Isbn: 9780873383219 - the best school in the world: west point, the pre-civil war years, 1833-1866 (17 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. VERY GOOD in a very good dust jacket. No marks noted. Light wear to DJ. xii, 255 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm. . . . . . . . FROM THE DUST JACKET FLAP: This study assesses the impact of the institution on the cadets of that era as well as the factors, external and internal, that molded "the oldest continuing experiment in federally sponsored higher education" In some respects a typical creature of the government, West Point provides an opportunity to analyze the evolution of a bureaucracy which was shaped by antebellum policies and the temper of the times. Clashes between men with opposing ideas played their part in stimulating or inhibiting the growth of the academy. ?Professor Morrison examines the educational, military, political, and sociological characteristics of the U.S. Military Academy in revealing detail. Among his conclusions are that the cadet corps accurately reflected the male middle class composition of the nation at the time and that, rather than promoting sectional rivalry as has frequently been thought, the wide regional representation actually broke down sectional and parochial attitudes. He also finds that the influence of Dennis Hart Mahan?s course in the ?Science of War? may have been overrated by historians and that a close look at the broader curriculum and other aspects of the academy gives a more realistic sense of the genesis of Civil War strategic and tactical thought.…

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good -. Very Good -. (1986)< 255pp, illus., slight shelfwear to cover, previous booksellrs notes to fep, sun fading to dj spine, slight soiling & shelfwear to cover, contents clean.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. 1st Edition. 1986. Kent State University Press. 8vo. Hardcover. Fine in fine DJ. Inscribed and signed by the author. (CW). Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. D3.

Hard. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st. First edition. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published Kent State Univ Pr., 1986, first printing. 8vo., xii+255 pp., illus. Fine in fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. Dust jacket condition is Good. This copy is the First Edition of the published work. This copy is the First Printing of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Zustand: Fine. 1st ed.; fine condition, DJ fine condition, minor wear at corners and edges, has previous owner's name on FEP.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st. First Edition, First Printing; dj in mylar; 255 clean, unmarked pages/notes, bibliography, & index. Diagrams, charts, & black & white photo Illustrations (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 255 pages, gift inscription on first free page, some B&W photographs, tight binding, clean. Size: 8vo - over 7 3/4 in - 9 3/4 in tall. Year: 1986.

hardcover. Zustand: As New.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Very Good .Ships From Multiple Locations. book.