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PublisherST. Martin's Press

ISBN-101250004500

ISBN-139781250004505

eBay Product ID (ePID)144072873

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Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameMilitary Quotation Book : More Than 1,100 of the Best Quotations about War, Leadership, Courage, Victory, and Defeat

SubjectMilitary Science, Quotations

Publication Year2013

FeaturesRevised

TypeNot Available

AuthorJames Charlton

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Reference

FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight8.8 Oz

Item Length7.2 in

Item Width5.4 in

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Edition Number3

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"This powerful collection of quotes from wartime leaders and heroes . . . is sure to inspire. A wonderful reference for anyone giving a speech, it also serves as a testament to courage for veterans and active-duty military personnel." -Barnes Noble "Whether one believes that patriotism is 'the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons,' (Bertrand Russell) or that 'the man who loves other countries as much as his own stands on a level with the man who loves other women as much as he loves his own wife' (Teddy Roosevelt), one will find something provocative." - Publishers Weekly, "This powerful collection of quotes from wartime leaders and heroes . . . is sure to inspire. A wonderful reference for anyone giving a speech, it also serves as a testament to courage for veterans and active-duty military personnel." -Barnes & Noble"Whether one believes that patriotism is 'the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons,' (Bertrand Russell) or that 'the man who loves other countries as much as his own stands on a level with the man who loves other women as much as he loves his own wife' (Teddy Roosevelt), one will find something provocative." - Publishers Weekly, Whether one believes that patriotism is 'the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons,' (Bertrand Russell) or that 'the man who loves other countries as much as his own stands on a level with the man who loves other women as much as he loves his own wife' (Teddy Roosevelt), one will find something provocative., "This powerful collection of quotes from wartime leaders and heroes . . . is sure to inspire. A wonderful reference for anyone giving a speech, it also serves as a testament to courage for veterans and active-duty military personnel." -- Barnes & Noble "Whether one believes that patriotism is 'the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons,' (Bertrand Russell) or that 'the man who loves other countries as much as his own stands on a level with the man who loves other women as much as he loves his own wife' (Teddy Roosevelt), one will find something provocative." -- Publishers Weekly, This powerful collection of quotes from wartime leaders and heroes . . . is sure to inspire. A wonderful reference for anyone giving a speech, it also serves as a testament to courage for veterans and active-duty military personnel., "This powerful collection of quotes from wartime leaders and heroes . . . is sure to inspire. A wonderful reference for anyone giving a speech, it also serves as a testament to courage for veterans and active-duty military personnel." -Barnes Noble"Whether one believes that patriotism is 'the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons,' (Bertrand Russell) or that 'the man who loves other countries as much as his own stands on a level with the man who loves other women as much as he loves his own wife' (Teddy Roosevelt), one will find something provocative." - Publishers Weekly

Dewey Decimal355

Intended AudienceTrade

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisRevised and updated to include more than 1,100 quotations, The Military Quotation Book brings together the wisdom of fallen heroes, living politicians, honored statesman, and rebellious writers-quoting official edicts as well as off-the-record remarks. Among the most authoritative-and the most opinionated-are - General Douglas MacArthur: It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it. - Winston Churchill: Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities. - Joseph Stalin: Everyone imposes his own system as far as his army can reach. - Voltaire: An admiral has to be put to death now and then to encourage the others. - Dwight D. Eisenhower: Nothing is easy in war. - Franklin D. Roosevelt: A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough. With new sections on gays and women in the military, James Charlton has written the essential modern guide to military quotations. Perfect for everyone who loves the military-history buffs, speechmakers, veterans, and anyone in active military service- The Military Quotation Book is a loaded canon of memorable expressions, Revised and updated to include more than 1,100 quotations, The Military Quotation Book brings together the wisdom of fallen heroes, living politicians, honored statesman, and rebellious writers-quoting official edicts as well as off-the-record remarks. Among the most authoritative-and the most opinionated-are - General Douglas MacArthur: "It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it." - Winston Churchill: "Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities." - Joseph Stalin: "Everyone imposes his own system as far as his army can reach." - Voltaire: "An admiral has to be put to death now and then to encourage the others." - Dwight D. Eisenhower: "Nothing is easy in war." - Franklin D. Roosevelt: "A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough." With new sections on gays and women in the military, James Charlton has written the essential modern guide to military quotations. Perfect for everyone who loves the military-history buffs, speechmakers, veterans, and anyone in active military service- The Military Quotation Book is a loaded canon of memorable expressions

LC Classification NumberU102