Navies in the Mountains - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Bird, Harrison

Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1962

About this Item

A Fine first edition/first printing in a Very Good dust-jacket with tearing and chipping, signed and dated by the author Harrison Bird. There is also a former owner's note on incident of purchase; In this book, Harrison Bird tells the story of the navies of the mountains, from their origins in the 18th century to their contemporary roles in the global maritime order. The book covers the navies of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean worlds, as well as the navies of the Andes and the Himalayas. The author examines the navies of China, Japan, the United States, and Russia, as well as the navies of smaller countries. He looks at the navies' role in the defense of the maritime commons, their contribution to the globalization of trade, and their impact on the environment.; 8vo; [xiv], 361 pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 22853

Bibliographic Details

Title: Navies in the Mountains - 1st Edition/1st ...

Publisher: Oxford University Press, New York

Publication Date: 1962

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition; First Printing.