{"product_id":"zaharoff-guiles-davenport-guiles-9781436691680","title":"Zaharoff: High Priest of War","description":"Zaharoff: High Priest Of War is a biography of Basil Zaharoff, a notorious arms dealer who operated during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by Davenport Guiles, the book provides a comprehensive account of Zaharoff's life, from his humble beginnings in Greece to his rise as one of the most powerful and influential figures in the world of international arms dealing.The book explores Zaharoff's early career as a salesman and his eventual move into the arms trade, where he quickly established himself as a shrewd and ruthless negotiator. Zaharoff's dealings with governments and military leaders across Europe and beyond are examined in detail, revealing the extent of his influence and the lengths he was willing to go to secure deals and profits.The book also delves into Zaharoff's personal life, including his relationships with women and his involvement in political and social causes. Throughout the book, Guiles paints a vivid portrait of a man who was both a master of his craft and a deeply flawed individual, whose actions had a profound impact on the world around him.Overall, Zaharoff: High Priest Of War is a gripping and informative account of one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in the history of international arms dealing. It offers a unique insight into the world of high-stakes negotiations and the complex web of relationships that underpin this secretive and often dangerous industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Guiles Davenport Guiles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1436691680\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781436691680\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/13\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 340\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d","brand":"Guiles Davenport Guiles","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48485181292799,"sku":"9781436691680","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1f7bc22b-8658-4b9e-9327-caa9ab703ff3.jpg?v=1778048441","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/zaharoff-guiles-davenport-guiles-9781436691680","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}