Christopher summerville (95 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Both the inspiration and the sourcebook for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Brigadier Gerard stories, this hugely entertaining account of the Napoleonic Wars was written by a young officer about the action he saw, the adventures he experienced, the battles he fought, and the escapes he engineered in the campaigns that brought Napoleon and his armies to Waterloo. A vital and vibrant tale packed with bravado, duels, deceptions, and no lack of derring-do, it recounts in authentic detail and with compelling immediacy the careers that Napoleonic soldiers made of military perils, personal risks, and tactical maneuvers in the service of an imperial France. Originally published in France as a two-volume set under the title The Adventures of Baron de Marbot, the exploits of the man who was promoted to the rank of general on the eve of Waterloo appear here for the first time in a one-volume English edition. Not only has this classic soldier's memoir been discreetly edited to heighten the narrative of de Marbot's colorfully picaresque and anecdotal tale, but also expert commentary and essential background materials have been added to make the book's lively history more accessible, and the fascinating biography more illuminative for contemporary readers. "The first of all soldier books in the world - which gives us the best picture by far of the Napoleonic soldiers. " - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.…

Zustand: Good. 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.

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

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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

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

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. An immediate sensation when it was first published in 1824 under the title "History of the Expedition to Russia, Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812, " this chronicle offers an extraordinarily heroic and profoundly tragic narrative of the campaign that set in motion the chain of events that culminated in the fall of France's First Empire.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. An immediate sensation when it was first published in 1824 under the title "History of the Expedition to Russia, Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812, " this chronicle offers an extraordinarily heroic and profoundly tragic narrative of the campaign that set in motion the chain of events that culminated in the fall of France's First Empire.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Good. 1st Carroll & Graf Ed. 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. Zustand: Very Good. Few episodes of British military history have been as dramatic as Sir John Moore's retreat to Corunna. March of Death is the full story of that adventure and a gripping tale of a fight for survival amidst the Spanish snow. In the bitter winter of 1808, a small British force found itself outnumbered and outmanouevered by a French army led by none other than the emperor Napoleon. Faced with crushing defeat, the British, commanded by Sir John Moore, turned and began a legendary march through the snow and ice of northern Spain to freedom and escape. Napoleon, swearing that he would drive the British leopard into the sea, pursued and an epic was born. March of Death is the story of the terrible retreat through the eyes of those who were there and who survived. Relating the horrific ordeal through excerpts from survivors' diaries, letters, memoirs and reports, this fascinating narrative brings to life the heroism and glory of a real fight for survival. Christopher Summerville paints a vivid history of the retreat, and of the heroic climax in which the British turn and inflict a defeat on the pursuing French. It was a defeat Sir John Moore was not to see completed, for he fell mortally wounded in the battle. Summerville also shows that a remarkable number of British soldiers lost their lives not at the hands of the French, but by succumbing to typhus. British hospitals, even then suffering from a lack of bed spaces, were woefully ill-prepared to treat the returning men. Christopher Summerville is an expert on Napoleonic history and the editor of The Exploits of Baron de Marbot and Segur's Napoleon's Expedition to Russia. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition (Unsta. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. 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.

Zustand: New. A glorious but tragic military adventure, of men who marched, fought and froze. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 241 x 27. Weight in Grams: 540. . 2015. hardcover. Not a first edition copy. . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Zustand: New. A glorious but tragic military adventure, of men who marched, fought and froze. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 241 x 27. Weight in Grams: 540. . 2015. hardcover. Not a first edition copy. . . .…

Zustand: Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Fine. 1st edition. Paperback, F. xiv+306pp, b/w map, index, a fine copy. A revised & edited edition of General De Ségur's sensational 1824 account of Napoleon's diasterous expedition to Russia, which saw a million men dead. De Ségur's frank account resulted in him fighting a duel. 300 grams.…

paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Like New. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Carroll & Graf, 2000. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new with very light edgewear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good-. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Reissue Edition. 5.5 X 0.75 X 8.5 inches; 306 pages; remainder marks on the top exterior and on the bottom exterior edges of textblock. Very Good condition. No noteworthy defects. No markings on text.; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. First Edition. A crisp, clean tight copy in acid free cover protector.

Zustand: Good. : La marcha de la muerte narra la dramática retirada a La Coruña de Sir John Moore en 1808-1809. En el invierno de 1808, una pequeña fuerza británica se vio superada en número por el ejército francés liderado por Napoleón. Ante la derrota, los británicos, comandados por Sir John Moore, emprendieron una marcha a través de la nieve del norte de España hacia la libertad. Este libro relata la terrible experiencia a través de extractos de diarios, cartas y memorias de los supervivientes, dando vida al heroísmo y la lucha por la supervivencia. EAN: 9788496829732 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: La marcha de la muerte Autor: Christopher Summerville Editorial: Books4pocket Idioma: es-ES Páginas: 320 Formato: tapa blanda.…

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