Small name and date to ffep, otherwise internally very clean. Binding tight. 304pp Size: 255mm x 280mm. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Book pages are clean.Cover has general shelf ware.Delivery within 2-5 Working Days.

Condition: Very Good. Same day dispatch. Lovely copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Book pages are clean.Cover has general shelf ware.Delivery within 2-5 Working Days.

4to. Col.Ill.wrapps. 304pp. col & b/w ills & maps. Wrappers sl.rubbed else a very good copy. 1st paperback ed. Beneath Flanders Fields is the product of 25 years of research & illustrates the evolution of military mining during WWI. The tunnels dug beneath the trenches became homes for soldiers in Flanders.…

1st ed. thus stiff wrappers Very Nice Copy quarto 304pp., colour & b/w plates, maps & plans, text ills., sources, bibliog., index, The first full account of the British and German mine warfare of the Ypres Salient combining personal testimonies of the tunnellers themselves with details of the workings. Inc. many previously unpublished archive photographs.…

Paperback. Condition: New. 'A fascinating and brilliantly illustrated book, an invaluable guide for future generations of Great War archaeologists.' - Times Higher Education SupplementWhilst the war raged across Flanders fields, an equally horrifying and sometimes more dangerous battle took place underground. Beneath Flanders Fields tells the story of the tunnellers' war, which still remains one of the most misunderstood, misrepresented and mystifying conflicts of the Great War.A wealth of personal testimonies reveal the engineering, technology and science behind how this most intense of battles was fought - and won. They speak of how the tunnellers lived a relentless existence in the depths of the battlefield for almost two and a half years, enduring physical and mental stresses that were often more extreme than their infantry counterparts. Their lives were reduced to a complex war of silence, tension and claustrophobia, leading up to the most dramatic mine offensive in history launched on 7 June 1917 at Messines Ridge. Yet, Messines was not the end of their story, which continued with the crafting of a whole underground world of headquarters, cookhouses and hospitals, housing the innumerable troops who passed through this part of the Western Front.Here, this extraordinary, hidden world is revealed and the fragile legacy it has left behind on Flanders fields is brought to light.…

1st ed. thus stiff wrappers As New quarto 304pp., colour & b/w plates, maps & plans, text ills., sources, bibliog., index, The first full account of the British and German mine warfare of the Ypres Salient combining personal testimonies of the tunnellers themselves with details of the workings. Inc. many previously unpublished archive photographs. …

1st edition / 1st printing dust jacket As New quarto 304pp., colour & b/w plates, maps & plans, text ills., sources, bibliog., index, The first full account of the British and German mine warfare of the Ypres Salient combining personal testimonies of the tunnellers themselves with details of the workings. Inc. many previously unpublished archive photographs.…

1st edition / 1st printing dust jacket As New quarto 304pp., colour & b/w plates, maps & plans, text ills., sources, bibliog., index, The first full account of the British and German mine warfare of the Ypres Salient combining personal testimonies of the tunnellers themselves with details of the workings. Inc. many previously unpublished archive photographs.…

Condition: Used: Good. BOOK SHOWS SOME WEAR. STILL A VERY GOOD READING/REFERENCE COPY. CONTENT CLEAN AND TIDY THROUGHOUT. **SENT BY ROYAL MAIL FROM UK STOCK.** "Always choose Readerz3, the best deal around for YOU and me!" 25.