Isbn: 9780465027439 - red acropolis, black terror: the greek civil war and the origins of the soviet-american rivalry,1943-1949 (14 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The first full, nonpartisan history of the Greek Civil War, the brutal guerrilla conflict that launched the Cold War. From 1944 to 1949, tens of thousands of Greek soldiers and guerrillas fought and slaughtered each other and thousands of innocents in a civil war of unrelenting and shocking savagery. In the wake of the Allied liberation of Greece, the fighting transformed into a civil war, pitting Soviet-backed Communists against U.S.- and British-backed government forces. As the first proxy war between the superpowers, the Greek Civil War became the first hot zone of the Cold War.In , historian Andre Gerolymatos recounts the full history of this divisive conflict, exposing old wounds that still fester beneath the surface of contemporary Greek society. He tells the stories of ordinary Greek men, women, and children caught up in turbulent times and by powerful foreign forces.In many ways, the Greek Civil War heralded America's future involvement in Vietnam: Not only did it mark the first time the U.S. used napalm, but it convinced U.S. policymakers that counterinsurgency operations were winnable. unflinchingly presents the personal horrors of this brutal war, while exploring the glo.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. The first full, nonpartisan history of the Greek Civil War, the brutal guerrilla conflict that launched the Cold War. From 1944 to 1949, tens of thousands of Greek soldiers and guerrillas fought and slaughtered each other and thousands of innocents in a civil war of unrelenting and shocking savagery. In the wake of the Allied liberation of Greece, the fighting transformed into a civil war, pitting Soviet-backed Communists against U.S.- and British-backed government forces. As the first proxy war between the superpowers, the Greek Civil War became the first hot zone of the Cold War.In , historian Andre Gerolymatos recounts the full history of this divisive conflict, exposing old wounds that still fester beneath the surface of contemporary Greek society. He tells the stories of ordinary Greek men, women, and children caught up in turbulent times and by powerful foreign forces.In many ways, the Greek Civil War heralded America's future involvement in Vietnam: Not only did it mark the first time the U.S. used napalm, but it convinced U.S. policymakers that counterinsurgency operations were winnable. unflinchingly presents the personal horrors of this brutal war, while exploring the glo.…

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. In great condition and likely unread. The binding is tight and the pages are clean and crisp. The DJ has incidental shelf wear and may have slightly bent and crushed edges in places. Satisfaction guaranteed with 30-day return policy. Ships from Canada. ; 6.5 X 1.25 X 9.5 inches; 336 pages; R0 2.9m/2.2m s0.…

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Hardcover,with Photos,map. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. First Edition; First Printing. Book and DJ As New. NO defects. DJ not price clipped ($27.50) ; Name at top of 1st page else NO notes or ANY other markings. In Bodart cover. ; Photos; 300 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Basic hardcover in dust jacket, 2004, first edition-1st printing, jacket price $27.50; clean/tight, No marks/tears; Near Fine/Fine. We will add a custom fitted mylar cover, bubble wrap the book and ship it in a New BOX- Not a plastic bag like the zombie sellers.…

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Basic Books (Perseus Books Group); New York, 2004. Hardcover. A Good, red boards and black spine with red lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, small dent bottom spine edge, small chip top edge page 127/128, small and faint soiled spot on fore-edge and bottom text block edge, pencil notes on page margins throughout, in a Near Fine, trace handling/scuff marks to panels, mild edge/corner wear, a hint of sunning to flap margins, Mylar protected, Dust wrapper. A good and clean copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 300pp., notes, bibliography, indexed, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire (the glare in the photograph is from the Mylar).Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. 1st Edition. From 1944 to 1949, tens of thousands of Greek soldiers and guerrillas fought and slaughtered each other and thousands of innocents in a civil war of unrelenting and shocking savagery. In the wake of the Allied liberation of Greece, the fighting transformed into a civil war, pitting Soviet-backed Communists against U.S.- and British-backed government forces. As the first proxy war between the superpowers, the Greek Civil War became the first hot zone of the Cold War.In Red Acropolis, Black Terror, historian Andre Gerolymatos recounts the full history of this divisive conflict, exposing old wounds that still fester beneath the surface of contemporary Greek society. He tells the stories of ordinary Greek men, women, and children caught up in turbulent times and by powerful foreign forces.In many ways, the Greek Civil War heralded America's future involvement in Vietnam: Not only did it mark the first time the U.S. used napalm, but it convinced U.S. policymakers that counterinsurgency operations were winnable.Red Acropolis, Black Terror unflinchingly presents the personal horrors of this brutal war, while exploring the global issues that make this little conflict so significant. Copyright 漏 Basic Books.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. Review copy with publisher material laid in. Full number line starting at 1. Unclipped DJ in archival cover.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 300 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1sr Canadian Edition. "From 1943 to 1949, tens of thousands of Greek soldiers and guerrillas fought and slaughtered each other - as well as thousands of innocents - in a civil war of unrelenting and shocking savagery. In the wake of the Allied liberation of Greece from German occupation, the fighting transformed into a full-scale civil war, pitting the Communist insurgents against U.S.- and British-backed government forces. As a proxy war between the postwar superpowers, the Greek Civil War became the first hot zone of the Cold War. 300p. bibliography.index.…