David Eggenberger (64 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. A badly needed addition to public and military libraries and to the shelves of every military writer . a definitive job. -- Army TimesMegiddo, Thermopylae, Waterloo, Stalingrad, Vietnam . nothing has dominated man's attention, challenged his energy, produced more heroes -- and destruction -- than war. This monumental one-volume work traces the long history of that uniquely human activity in vivid, accurate accounts of over 1,500 crucial military conflicts, Spanning more than 3,400 years, it encompasses a panorama of warfare so complete that no single volume like it exists.All the essential details of every major battle in recorded history on land and at sea -- from the first battle of Megiddo in 1479 B. C. to Grenada in 1984 -- are covered. For added convenience, this work lists the engagements in alphabetical order, from Aachen, the first entry, to Zutphen, the last.You'll find painstakingly researched, objectively written descriptions of the Persia-Greek conflicts of the fifth century B. C., Roman Empire wars, Napoleonic Wars, the American Civil War, World Wars I and II, and many more. Also included are penetrating analyses of the roles played by commanders of genius -- Alexander, Julius Caesar, Hannibal, Napoleon, Genghis Khan, Tamerlane, Khalid ibn al-Walid, and other momentous figures. Updating this already comprehensive resource, a new Appendix deals with more recent conflicts: the Vietnam War, the Yom Kippur War, the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq War, the Falkland Islands clash, the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, and the U. S. invasion of Grenada.Each entry includes states, strategic situations, military leaders, troop numbers, tactics, casualties and military/political consequences of the battles. In addition, you'll find cross references at the end of each entry, 99 battle maps and a comprehensive index containing titles and alliances and treaties, famous quotations, slogans, catch phrases . even battle cries.An Encyclopedia of Battles is an entire library of military history in one convenient space-saving volume. Students, historians, writers, military buffs . anyone interested in the subject will find this inexpensive paperbound edition an indispensable reference and a fascinating study of the world's military past.…

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

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

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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

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

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

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

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

Condition: good. The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Subsequent. Corners are slightly bent. Used - Good.

Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A badly needed addition to public and military libraries and to the shelves of every military writer . a definitive job. -- Army TimesMegiddo, Thermopylae, Waterloo, Stalingrad, Vietnam . nothing has dominated man's attention, challenged his energy, produced more heroes -- and destruction -- than war. This monumental one-volume work traces the long history of that uniquely human activity in vivid, accurate accounts of over 1,500 crucial military conflicts, Spanning more than 3,400 years, it encompasses a panorama of warfare so complete that no single volume like it exists.All the essential details of every major battle in recorded history on land and at sea -- from the first battle of Megiddo in 1479 B. C. to Grenada in 1984 -- are covered. For added convenience, this work lists the engagements in alphabetical order, from Aachen, the first entry, to Zutphen, the last.You'll find painstakingly researched, objectively written descriptions of the Persia-Greek conflicts of the fifth century B. C., Roman Empire wars, Napoleonic Wars, the American Civil War, World Wars I and II, and many more. Also included are penetrating analyses of the roles played by commanders of genius -- Alexander, Julius Caesar, Hannibal, Napoleon, Genghis Khan, Tamerlane, Khalid ibn al-Walid, and other momentous figures. Updating this already comprehensive resource, a new Appendix deals with more recent conflicts: the Vietnam War, the Yom Kippur War, the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq War, the Falkland Islands clash, the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, and the U. S. invasion of Grenada.Each entry includes states, strategic situations, military leaders, troop numbers, tactics, casualties and military/political consequences of the battles. In addition, you'll find cross references at the end of each entry, 99 battle maps and a comprehensive index containing titles and alliances and treaties, famous quotations, slogans, catch phrases . even battle cries.An Encyclopedia of Battles is an entire library of military history in one convenient space-saving volume. Students, historians, writers, military buffs . anyone interested in the subject will find this inexpensive paperbound edition an indispensable reference and a fascinating study of the world's military past.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: Good. 1 Edition. 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.

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Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 4th Printing. N2 - DJ is mylar protected. DJ has price clipped, wrinkling, chipping, crease, labels, discoloration, and shelf wear. Book has rubbing, smudge, stains, library markings (labels, stamping, cardholder, etc.), discoloration, and shelf wear. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Library.…

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

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

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. tight, uncreased spine, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, corners and edge bumped, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders.

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

Hardback. Condition: Fair.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Good book. Some wear to cover edges and corners. Small creases on spine and front cover. Light stains on outer page edges. Name on first page.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. The first page has highlighting on part of one sentence; otherwise Very Good. Corrected and enlarged republication of the 1967 edition titled "Dictionary of Battles." viii, 533 p., illustrated. Published at $24.95 [otob: 54].

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very good plus with no markings and very light wear. No jacket. Lots of battles listed in A to Z format. Some maps.

PAPERBACK. Condition: Good. 0486249131 Light cover wear. Minor corner wear. Pages are very good. No marks in book. Retail 14.95.

hardcover. no jacket. First Edition. This book attempts to provide the essential details of all the major battles in recorded history, covering 1,560+ separate and distinct military engagements, covering the fighting in Vietnam in the 1960's. The battle descriptions in this book are listed under the geographic locations. 526 pages, blue cloth covers, maps throughout.7 5/8 x 10 1/8" 526 pages. covers slightly faded. stamped on page edges, ex library with label inked out on spine, and stamps on page edges.very good.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Good copy with crisp, clean pages and tight binding. Foxing to page edges and some rubbing to covers. KRM/Military History - General.