LIBROS DEL AUTOR: charles oman

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  • The English Silver in the Kremlin
    Charles Oman
    First published in 1961, The English Silver in the Kremlin explores the history of English silverware gifted to the Russian Kremlin during diplomatic exchanges between 1557 and 1663. Featuring 94 pages and 55 illustrative plates, it serves as a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts of silverwork and diplomatic history. ...
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    154,73 €

  • A History Of The Peninsular War, Vol. 6, September 1, 1812-August 5, 1813
    Charles Oman
    In the shadow of the Iberian Peninsula’s tumultuous landscape, where empires clashed and destinies were forged, unfolds a gripping narrative of military strategy and human endurance. This newly republished volume, once lost to time, offers a meticulous historical military analysis of a pivotal period in the Napoleonic Wars. From the relentless Siege of Burgos to the strategic b...
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    33,11 €

  • Warwick, The Kingmaker
    Charles Oman
    Unveil the captivating world of medieval power struggles with 'Warwick, the Kingmaker' by Charles Oman, a timeless classic that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions. This collector’s item is not just a reprint; it’s a cultural treasure brought back to life for today’s and future generations. Dive into the riveting tale of Richard N...
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    16,11 €

  • Adventures With the Connaught Rangers, 1809-1814
    Charles Oman / William Grattan
    'Adventures With the Connaught Rangers 1809-1814' offers a firsthand account of military life during the tumultuous Peninsular War. William Grattan, a soldier in the Connaught Rangers, vividly recounts his experiences throughout this critical period of the Napoleonic Wars. This war memoir provides a unique perspective on the conflict, detailing the daily realities faced by sold...
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    23,10 €

  • Adventures With the Connaught Rangers, 1809-1814
    Charles Oman / William Grattan
    'Adventures With the Connaught Rangers 1809-1814' offers a firsthand account of military life during the tumultuous Peninsular War. William Grattan, a soldier in the Connaught Rangers, vividly recounts his experiences throughout this critical period of the Napoleonic Wars. This war memoir provides a unique perspective on the conflict, detailing the daily realities faced by sold...
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    35,58 €

  • The Dark Ages, 476-918
    Charles Oman
    'The Dark Ages, Period 1, 476-918' by Charles Oman explores a pivotal era in European history. This meticulously prepared print edition delves into the complexities of the early medieval period, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the rise of new powers.Oman examines the political landscape shaped by the Byzantine Empire, the Frankish kingdoms, and other key players of the tim...
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    27,92 €

  • The Dark Ages, 476-918
    Charles Oman
    'The Dark Ages, Period 1, 476-918' by Charles Oman explores a pivotal era in European history. This meticulously prepared print edition delves into the complexities of the early medieval period, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the rise of new powers.Oman examines the political landscape shaped by the Byzantine Empire, the Frankish kingdoms, and other key players of the tim...
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    41,56 €

  • Warwick, the Kingmaker
    Charles Oman
    Explore the tumultuous world of 15th century England with Charles Oman’s 'Warwick the Kingmaker,' a compelling study of Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick. This meticulously prepared edition delves into the life and influence of one of the most powerful figures in English history. Known as 'Warwick the Kingmaker' for his pivotal role in the War of the Roses, Neville’s story i...
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    20,11 €

  • Bunbury of Maida
    Charles J. F. Bunbury / Charles JFBunbury / Charles Oman / Henry Bunbury
    Three little reported campaigns of the Napoleonic ageThere is particular interest among students of Napoleonic warfare-perhaps because it was fought far away from the well known campaigns-in the Battle of Maida fought in 1806 on the Calabrian coast of Italy. A British led expedition under Stuart, decisively defeated a French army under Reynier. Bunbury is noted for ’particularl...
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    25,75 €

  • A History of Britain Before 1066
    Charles Oman
    The final volume of Oman’s early conflicts for Britain Professor Charles Oman’s exemplary credentials as an historian require no elaboration. His substantial volume of the history of Britain, embracing over 1,000 years and culminating in the Norman Invasion of 1066, is a masterful, authoritative work on the subject. Mindful of the specialised interests of readers and students o...
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    22,30 €

  • Wellington’s Army, 1809-1814
    Charles Oman
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    38,31 €

  • Warwick
    Charles Oman
    Originally published in 1891.TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1THE DAYS OF THE KINGMAKERChapter 2THE HOUSE OF NEVILLEChapter 3RICHARD OF SALISBURYChapter 4THE KINGMAKER’S YOUTHChapter 5THE CAUSE OF YORKChapter 6THE BEGINNING OF THE CIVIL WAR: ST. ALBANSChapter 7WARWICK CAPTAIN OF CALAIS AND ADMIRALChapter 8WARWICK IN EXILEChapter 9VICTORY AND DISASTER-NORTHAMPTON AND ST. ALBANSChapter ...
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    17,60 €

  • A History of Britain Before 1066
    Charles Oman
    The second volume of Oman’s trilogyProfessor Charles Oman’s exemplary credentials as an historian require no elaboration. His substantial volume of the history of Britain, embracing over 1,000 years of history and culminating in the Norman Invasion of 1066, is a masterful, authoritative work on the subject. Mindful of the specialised interests of readers and students of history...
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    18,72 €

  • Sir Charles Oman’s History of the Peninsular War Volume I
    Sir Charles Oman
    From the Treaty of Fontainebleau to the Battle of CorunnaThe first part of Sir Charles Oman’s classic history provides the background to the war and its origins, and covers the early stages of the conflict. Introducing the subject and many of its main players, this volume recounts the French invasion of Portugal and the forcible deposition of the Spanish royal family, the begin...
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    76,09 €

  • Sir Charles Oman’s History of the Peninsular War Volume III
    Sir Charles Oman
    Ocaña, Cadiz, Bussaco, Torres VedrasVolume III covers the period from September 1809 to December 1810, when the French were consolidating their hold on Spain, crushing resistance and attempting to drive the British out of Portugal. However, they could not wholly defeat their opponents. The forces of the Spanish Regency Council, with British and Portuguese aid, held out against ...
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    75,80 €

  • Sir Charles Oman’s History of the Peninsular War Volume VI
    Sir Charles Oman
    The Siege of Burgos, the Retreat from Burgos, the Campaign of Vittoria, the Battles of the PyreneesBetween the Autumn of 1812 and the late Summer of 1813 campaigning in the Peninsula took on anew aspect. From being a defence of Portugal and those parts of Spain not under French control, it became an effort by the British, Spanish and Portuguese forces aimed at driving the Frenc...
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    76,47 €

  • Sir Charles Oman’s History of the Peninsular War Volume IV
    Sir Charles Oman
    Masséna’s Retreat, Fuentes de Oñoro, Albuera, TarragonaVolume IV covers the period during which Portugal was finally secured from the danger of French conquest. French successes in Spain continued, but the army under Masséna was forced finally to retreat from Portugal. The Allied offensive began to gather momentum, although their attempt to recapture Badajoz was unsuccessful. B...
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    76,14 €

  • Sir Charles Oman’s History of the Peninsular War Volume VII
    Sir Charles Oman
    The Capture of St. Sebastian, Wellington’s Invasion of France, Battles of the Nivelle, the Nive, Orthez and ToulouseBetween August 1813 and the end of hostilities in April 1814, Napoleon’s forces were finally expelled from the Iberian Peninsula. Wellington’s army invaded southern France, only halting its operations when news was received of Napoleon’s abdication.The events cove...
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    75,80 €

  • Sir Charles Oman’s History of the Peninsular War Volume II
    Sir Charles Oman
    From The Battle of Corunna to the end of The Talavera CampaignThe fate of the Iberian Peninsula was very much in the balance during the period January-September 1809, when it seemed all too possible that Napoleon would achieve control over Spain and Portugal. This volume covers the continuing Spanish resistance to French occupation, the renewed French invasion of Portugal, and ...
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    76,08 €

  • A History of Britain Before 1066-Volume 1
    Charles Oman
    Vini Vidi Vici—Rome’s struggles to take and hold BritainProfessor Charles Oman’s exemplary credentials as an historian require no elaboration. His substantial volume of the history of Britain, covering a period of more than 1,000 years and culminating in the Norman Invasion of 1066, is a masterful, authoritative work on the subject. Mindful of the specialised interests of reade...
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    26,05 €

  • A History of Britain Before 1066-Volume 1
    Charles Oman
    Vini Vidi Vici—Rome’s struggles to take and hold BritainProfessor Charles Oman’s exemplary credentials as an historian require no elaboration. His substantial volume of the history of Britain, covering a period of more than 1,000 years and culminating in the Norman Invasion of 1066, is a masterful, authoritative work on the subject. Mindful of the specialised interests of reade...
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    18,76 €

  • A History Of The Art Of War, The Middle Ages From The Fourth To The Fourteenth Century
    Charles Oman
    This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve ...
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    35,68 €

  • Routledge Revivals
    Charles Oman
    First published in 1898, and following on from Volume 1, this second volume charts the history of medieval warfare from 1278 to 1485. Written by Sir Charles Oman, one of the great medievalists of his time, this book remains for students and general readers one of the best accounts of military art in the Middle Ages. Many of the chapters have been re-written in view of new resea...
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    63,90 €

  • Seven Roman statesmen of the later republic
    Charles Oman
    This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. ...
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    12,96 €

  • Warwick The Kingmaker
    Charles W. Oman / Charles WOman
    This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature.In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards:1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the sa...
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    12,18 €

  • Revival
    Charles William Chadwick Oman
    In England, as in France and Germany, the main characteristics of the last fifty years, from the point of view of the student of history, has been that new material has been accumulating much faster than it can be assimilated or absorbed. When the first edition of this volume was sent to the press in 1910, I had the privilege of finding three good friends, who each revised one ...
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    168,47 €

  • Revival
    Charles William Chadwick Oman
    After turning over tens of thousands of leaves in Latin, French, Italian, German, English, Spanish and Dutch print, one is left with an accumulation of observed phenomena - religious, cultural, literary, psychological - which the mind is forced to coordinate into some sort of general conclusions. As the author has stated in some of the pages which follow this preface, The autho...
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    65,08 €

  • Revival
    Charles Sir. Oman
    In the beginning of the time period concerned, we are still in the Middle Ages - Flodden Field or Novara might almost have been fought in the fifteenth century. At the end a formal battle like Nieuport might almost have been fought in the Thirty Years War. This volume is the result of an attempt to sum up the fundamental alterations in the Art of War between 1494 and 1600, and ...
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    185,48 €

  • Revival
    Charles William Chadwick Oman
    Often some one precious detail of war lurks in the moiddle of a book of the most unlikely description. After turning over tens of thousands of leaves in Latin, French, Italian, German, English, Spanish and Dutch print, one is left with an accumulation of observed phenomena. ...
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    240,93 €

  • Wellington’s Army
    Charles Oman
    Wellington and his remarkable ‘old Peninsular Army’The excellence of Sir Charles Oman’s scholarship as an historian is well established. He wrote on a wide variety of subjects and historical periods in an erudite but succinct and easy to read style and his comprehensive multi-volume history of the Peninsular War is widely regarded as the most significant work on the subject sin...
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    33,96 €


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