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The FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION: The Legendary Fighting Force. By Douglas Porch. PB
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Intended Audience
- Adults
- ISBN
- 9781616080686
- Book Title
- French Foreign Legion : a Complete History of the Legendary Fighting Force
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 8.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 5.6 in
- Genre
- History
- Topic
- Europe / France, Military / General
- Item Weight
- 31.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 752 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
161608068X
ISBN-13
9781616080686
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6038441361
Product Key Features
Book Title
French Foreign Legion : a Complete History of the Legendary Fighting Force
Number of Pages
752 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Europe / France, Military / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
5.6 in
Item Weight
31.1 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-021022
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
355.3/590944
Synopsis
The French Foreign Legion is a complete, captivating study of the famed fightingforce, from its inception in 1831 to modern times. Historian Douglas Porchchronicles the Legions involvement in Spain, Mexico, Indochina, Madagascar,WWI, Vietnam, and Algiers (to name a few) and delves into the inner workingsof legionnaires and their captains. Known for draconian discipline and shroudedin mystery, the secrets of the Legion are guarded by those who have gainedadmittance into its elite society. In this thoroughly researched and impressiveaccount, Porch reveals the mysteries surrounding a Legion of unparalleled exoticism,pathos, and drama., The French Foreign Legion is a complete, captivating study of the famed fighting force, from its inception in 1831 to modern times. Historian Douglas Porch chronicles the Legion's involvement in Spain, Mexico, Indochina, Madagascar, WWI, Vietnam, and Algiers (to name a few) and delves into the inner workings of legionnaires and their captains. Known for draconian discipline and shrouded in mystery, the secrets of the Legion are guarded by those who have gained admittance into its elite society. In this thoroughly researched and impressive account, Porch reveals the mysteries surrounding a Legion of "unparalleled exoticism, pathos, and drama.", The French Foreign Legion is a complete, captivating study of the famed fighting force, from its inception in 1831 to modern times. Historian Douglas Porch chronicles the Legion's involvement in Spain, Mexico, Indochina, Madagascar, WWI, Vietnam, and Algiers (to name a few) and delves into the inner workings of legionnaires and their captains. Known for draconian discipline and shrouded in mystery, the secrets of the Legion are guarded by those who have gained admittance into its elite society. In this thoroughly researched and impressive account, Porch reveals the mysteries surrounding a Legion of "unparalleled exoticism, pathos, and drama." Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
LC Classification Number
UA703.L5P67 2010
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