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The Military Quotation Book

by James Charlton

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The Military Quotation Book is an impressive treasury of bold satirical, and witty observations, courage, patriotism, combat, victory, and defeat. James Charlton, the editor of several best-selling quotation books, has collected more than 600 quotations spanning 4,000 years of war and peace. He brings together the wisdom of war and peace. He brings together the wisdom of fallen heroes and living politicians, honored statesmen and rebellious writers quoting official edicts as well as show more off-the-record remarks. show less

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Genres: Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction, Reference, Business
DDC/MDS: 355 — Society, government, & culture Public administration & military science The Military - Land, Air & Sea / Warfare
LCC: U102 .M598 — Military Science Military science (General)
BISAC: TEC TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Military Science

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Published: 1990
Genres: Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction, Reference, Business
DDC/MDS: 355
LCC: U102 .M598

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