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  • On War (Complete edition translated by J. J. Graham)
    Carl von Clausewitz / J. J. Graham / JJGraham
    Carl von Clausewitz entered the Prussian military at the age of twelve as a Lance-Corporal and would go on to obtain the rank of Major-General. In “On War”, Clausewitz draws upon his experiences fighting in the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, as well as his military studies at the “Kriegsakademie”, or Prussian War Academy, which he would eventually become director of. Cl...
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    24,61 €

  • The Persian Expedition
    Xenophon Xenophon
    Stranded deep in enemy territory, the Spartan general Clearchus and the other Greek senior officers were subsequently killed or captured by treachery on the part of the Persian satrap Tissaphernes. Xenophon, one of three remaining leaders elected by the soldiers, played an instrumental role in encouraging the Greek army of 10,000 to march north across foodless deserts and snow-...
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    27,97 €

  • Words of Hope in Troubled Times
    José Ramos-Horta
    The Twenty-first Century offers us a chance, a unique chance, to coalesce around common global interests – to reverse the nefarious consequences of climate change, manage clean water reserves that are becoming a rare commodity, save our polluted rivers, lakes, and seas, replenish the depleted fish stock, eliminate extreme poverty and hunger, and de-escalate tensions on the Kore...
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    23,52 €

  • Inconspicuous
    Wes Choc
    This is about how an unplanned encounter by the author evolved into a worthy story ...a life story about how a young Walter Rothwell, born in the US, grew up in Switzerland and became fluent in four languages by the time he was ...drafted in the US Army during World War II.  Being drafted the same month that the war ended might seem fortuitous, but because of his shrewd languag...
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    12,00 €

  • The Price They Paid
    Michael Putzel
    The Price They Paid is the stunning and dramatic true story of a legendary helicopter commander in Vietnam and the flight crews that followed him into the most intensive helicopter warfare ever-and how that brutal experience has changed their lives in the forty years since the war ended. ...
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    11,07 €

  • Luoghi e Architetture della Transizione
    Maria Antonietta Breda
    I sistemi difensivi di confine e la protezione antiaerea nelle città. Storia conservazione riuso / Border defense system and air raid protection in the cities. History conservation reuseThis book collects the papers presented at the Second International Congress on Conoscenza e valorizzazione delle opere militari moderne - Knowledge and development of modern military structures...
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    139,91 €

  • The Shadow Tiger
    Barbara L Evenson / William C. McDonald III
    Born to Fly China’s wide-open skies were perfect… if you didn’t mind typhoons, sand storms,  blizzards, uncharted mountains and  Japanese Zeros hunting you. Billy McDonald of Birmingham, Alabama, had an adventurous and dangerous career as a pilot in the Golden Age of Flight, and into World War II.  He jumped from military cadet to wingman in Chennault’s famed aerobatic flyin...
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    34,81 €

  • The View From First Mountain
    William G. Hanne / William GHanne
    The Croatian War of Independence ended with the success of Operation Storm on August 7, 1995.  Less than five months later, Bill Hanne found himself part of the Democracy Transition Long Range Management Program and packing for Zagreb.  With his background in military intelligence, plus graduate degrees in political geography and education policy and planning, Dr. Hanne brought...
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    35,53 €

  • National Security and Counterintelligence in the Era of Cyber Espionage
    Eugenie de Silva
    As technology continues to advance, the threats imposed on these innovations also continue to grow and evolve. As such, law enforcement specialists diligently work to counteract these threats, promote national safety, and defend the individual rights of citizens. National Security and Counterintelligence in the Era of Cyber Espionage highlights technological advancements in int...
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    262,41 €

  • On War
    Carl Von Clausewitz
    Unabridged value reproduction of the most critical and thought provoking first four books of “On War” by Carl von Clausewitz, translated by J.J. Graham, and including footnotes. These books give the theory and goals of war that can be applied to conquering meeting rooms and empires. This volume of On War includes topics of the Nature, Theory, and Strategy of War and Combat.Thes...
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    18,77 €

  • Tutu’s Rainbow World
    Joseph Kaifala
    Joseph Kaifala was born in Freetown. Now a Human Rights lawyer in the USA and author of “Free Slaves, Freetown and the Sierra Leonean Civil War” his poetry deals with Africa’s poverty, armed conflicts and the suffering of its child soldiers.   ...
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    11,99 €

  • U.S. Marine Corps Strategy (MCDP 1-1)
    U. S. Marine Corps / USMarine Corps
    U.S. Marine Corps Strategy (MCDP 1-1) is a Marine Corps doctrinal publication that provides leaders with a foundational understanding of military strategy. Published to offer a comprehensive guide on the nature of strategy, it enables Marines to assess specific situations with a strategic mindset, considering both military and political objectives. The document emphasizes the i...
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    12,21 €

  • IMAGINE
    Various Authors
    Fifty of the nation’s leading experts in national security, military intelligence and global politics were asked two straightforward questions: Is the United States in a New Cold War? If so, what must be done to prevail? Their answers are impressive, compelling and surprisingly diverse in thinking. Each writer has contributed at least one unique take on the problem posed to him...
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    66,07 €

  • Why National Security Matters
    Asha Castleberry
    The memoir is about Asha’s frontline experiences in national security. The author presents a multidimensional perspective discussing her personal experiences in national security ranging from 9/11, rising China in Shanghai, democracy in El Salvador, counterterrorism in the Middle East, diplomacy work at the United Nations, running for office during the initial outbreak of COVID...
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    26,73 €

  • How to Identify Warplanes
    Anonymous
    During World War II, this guide to identifying warplanes was given by Richfield Oil distributors and dealers to their customers with the proviso: 'In making this book available to the public, the Richfield Oil Corporation of New York has revealed no information which would be of aid to the enemies of our country. All items included in the contents have been compiled from establ...
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    10,80 €

  • Defense Against Drones
    Kristóf Nagy / Markus Reisner / Lawrence Holsworth
    PROTECTION AGAINST THREATS FROM THE AIRDrones have become a very particular challenge on the modern battlefield. Particularly small commercially available drones pose a massive threat against military assets. Drones can provide real-time reconnaissance or be rigged with explosives for remote suicide attacks.Such weaponized micro-drones are a relatively new type of weapon, and e...
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    17,17 €

  • The Book of Five Rings
    Musashi Miyamoto
    This classic text on strategy and martial arts was written by the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi in the 17th century. It outlines his philosophy on combat, leadership, and discipline, emphasizing adaptability and mental clarity in battle. With a focus on both physical and psychological tactics, Musashi’s teachings have transcended the martial arts world and are applied to...
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    10,31 €

  • On War
    General Carl von Clausewitz
    General Carl von Clausewitz’s writings (translated from the original German by Colonel J.J. Graham) revolutionized military theory for generations to come. This edition of ON WAR inclues the first edition’s introduction (written after his death by his wife), von Clausewitz’s notes and sketches toward two chapters left unfinished at the time of his death (compiled into 'Book VII...
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    24,72 €

  • Undermining Power
    Ann Bridges / Ned Mamula
    America has stumbled in maintaining its global leadership position.This book exposes the core reason: staggering over-reliance on other countries to provide the foundational mineral resources which underpin modern energy, economic, and national security. Decades-old policies need a re-boot to switch from undermining America’s lands and power to incentivizing self-reliance again...
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    22,38 €

  • Conflict Realism
    Amos C. Lt. Col. Fox
    Conflict Realism delves into the intricate web of causation to unveil five pivotal trends shaping the landscape of war and warfare - urban warfare, sieges, attrition, precision strike strategy, and proxy wars - revealing a stark reality: wars remain far more attritional than anticipated by policymakers, military practitioners, and analysts alike. ...
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    73,28 €

  • Conflict Realism
    Amos C. Lt. Col. Fox
    Conflict Realism delves into the intricate web of causation to unveil five pivotal trends shaping the landscape of war and warfare - urban warfare, sieges, attrition, precision strike strategy, and proxy wars - revealing a stark reality: wars remain far more attritional than anticipated by policymakers, military practitioners, and analysts alike. ...
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    34,23 €

  • Achterhuis aan de Maas
    Willem van Tongeren
    Het gaat in Achterhuis aan de Maas niet in het bijzonder over de verschrikkelijke dingen die de Joodse bevolking van Nederland in de jaren 1940-1945 zijn overkomen, maar vooral over de redding van een aantal Joodse mensen, onder wie kinderen. Frans en Mien Wijnakker voerden een gedurfde reddingsactie uit, waarbij zij, vanaf juni 1943 tot aan de bevrijding van het Zuiden van Ned...
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    22,25 €

  • PRUDENCE, PRAGMATISM AND PRINCIPLE
    JIM ROLFE
    Prudence, Pragmatism and Principle examines New Zealand’s approach to national security by taking the country’s own definition of security and examining each of the components within that definition to determine what the country has or has not done to achieve security.The book highlights the centralised all-of-government approach to achieving security policy and its more distri...
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    142,28 €

  • Sea Warfare
    Rudyard Kipling
    This volume contains Kipling’s collected of essays, poems, theories, and reminisciences on sea warfare, from submarines to destroyers, with the personal and philosophical touches that mark all of his best works. Includes 'The Fringes of the Fleet,' 'Tales of ’the Trade’,' and 'Destroyers at Jutland.' ...
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    15,75 €

  • The Art Of War(Illustrated)
    Sun Tzu / Lionel Giles
    Illustrated Edition with 20 Stunning Illustrations! Includes Summary, Characters List, and Author Biography! Embark on a journey through the annals of ancient wisdom with 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu, presented in this exquisite illustrated edition.Dive into the timeless teachings of strategy, leadership, and victory, as Sun Tzu’s words come to life through captivating imagery a...
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    15,17 €

  • Disrupt or Get Disrupted
    Rajeev Sabherwal
    Disrupt or Get Disrupted: Exploitation of Disruptive Technologies by the Indian Armed Forces takes you on a riveting journey through the evolving landscape of modern warfare, where technology plays a decisive role in victory or defeat. In this era of rapid digital advancement, the book underscores the critical importance of technology as a catalyst for military success.What set...
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    73,59 €

  • Tortura y subjetividad política
    Andrea Mireya Jiménez Pinzón
    ¿Cómo reconstruye sus lazos el sujeto torturado, cuando lo propio de la tortura es fracturar, torcer, lo más propio de sí? La tortura, a diferencia de otras formas de violencia política, que simplemente anulan al opositor, produce una subjetividad cuya característica es la de devenir constantemente como un otro de sí mismo, como un sobreviviente que continúa viviendo como una p...
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    33,28 €

  • Deepfakes
    Hunter C. Johnson
    Deepfakes: The Future of Digital Deception by Hunter Johnson is a comprehensive exploration of deepfake technology, its impact on society, and the ethical and legal considerations surrounding it. From the history and psychology of deepfakes to their implications in politics, cybersecurity, entertainment, and more, this book delves into the complex world of deepfakes and offers ...
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    32,36 €

  • The Western Way of War
    Peter Prof. Roberts / Peter Roberts
    Has the ’Western’ way of war been as successful as the rhetoric would have us believe? Is it fit for future conflicts, against future adversaries, adaptable enough for the information and data age? How should it adapt? Over 75 episodes of the world-renowned podcast challenged leaders from the military, politics and industry - as well as world leading scholars - with the questio...
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    34,34 €

  • The Western Way of War
    Peter Prof. Roberts / Peter Roberts
    Has the ’Western’ way of war been as successful as the rhetoric would have us believe? Is it fit for future conflicts, against future adversaries, adaptable enough for the information and data age? How should it adapt? Over 75 episodes of the world-renowned podcast challenged leaders from the military, politics and industry - as well as world leading scholars - with the questio...
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    73,35 €


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