To dare and to conquer special operations and the destiny of nations, from Achilles to Al Qaeda
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 & charts.
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Back Bay Books,
2007, ©2006.
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| Edition: | 1st Back Bay pbk. ed. |
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| Summary: | 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 & charts. |
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| Item Description: | Originally published: New York : Little Brown, 2006. |
| Physical Description: | vii, 671 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 601-649) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780316014236 0316014230 |
