Author: Hilaire Belloc Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9781451013528 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 410
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Excerpt from A General Sketch of the European War It was further pointed out that of its very nature this victory must be an imme diate, brief, decisive thing. Delay, a check (improbable or impossible as that check seemed to be) would mar his chances of victory, because both of his forms of superiority would be affected by it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Hilaire Belloc Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781722816629 Category : Languages : en Pages : 180
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A General Sketch of the European War by Hilaire Belloc A General Sketch of the European War by Hilaire Belloc Excerpt from A General Sketch of the European War It was further pointed out that of its very nature this victory must be an imme diate, brief, decisive thing. Delay, a check (improbable or impossible as that check seemed to be) would mar his chances of victory, because both of his forms of superiority would be affected by it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Author: Hilaire Belloc Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 195
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In 'A General Sketch of the European War: The First Phase', Hilaire Belloc provides a clear and concise overview of the causes and initial operations of World War I. Belloc simplifies complex military concepts and strategies to help readers grasp the larger picture of the conflict. The book is not intended to provide extensive details on individual battles or regiments but rather to offer a foundation upon which to build a deeper understanding of the war. This book is an essential introduction to the largest historical incident Europe has seen in centuries and provides critical insights into the future of the continent.
Author: C. V. Wedgwood Publisher: New York Review of Books ISBN: 1681371235 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 538
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Europe in 1618 was riven between Protestants and Catholics, Bourbon and Hapsburg--as well as empires, kingdoms, and countless principalities. After angry Protestants tossed three representatives of the Holy Roman Empire out the window of the royal castle in Prague, world war spread from Bohemia with relentless abandon, drawing powers from Spain to Sweden into a nightmarish world of famine, disease, and seemingly unstoppable destruction.
Author: Michael Howard Publisher: OUP Oxford ISBN: 0191570850 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 186
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First published over thirty years ago, War in European History is a brilliantly written survey of the changing ways that war has been waged in Europe, from the Norse invasions to the present day. Far more than a simple military history, the book serves as a succinct and enlightening overview of the development of European society as a whole over the last millennium. From the Norsemen and the world of the medieval knights, through to the industrialized mass warfare of the twentieth century, Michael Howard illuminates the way in which warfare has shaped the history of the Continent, its effect on social and political institutions, and the ways in which technological and social change have in turn shaped the way in which wars are fought. This new edition includes a fully updated further reading and a new final chapter bringing the story into the twenty-first century, including the invasion of Iraq and the so-called 'War against Terror'.
Author: Hilaire Belloc Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781724926593 Category : Languages : en Pages : 104
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A General Sketch of the European War By Hilaire Belloc, 1915 It is the object of this book, and those which will succeed it in the same series, to put before the reader the main lines of the European War as it proceeds. Each such part must necessarily be completed and issued some little time after the events to which it relates have passed into history. The present first, or introductory volume, which is a preface to the whole, covers no more than the outbreak of hostilities, and is chiefly concerned with an examination of the historical causes which produced the conflict, an estimate of the comparative strength of the various combatants, and a description of the first few days during which these combatants took up their positions and suffered the first great shocks of the campaigns in East and West. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Author: Hilaire Belloc Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 55
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'A Moral Alphabet' is a satirical-take on the Alphabet Song written by Hilaire Belloc. As with many of his works, he pokes fun at the U.K. parliament, with verses such as "Archibald who told no lies / And got this lovely volume for a prize."
Author: Hilaire Belloc Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 203
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This is the collection of essays by Hilaire Belloc, set in 20Century and dealing with "everything" from nature and it's many shapes to Shakespeare and dreams, battlefieds, animals. It also ponders on books, manuals and journalism in total.
Author: Cornelius Ryan Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1439126461 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 352
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The unparalleled, classic work of history that recreates the battle that changed World War II—the Allied invasion of Normandy. The Longest Day is Cornelius Ryan’s unsurpassed account of D-Day, a book that endures as a masterpiece of military history. In this compelling tale of courage and heroism, glory and tragedy, Ryan painstakingly recreates the fateful hours that preceded and followed the massive invasion of Normandy to retell the story of an epic battle that would turn the tide against world fascism and free Europe from the grip of Nazi Germany. This book, first published in 1959, is a must for anyone who loves history, as well as for anyone who wants to better understand how free nations prevailed at a time when darkness enshrouded the earth.
Author: Hilaire Belloc Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 175
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Old Road" by Hilaire Belloc. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author: Hilaire Belloc
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