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  • The Riddle of the Sands
    Erskine Childers
    The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers (1903) is one of the earliest spy novels, combining adventure, mystery, and political intrigue.The story follows Carruthers, a bored British civil servant, who accepts an invitation from his friend Davies to go sailing in the North Sea. What begins as a simple boating holiday soon turns into a thrilling investigation when Davies revea...
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    24,94 €

  • The Riddle Of The Sands (Illustrated)
    Erskine Childers
    Illustrated Edition: Includes 20 detailed illustrations that bring key moments to lifeEnhanced Features: Contains a comprehensive summary, a detailed character list, and an insightful author biographyThe Riddle of the Sands:The Erskine Childers A Record of Secret Service is more than just a book; it’s a groundbreaking work in the spy genre that blends adventure, espionage, and ...
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    27,20 €

  • War and the Arme Blanche
    Erskine Childers
    'War and the Arme Blanche' by Erskine Childers delves into the crucial role of cavalry and 'arme blanche' - edged weapons - in military strategy. This historical text examines the drill and tactics of the Great Britain Army’s cavalry, offering insights into warfare and military history. Childers explores cavalry tactics within the broader context of military strategy, analyzing...
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    25,24 €

  • German Influence on British Cavalry
    Erskine Childers
    'German Influence on British Cavalry' by Erskine Childers explores the historical impact of German military thought and practice on the British Army’s cavalry units. This meticulously researched study delves into the evolution of British cavalry tactics and strategy, examining the ways in which German military innovations were adopted and adapted. Covering a crucial period in m...
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    17,75 €

  • War and the Arme Blanche
    Erskine Childers
    War and the Arme Blanche' is a classic book, that has held significant value throughout history, and to ensure its timeless wisdom is never lost, Alpha Editions has carefully preserved it by republishing it in a modern, accessible format for both present and future generations. Thoughtfully reformatted, retyped, and newly designed, this edition offers a clear and readable text-...
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    18,49 €

  • The Riddle of the Sands
    Erskine Childers
    Considered one of the first modern spy novels, this tale of espionage and adventure is set against the backdrop of the North Sea’s treacherous waters. When two British yachtsmen stumble upon a secret German plot, they are drawn into a dangerous game of intrigue and pursuit. Childers, blending meticulous detail with suspense, crafts a narrative that is both a thrilling adventure...
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    19,54 €

  • The Riddle Of The Sands
    Erskine Childers
    The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers is a gripping espionage novel that unfolds against the backdrop of the North Sea and the intricate politics of early 20th-century Europe. When Carruthers receives an invitation from an old acquaintance, Davies, to join him on a sailing trip through the Frisian Islands, he embarks on what he believes to be a leisurely adventure. Howeve...
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    21,88 €

  • The Framework of Home Rule
    Erskine Childers
    'The Framework of Home Rule' is an ancient nonfiction story book written by Erskine Childers. Childers’ paintings, set against the context of the early twentieth century, whilst tensions between Ireland and Britain had been at their top, offers a thorough evaluation of the historical, accredited, and constitutional factors that make up the house rule argument. Childers gives a ...
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    18,09 €

  • The Riddle Of The Sands A Record of Secret Service Recently Achieved
    Childers Erskine
    'The Riddle of the Sands' by using Erskine Childers is a classic espionage novel that unfolds in opposition to the backdrop of early twentieth-century Europe. The story follows Carruthers, a central authority professional in London, who is invited by using his pal Davies for a crusing experience along the German North Sea coast. Initially waiting for a leisurely tour, Carruther...
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    15,86 €

  • The Riddle of the Sands
    Erskine Childers
    The Riddle of the Sands, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned ...
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    28,25 €

  • In the Ranks of the C.I.V.
    Erskine Childers
    This Book 'In the Ranks of the C.I.V.' has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their origin...
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    14,34 €

  • German Influence on British Cavalry
    Erskine Childers
    This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable. ...
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    13,42 €

  • The Riddle of the Sands
    Erskine Childers
    The Riddle of the SandsThe Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service is a 1903 novel by Erskine Childers. The book, which enjoyed immense popularity in the years before World War I, is an early example of the espionage novel and was extremely influential in the genre of spy fiction. It has been made into feature-length films for both cinema and television.The novel 'owes ...
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    17,57 €

  • The riddle of the sands
    Erskine Childers
    The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service is a 1903 novel by Erskine Childers. The book, which enjoyed immense popularity in the years before World War I, is an early example of the espionage novel and was extremely influential in the genre of spy fiction. It has been made into feature-length films for both cinema and television.The novel 'owes a lot to the wonderful ...
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    17,53 €

  • The Riddle of the Sands
    Erskine Childers
    First Published in 1903, Erskine Childers’ “The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service”, is one of the earliest examples of an espionage novel and was immensely influential in the creation of this popular genre. Childers led an interesting and adventurous life, becoming an amateur sailor as a young man before enlisting in the military and serving in the Boer War and ev...
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    12,18 €

  • The Riddle of the Sands
    Erskine Childers / Ryan Desmond
    'The Riddle of the Sands - A Record of Secret Service Recently Achieved' is a 1903 novel by British-born Irish writer Erskine Childers (1870-1922). 'The Riddle of the Sands' is a nautical tale of a two-man sailing trip along the German coast at the beginning of the twentieth century. An accomplished yachtsman, Childers uses this realistic and portentous story to warn Britain of...
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    24,02 €

  • War and the Arme Blanche
    Erskine Childers / Ryan Desmond
    Robert Erskine Childers (1870-1922) was a British-born Irish writer. In his early career, he was a notable military historian and critic, famously writing an account of the Boer War for which he was a correspondent. In his 1910 work, 'War and the Arme Blanche' Childers offers a critique of the cavalry. Employing his personal experiences in the Boer War, he argues that instead o...
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    28,53 €

  • German Influence on British Cavalry
    Erskine Childers / Ryan Desmond
    First published in 1911, this vintage book contains an fascinating account of how British cavalry was influenced by German practices and techniques at the turn of the twentieth century. Contents include: 'Introductory', 'Sir John French on', 'The Arme Blanche', 'The British Theory of The Arme Blanche', 'Cavalry In Combat', 'Tactics Against The Various Arms', 'The Fight Of The I...
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    20,20 €

  • The Framework of Home Rule
    Erskine Childers
    'The Framework of Home Rule' is a 1911 work by Erskine Childers. Within it, Childers attempts to outline and advocate a definite scheme of self-government for Ireland. Irish Home Rule was a movement that sought for self-governance for Ireland in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and it was the dominant nationalistic movement in Ireland between 1870 and the end of...
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    28,49 €

  • The Riddle Of The Sands
    Erskine Childers
    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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    16,40 €

  • The Riddle of the Sands
    Erskine Childers
    A book that caused a huge sensation when it was first published in 1903, The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers is a vivid account of German preparations to invade England, released at a time when tensions between the two countries were at an all time high. Named by The Guardian newspaper as one of the 100 greatest novels of all time, The Riddle of the Sands has delighted ...
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    16,36 €

  • The Riddle of the Sands
    Erskine Childers
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  • The Riddle of the Sands
    Erskine Childers
    The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service is an early example of the espionage novel, with a strong underlying theme of militarism. Carruthers, a minor official in the Foreign Office is contacted by an acquaintance, Davies, asking him to join in a yachting holiday in the German Frisian islands. Carruthers agrees, as his other plans for a holiday have fallen through. ...
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    14,60 €

  • In the Ranks of the C. I. V. - A Narrative and Diary of Personal Experiences with the C. I. V. Battery (Honourable Artillery Company) in South Africa
    Erskine Childers / Ryan Desmond
    'In the Ranks of the C.I.V.' is a 1900 account by Erskine Childers of his time spent as part of an artillery company in the South African Wars (1879-1915). This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the Boer War or British imperialism, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Childers’s work. Contents include: 'The ’Montfort’', 'Cape town and Stellenbosch'...
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    30,50 €

  • In the Ranks of the C. I. V
    Erskine Childers
    The Boer War with the Horse GunnersErskine Childers, the famed author of the classic novel of sailing and spying ’The Riddle of the Sands’ served with London’s finest-The City Imperial Volunteers within its artillery arm-associated with the Honourable Artillery Company. Childers-together with his enthusiastic colleagues from the professions of the city were keen to fight the Bo...
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    18,89 €

  • In The Ranks Of The C.I.V.
    Erskine Childers
    In The Ranks Of The C.I.V. is a historical book written by Erskine Childers in 1901. The book is a narrative and diary of personal experiences with the C.I.V. Battery, Honorable Artillery Company, in South Africa during the Boer War. The author, who was a member of the British volunteer force, provides a detailed account of the battles, skirmishes, and hardships faced by the C....
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    35,36 €

  • War And The Arme Blanche (1910)
    Erskine Childers
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    38,69 €

  • German Influence On British Cavalry (1911)
    Erskine Childers
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    27,89 €

  • Riddle Of The Sands
    Erskine Childers
    The Riddle of the Sands is a classic adventure novel written by Erskine Childers. The story follows the journey of two young men, Carruthers and Davies, who embark on a sailing trip in the Frisian Islands. However, they soon discover a sinister plot involving the German navy and a potential invasion of England. As they investigate further, they encounter danger and intrigue at ...
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    37,59 €