World History: Postwar, From C 1945
"The Hidden Hand"Britain, America and Cold War Secret Intelligence
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After 1945, London, Washington, Moscow and Peking were dominated by fear of a 'nuclear Pearl Harbour'. Britain believed that the US were bent on provoking a Third World War in which Britain would be obliterated. This book shows how the 'hidden hand' enabled Britain to extend its power over the US in a time of military decline. With 16pp b/w insert. Paperback, 735 pages. Size: 235 x 191 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author: Aldrich, Richard J.
ISBN: 0715636073
Publisher: Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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"The Vietnam War"
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"Twentieth Century Wars" series; Examines the ideological and cultural origins of US policy in Vietnam, and looks at the social history of the conflict within the US and Vietnam. With maps. Paperback, 168 pages. Size: 216 x 138 mm. Weight: 214g.
Author: Anderson, David L.
ISBN: 0333963377
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Date: 2005 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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"The Ice Diaries"The True Story of One of Mankind's Greatest Adventures
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Takes readers on a voyage along with the author as he shares stories of his sub's encounters with terrible storms, fire in the hold, collisions with ice, broken compasses, and more. With illustrations. Hardback, 304 pages. Size: 155 x 230 mm. Weight: 660g.
Author: Anderson, William R. Keith, Don
ISBN: 0785227598
Publisher: Nelson (Thomas) Publishers,U.S.
Date: 2008 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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"Utah Beach"The Amphibious Landing and Airborne Operations on D-Day, June 6, 1944
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Although the assault on Utah Beach ultimately became one of the most successful military operations of World War II, its outcome was anything but certain. Not only was Utah the most isolated of the five D-Day beaches, but the airborne assault was of unprecedented size and complexity. This book describes how that victory was won. With 35 b&w photos, 25 maps. New ed. Paperback, 380 pages. Size: 230 x 155 mm. Weight: 538g.
Author: Balkoski, Joseph
ISBN: 0811733777
Publisher: Stackpole Books,U.S.
Date: 2006 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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"The Separatist Conflict in Sri Lanka"
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"Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series" series; Offers historically-based analysis of the origin, evolution and potential resolution of the civil conflict in Sri Lanka over the struggle to establish a separate state in its Northern and Eastern provinces. This book presents a conceptual framework useful for comparative global conflict analysis and resolution. With 7 black & white illustrations, 12 black & white tables, 4 black & white halftones, 3 black & white l. Hardback, 304 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 600g.
Author: Bandarage, Asoka
ISBN: 0415776783
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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"The World Since 1945"An International History
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Provides the history of international relations in the period from the Second World War to the close of the Cold War. Offering an explanation of events and their context, this book covers the concepts that have dominated our thinking on international history during the period of the Cold War, Detente and the Third World. With maps. Paperback, 608 pages. Size: 235 x 163 mm. Weight: 885g.
Author: Bell, P.M.H.
ISBN: 0340662360
Publisher: Hodder Education
Date: 2001 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Tertiary Education (Us: College) World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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"Razor's Edge"The Unofficial History of the Falklands War
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The controversial memoir of a top British spy which finally reveals what really went on behind the scenes of the Falklands War With 16 colour photo\illu(s),7 diagram(s),34 map(s). New ed. Paperback, 400 pages. Size: 215 x 134 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author: Bicheno, Hugh
ISBN: 0753821869
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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"Rising Tide"The Untold Story of the Russian Submarines That Fought the Cold War
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This is the story of the submarine war between the US and the Soviets, through the eyes of the Russian admirals who led and commanded their submarine fleet. With illustrations. Hardback, 368 pages. Size: 236 x 156 mm. Weight: 703g.
Author: Boyne, Walter J. Weir, Gary E.
ISBN: 0465091121
Publisher: The Perseus Books Group
Date: 2003 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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"Red Moon Rising"Sputnik and the Rivalries That Ignited the Space Age
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The fascinating story of the launch of Sputnik, the earth's first ever satellite, and its role in shaping the modern world Hardback, 336 pages. Size: 234 x 153 mm. Weight: 595g.
Author: Brzezinski, Matthew
ISBN: 0747590354
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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"Red Moon Rising"Sputnik and the Rivalries That Ignited the Space Age
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On 4 October 1957, at the height of the Cold War, the Soviet Union secretly launched Sputnik, Earth's first artificial moon, which passed over the American continent once every 101 minutes. This book describes a time when two nations and ideologies were pitted against each other in a quest that laid the foundations of the technological world. With illustrations, ports.. Paperback, 336 pages. Size: 198 x 129 mm. Weight: 240g.
Author: Brzezinski, Matthew
ISBN: 0747593078
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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"The 60's for Dummies"
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"For Dummies" series; Takes readers on a tour of the most memorable and significant events of the sixties. This guide helps readers discover: the different presidential administrations; key events of the civil rights movement; why the US became involved in Vietnam; how strong opinions divided the country; and, the trends in music, fashion, and media. With illustrations, ports.. Paperback, 364 pages. Size: 234 x 190 mm. Weight: 587g.
Author: Cassity, Brian Levaren, Maxine
ISBN: 0764584146
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date: 2005 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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"Decolonization"The Fall of the European Empires
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"Historical Association Studies" series; This work charts the decolonization of Asia, Africa and the Caribbean from 1945 to the present day, analysing the ways in which countries separated themselves from the control of the European Powers. The author provides a concise historiographical survey of decolonization. With 0. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 160 pages. Size: 216 x 138 mm. Weight: 206g.
Author: Chamberlain, M.
ISBN: 0631216022
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
Date: 1999 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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"War, Coups and Terror"Pakistan's Army in Years of Turmoil
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Pakistan's Army in Years of Turmoil. With illustrated. Hardback, 208 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 577g.
Author: Cloughley, Brian
ISBN: 1844157954
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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"Imperial Crusades"Afghanistan, Iraq and Yugoslavia
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The political and human carnage of the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Yugoslavia are chronicled in this book, featuring entries from the authors, former marines, historians, a psychologist, an economist, a human rights lawyer, and former CIA analysts. Paperback, 352 pages. Size: 203 x 152 mm. Weight: 455g.
Author: Cockburn, Alexander St. Clair, Jeffrey
ISBN: 1844675068
Publisher: Verso Books
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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"West Coast Support Group"Task Group 96.8, Korea 1950-1953
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This illustrated portfolio is produced upon the 50th anniversary of cessation of hostilities and as a remembrance of the ships of Task Group 96.8. Through extensive research the author has gleaned information about the multi-national taskforce, including numerous photographs. With 96 photographs. Paperback, 184 pages. Size: 240 x 170 mm. Weight: 412g.
Author: Cocker, Maurice
ISBN: 1870325591
Publisher: Whittles Publishing
Date: 2003 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) World History: Postwar, From C 1945
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