Isbn: 9780198702542 - churchill and the dardanelles: myth, memory, and reputation (8 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The failed naval offensive to force a passage through the Straits of the Dardanelles in 1915 drove Winston Churchill from office in disgrace and nearly destroyed his political career. For over a century, the Dardanelles campaign has been mired in myth and controversy. For some, it was a brilliant concept that might have dramatically shortened the First World War and saved millions of lives. For others, it was fundamentally misconceived and doomed to fail. Churchill is either the hero of the story, or the villain. Drawing on a wide range of original documents, Christopher M. Bell shows that both perspectives are flawed. Bell provides a detailed and authoritative account of the campaigns origins and execution, explaining why the naval attack was launched, why it failed, and how it was transformed into an even more disastrous campaign on the Gallipoli peninsula. He untangles Churchills complicated relationship with Britains admirals, politicians, and senior civil servants, and uncovers the machinations behind the bitter press campaign in 1915 to drive him from power. The book goes on to explore the origins of the myths surrounding the ill-fated campaign. It provides the first full account of Churchills tireless efforts in the decades after 1915 to refute his legion of critics and convince the public that the Dardanelles campaign had nearly succeeded. Largely by his own exertions, Churchill ensured that the legacy of the Dardanelles would not stop him becoming Prime Minister in 1940. 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: 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.

hardcover. 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.…

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:9780198702542.…

1st edn 1st printing. 8vo. Original gilt lettered maroon cloth (top edge tanned and bottom edge of lower board water stained and rubbed - otherwise VG), dustwrapper (lightly rubbed at head of spine - otherwise VG in protective cover). Pp. xiv + 439, illus with b&w photos in text and b&w maps (no inscriptions).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First edition, first impression (stated). No markings, annotations, or inscriptions. Internally fine. Light tanning to the text block, a few (very) spare marks to the top edge. Unclipped dust jacket. No tears, but with some light, visible shelf-creasing to the edges and the spine ends (principally to the latter). Now in a protective plastic cover. Red cloth wioth bright gilt titling to the spine. The boards remain clean and sharp, with with a gentle press to the spine ends, and bump to the back bottom edge. A decent true first edition, unmarked throughout. xvii, 439pp. 20 plates. 4 maps.…

Zustand: Gut. Auflage: Illustrated. 439 Seiten Schutzumschlag mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren, sonst sehr gut erhalten. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 734 23,4 x 4,1 x 16,0 cm,OPp, Gebundene Ausgabe.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 439 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.50 inches. In Stock.