1991, ISBN: 9780297787105

(Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1988) 0521309751. Large 8vo; original grey boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. xii + 302, incl. index; profusely illustrated, with some co… Mehr…

(Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1988) 0521309751. Large 8vo; original grey boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. xii + 302, incl. index; profusely illustrated, with some colour plates and many monochrome photographs. Earlier owner's discreet book label to front free endpaper. Near fine condition. "The books are intended for general readers and specialists, and for everyone interested in exploring how the arts relate to each other and to the culture of the age. Contributors have taken care to avoid technical terms and to characterise the special nature of their art and the artists they describe. Each volume concludes with a substantial section of further reading." Contributors: Derek Pearsall, Nicola Coldstream, Nigel Nicolson, Stephen Medcalf, Richard Axton, T. A. Heslop, R. B. Dobson, N. J. Sandon, Christopher Page, Tom Williamson; Further reading: Carol Meale. ., (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1988) 0521309751, 0, London, UK.: Weidenfeld & Nicolson., 1991. This is the first edition. First free end page missing. FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL FOR PHOTOGRAPHS AND FURTHER DETAILS. FROM A DEALER WHO TELLS YOU WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEIR TELEPHONE AND ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS ARE!. EX LIBRARY MARKS.. Black Cloth.. Very Good (AVERAGE)/Very Good (AVERAGE). Illus. by Photos Included.. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". HARDBACK EX LIBRARY MARKS., Weidenfeld & Nicolson., 1991, 3, London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Very Good/Very Good. 1985. First Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo 0297787101 Dust jacket complete except price clipped. Brown cloth with bright gilt titling on spine. No ownership marks. Maps, plates. 192 pages clean and tight. This stirring account of Napoleon's invasion of Russia vividly brings to life one of the most dramatic events in history. Though it occurred in only six months, from June to December 1812, during that period nearly half a million men died. At the start Napoleon was at the height of his power; at the end he faced the destruction of his Empire, the failure of the greatest campaign he ever attempted and the loss of the largest army he ever commanded. Why did he invade Russia? Why, in spite of his early successes and the capture of Moscow, did he fail? Napoleon himself described the battle of Borodino as the most terrible he ever fought. The burning of Moscow was as great a disaster for him as for the Russians. Then began the famous retreat and the decimation of the Grand Army by a combination of cold, starvation, exhaustion, Cossacks and partisans - only a handful escaped across the Beresina. Nigel Nicolson visited Russia specially for this remarkable book and has drawn on the documents and memoirs of participants of both sides. He states that his purpose is to `examine the story afresh, to consider why one of the greatest commanders in history failed and one of its least gifted succeeded, how Tolstoy misinterpreted the drama, and how Hitler, some 130 years later, failed to benefit from Napoleon's example . when he too attempted to conquer the unconquerable. And to arouse speculation, admiration and sympathy together with despair at the folly and wastage of it all.' ., Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1985, 3<

1992, ISBN: 9780297787105

Alan Sutton. Good in Fair dust jacket. 1992. Hardcover. Hardback; light foxing to edge of pages, otherwise good in scratched dustjacket. ; Reassessment of the reasons why Hitler turned h… Mehr…

Alan Sutton. Good in Fair dust jacket. 1992. Hardcover. Hardback; light foxing to edge of pages, otherwise good in scratched dustjacket. ; Reassessment of the reasons why Hitler turned his Panzers towards Ukraine in August 1941, when he might have conquered Russia with a drive to Moscow. Illustrated. ; 272 pages ., Alan Sutton, 1992, 2, London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Very Good/Very Good. 1985. First Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo 0297787101 Dust jacket complete except price clipped. Brown cloth with bright gilt titling on spine. No ownership marks. Maps, plates. 192 pages clean and tight. This stirring account of Napoleon's invasion of Russia vividly brings to life one of the most dramatic events in history. Though it occurred in only six months, from June to December 1812, during that period nearly half a million men died. At the start Napoleon was at the height of his power; at the end he faced the destruction of his Empire, the failure of the greatest campaign he ever attempted and the loss of the largest army he ever commanded. Why did he invade Russia? Why, in spite of his early successes and the capture of Moscow, did he fail? Napoleon himself described the battle of Borodino as the most terrible he ever fought. The burning of Moscow was as great a disaster for him as for the Russians. Then began the famous retreat and the decimation of the Grand Army by a combination of cold, starvation, exhaustion, Cossacks and partisans - only a handful escaped across the Beresina. Nigel Nicolson visited Russia specially for this remarkable book and has drawn on the documents and memoirs of participants of both sides. He states that his purpose is to `examine the story afresh, to consider why one of the greatest commanders in history failed and one of its least gifted succeeded, how Tolstoy misinterpreted the drama, and how Hitler, some 130 years later, failed to benefit from Napoleon's example . when he too attempted to conquer the unconquerable. And to arouse speculation, admiration and sympathy together with despair at the folly and wastage of it all.' ., Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1985, 3<

1985, ISBN: 9780297787105

London England: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1985. This stirring account of Napoleon's invasion of Russia vividly brings to life one of the most dramatic events in history.Though it occur… Mehr…

London England: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1985. This stirring account of Napoleon's invasion of Russia vividly brings to life one of the most dramatic events in history.Though it occurred in only six months from June to December 1812, during that period nearly half a million men died. Why did he invade Russia? Why, in spite of his early successes and the capture of Moscow, did he fail? Napoleon himself described the battle of Borodino as the most terrible he ever fought. The author visited Russia specially for this remarkable book and has drawn on the documents and memoir of participants of both sides. He states that his purpose is to 'examine the story afresh, to consider why one of the greatest commanders in history failed and one of its least gifted succeeded, how Tolstoy misinterpreted the drama, and how Hitler, some 130 years later, failed to benefit from Napoleon's example....when he too attempted to conquer the unconquerable. And to arouse speculation, admiration and sympathy together with despair at the folly and wastage of it all.' Illustrated. Waterstain mark to inside of back of D/J.. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardback., Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1985, 3.75<

1985, ISBN: 0297787101

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[EAN: 9780297787105], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London England], NON-FICTION/NAPOLEON/1812/HISTORY/INVASION/RUSSIA, Jacket, This stirring account of Napoleon's invasion of Russia vividly brings to life one of the most dramatic events in history.Though it occurred in only six months from June to December 1812, during that period nearly half a million men died. Why did he invade Russia? Why, in spite of his early successes and the capture of Moscow, did he fail? Napoleon himself described the battle of Borodino as the most terrible he ever fought. The author visited Russia specially for this remarkable book and has drawn on the documents and memoir of participants of both sides. He states that his purpose is to 'examine the story afresh, to consider why one of the greatest commanders in history failed and one of its least gifted succeeded, how Tolstoy misinterpreted the drama, and how Hitler, some 130 years later, failed to benefit from Napoleon's example.when he too attempted to conquer the unconquerable. And to arouse speculation, admiration and sympathy together with despair at the folly and wastage of it all.' Illustrated. Waterstain mark to inside of back of D/J., Books<

1985, ISBN: 9780297787105

Hard cover, Bumps to cover edges. Scratches/some tanning to dustjacket & some creases to edges. Marks to textblock edges. Tanning to pages. Text very good., Very Good., 216 p. 86ill.9M., … Mehr…

Hard cover, Bumps to cover edges. Scratches/some tanning to dustjacket & some creases to edges. Marks to textblock edges. Tanning to pages. Text very good., Very Good., 216 p. 86ill.9M., London, [PU: Weidenfeld & Nicolson]<