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Hardback. Etat : Fair. As fitting for the twenty-first century as von Clausewitzs On War was in its own time, Invisible Armies is a complete global history of guerrilla uprisings through the ages.

Hardback. Etat : Good. As fitting for the twenty-first century as von Clausewitzs On War was in its own time, Invisible Armies is a complete global history of guerrilla uprisings through the ages.

hardcover. Etat : Good. Ex Libris copy. May have library stickers and plastic covering. Good Clean copy. Minimal signs of wear.

Hardback. Etat : Good. A thrilling account of the forgotten wars of American history, and an eye-opening argument about the military's future role. . Max Boot's new book is a history of those smaller, undeclared wars that, he argues, have always played a key role in American international affairs. This story, he shows, has special relevance to the current "war on terrorism" and the future of American conflicts around the world. Written with a rare eye for both political nuance and real humor, this book introduces us to heroes and exploits from the forgotten side of America's military history. We meet Stephen Decatur, who destroyed a captured American warship under the Pasha of Tripoli's nose, Army Lieutenant George S. Patton, who shot it out, ivory-handled pistol in hand, with Mexican banditos at an isolated hacienda in 1916, and many other fascinating characters. Boot locates America's failure to win the Vietnam War in the American military's failure to heed the lessons of "small wars" of the past, and warns against repeating this mistake in the future. Reminding us that the small wars of the Clinton presidency--Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo --fit squarely in an established military tradition, The Savage Wars of Peace is a compelling read that also delivers an important new argument about the future of American intervention abroad. Among the Marines, it was said that Smedley [Butler] was dispatched to the National Palace to obtain [Haitian President] Dartiguenave's signature. The president tried to hide in his bathroom. The Marine waited outside the door for an hour. Growing impatient, Butler walked outside, grabbed a ladder, propped it against the palace wall, and climbed up to the window of the bathroom to discover Dartiguenave sitting on a porcelain commode, fully dressed in pinstriped trousers, morning coat and top hat, smoking a cigar and reading a copy of Petit Parisien. Wasting no time, Butler supposedly leaped through the window to present the treaty and a fountain pen to the startled president. 'Sign here,' he commanded, and the president did. There is no sense inquiring whether this 'gorgeous legend' is literally true;it gives an accurate flavor of how the US -Haiti Treaty of 1915 came into being. …

Hardback. Etat : Fair. A thrilling account of the forgotten wars of American history, and an eye-opening argument about the military's future role. . Max Boot's new book is a history of those smaller, undeclared wars that, he argues, have always played a key role in American international affairs. This story, he shows, has special relevance to the current "war on terrorism" and the future of American conflicts around the world. Written with a rare eye for both political nuance and real humor, this book introduces us to heroes and exploits from the forgotten side of America's military history. We meet Stephen Decatur, who destroyed a captured American warship under the Pasha of Tripoli's nose, Army Lieutenant George S. Patton, who shot it out, ivory-handled pistol in hand, with Mexican banditos at an isolated hacienda in 1916, and many other fascinating characters. Boot locates America's failure to win the Vietnam War in the American military's failure to heed the lessons of "small wars" of the past, and warns against repeating this mistake in the future. Reminding us that the small wars of the Clinton presidency--Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo --fit squarely in an established military tradition, The Savage Wars of Peace is a compelling read that also delivers an important new argument about the future of American intervention abroad. Among the Marines, it was said that Smedley [Butler] was dispatched to the National Palace to obtain [Haitian President] Dartiguenave's signature. The president tried to hide in his bathroom. The Marine waited outside the door for an hour. Growing impatient, Butler walked outside, grabbed a ladder, propped it against the palace wall, and climbed up to the window of the bathroom to discover Dartiguenave sitting on a porcelain commode, fully dressed in pinstriped trousers, morning coat and top hat, smoking a cigar and reading a copy of Petit Parisien. Wasting no time, Butler supposedly leaped through the window to present the treaty and a fountain pen to the startled president. 'Sign here,' he commanded, and the president did. There is no sense inquiring whether this 'gorgeous legend' is literally true;it gives an accurate flavor of how the US -Haiti Treaty of 1915 came into being. …

Paperback. Etat : Good. New York Times Bestseller A Washington Post Notable Book (Nonfiction) Named one of the Best Books of the Year by Foreign Policy A New York Times Book Review Editors Choice Selection Destined to be the classic account of what may be the oldest. hardest form of war. John Nagl, Wall Street Journal. …

Etat : acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Reviewed and debated everywhere, this book has become a key volume in the case for a new policy of interventionism.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. Reviewed and debated everywhere, this book has become a key volume in the case for a new policy of interventionism.

Paperback. Etat : Good. A must read (Joe Scarborough) by a New York Times best- selling author, The Corrosion of Conservatism presents a necessary defense of American democracy.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Reviewed and debated everywhere, this book has become a key volume in the case for a new policy of interventionism.

paperback. Etat : Fair.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Etat : very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Hardback. Etat : Good. This work argues that the failure of the US judicial system is judges who are too lenient, who fail to protect children and battered spouses, and allow the abuse of the civil justice system, especially in liability cases that ruin businesses and deprive the public of valuable goods and services.…

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. This work argues that the failure of the US judicial system is judges who are too lenient, who fail to protect children and battered spouses, and allow the abuse of the civil justice system, especially in liability cases that ruin businesses and deprive the public of valuable goods and services.…

Etat : acceptable. Book is in acceptable condition. May have shelf wear, edge wear, and spine wear, but a very readable copy. May not come with supplemental materials if applicable. Does not include original dustcover jacket. Possibly Ex Library Copy.

Hardback. Etat : Good. Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize (Biography) New York Times Bestseller In chronicling the adventurous life of legendary CIA operative Edward Lansdale, The Road Not Taken definitively reframes our understanding of the Vietnam War.

Etat : very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

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Hardback. Etat : Fair.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. A Washington Post Notable Book of the Year Warning that the Trump presidency presages Americas decline, the political commentator recounts his extraordinary journey from lifelong Republican to vehement Trump opponent.

Etat : very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Hardback. Etat : Fair. A Washington Post Notable Book of the Year Warning that the Trump presidency presages Americas decline, the political commentator recounts his extraordinary journey from lifelong Republican to vehement Trump opponent.

Hardback. Etat : Good. A Washington Post Notable Book of the Year Warning that the Trump presidency presages Americas decline, the political commentator recounts his extraordinary journey from lifelong Republican to vehement Trump opponent.

hardcover. Etat : Good. Bruise/tear to cover.

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Very Good Condition - May show some limited signs of wear and may have a remainder mark. Pages and dust cover are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 1st paperback Basic Books. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Etat : Fair. As fitting for the twenty-first century as von Clausewitzs On War was in its own time, Invisible Armies is a complete global history of guerrilla uprisings through the ages.