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To Dare and to Conquer: Special Operations and the Destiny of Nations, from Achilles to Al Qaeda
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
To Dare and to Conquer: Special Operations and the Destiny of Nations, from Achilles to Al Qaeda
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Derek Leebaert
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:688 | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Military history |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780316014236
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Classifications | Dewey:356.1609 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | General | |
Illustrations |
11 Maps
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Little, Brown & Company
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Imprint |
Little, Brown & Company
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Publication Date |
2 March 2007 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
In the tradition of Guns, Germs, and Steel, Leebaert tells the stories of small forces that have triumphed over vastly larger ones and changed the course of history -- from the Trojan Horse to Al Qaeda. Maps and charts.
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