{"product_id":"imperial-military-geography-major-d-h-cole","title":"Imperial Military Geography by Major D. H. Cole","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperial Military Geography: General Characteristics of the Empire in Relation to Defence by Major D. H. Cole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial 1937 ninth edition of \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Military Geography\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eMajor D. H. Cole, M.B.E., M.A., Litt.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by \u003cstrong\u003eSifton Praed \u0026amp; Co. Ltd.\u003c\/strong\u003e in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis detailed pre-war study examines the geography, communications, resources, sea routes, naval bases, air routes, colonies, dominions, and strategic obligations of the British Empire in relation to defence. It is a fascinating period work, published shortly before the Second World War, and offers insight into British imperial strategy, military planning, and global defence thinking in the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents include:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Problems of Imperial Defence; The Political Organization of the Empire; The Defence Forces of the Empire; Population and War; Material Resources; Great Britain and the Home Waters; Sea Routes and Naval Bases; The Mediterranean and Indian Ocean; The Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea; The Pacific Ocean; Air Routes of the British Empire; Cables and Wireless; Canada and Newfoundland; Australia and New Zealand; South Africa; East and West Africa; Egypt and the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan; Palestine, Iraq, Arabia and the Persian Gulf; India and Burma; and the Treaty Obligations of Great Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a list of \u003cstrong\u003e28 maps\u003c\/strong\u003e, with several fold-out maps shown in the photos, including naval bases of the great powers, Mediterranean boundaries, air routes, cables, railways, canals, and regional military-geographical maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong reference copy for collectors and readers interested in military history, British Empire studies, imperial defence, geopolitical history, interwar strategy, cartography, naval history, and 1930s political geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition. Blue cloth hardcover with age-related wear, rubbing, marks to boards, softened corners\/spine ends, page toning and light foxing\/spotting. Fold-out maps present as photographed. Please see photos for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: \u003cem\u003eImperial Military Geography: General Characteristics of the Empire in Relation to Defence\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAuthor: Major D. H. Cole, M.B.E., M.A., Litt.D.\u003cbr\u003e\nEdition: Ninth Edition\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Sifton Praed \u0026amp; Co. Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlace: London\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: 1937\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\nIllustrations\/Maps: 28 maps listed, including fold-out maps\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOOKS WORTH KEEPING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43512630771771,"sku":"BKWK-IMPERIAL-MILITARY-GEOGRAPHY-1937","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9266\/3355\/files\/IMG_20260514_151740-Photoroom.png?v=1778729552","url":"https:\/\/booksworthkeeping.co.nz\/products\/imperial-military-geography-major-d-h-cole","provider":"Books Worth Keeping ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}