THE GUNS OF AUGUST-Beginning of World War I-BARBARA TUCHMAN-1962 SUPERB HC!

Description: Hi! You're looking at a SUPERB condition book which is the definitive history of the beginnings of World War II written by historian BARBARA TUCHMAN and the winner of the 1963 Pulitzer Prize--the book is a HARDCOVER with no dustjacket, and also includes the Book of the Club Month Bookmark with a photograph and an essay by Clifton Fadiman on the inner fold. This book is in SUPERB condition and has very light dustwear and foxing on the upper page edge, a couple of slight scuffs on the loewr page edge, slight dings on the spine and lower opening tips and very slight shelfwear on the cloth cover but NO other significant imperfections! The RARE original Book of the Month Club foldout bookmark with an essay about the book by Clifton Fadiman is also included and is beautiful condition, with a slight crease on the upper right of the back surface and NO other significant imperfections. The book is titled The Guns of August and it was written by BARBARA W. TUCHMAN; it was published by The Macmillan Company in 1962 and is a book club edition.In this landmark account, renowned historian Barbara W. Tuchman re-creates the first month of World War I: thirty days in the summer of 1914 that determined the course of the conflict, the century, and ultimately our present world. Beginning with the funeral of Edward VII, Tuchman traces each step that led to the inevitable clash. And inevitable it was, with all sides plotting their war for a generation. Dizzyingly comprehensive and spectacularly portrayed with her famous talent for evoking the characters of the war’s key players, Tuchman’s magnum opus is a classic for the ages.A fantastic find, and a beautiful copy of this book!Thanks for looking, and good luck if you're bidding! Also be sure to check out all of my other great books currently listed on ebay auctions--I can combine shipping for multiple purchases!

Price: 29.99 USD

Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2025-01-02T15:31:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.75 USD