{"product_id":"shan-hackett-the-pursuit-of-exactitude-roy-fullick-1st-edition","title":"Shan Hackett: The Pursuit of Exactitude, Roy Fullick — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Barnsley, Leo Cooper (Pen \u0026amp; Sword Books Ltd), 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [xii], 224.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. The volume presents exceptionally well, housed within a bright, unclipped dust jacket that shows minimal to no edge-wear. The maroon cloth boards are remarkably clean, with sharp, unbumped corners and gleaming gilt lettering to the spine that remains entirely unoxidised. Internally, the binding is notably tight, suggesting the book is largely unread. The text-block edges remain clean and free from foxing or significant toning, while the leaves themselves are bright and entirely devoid of marginalia or previous ownership signatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e A true first edition, first printing of this comprehensive military biography. The volume is illustrated with a central section of photographic plates detailing Hackett’s life and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no permanent markers of provenance such as bookplates or institutional stamps. While occasionally noted as scarce in older physical retail environments, modern aggregate supply shows this first printing remains readily accessible on the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Sir John \"Shan\" Hackett was one of the most distinguished and highly decorated British soldiers of the twentieth century. From his early service with the Trans-Jordan Frontier Force to his vital role in the formation of the Long Range Desert Group and the SAS in North Africa, Hackett's career was defined by both bravery and intellectual rigour. He famously raised and commanded the 4th Parachute Brigade at Arnhem, where he was severely wounded, captured, and subsequently made a daring escape. In \u003ci\u003eThe Pursuit of Exactitude\u003c\/i\u003e, Roy Fullick provides a masterful and authoritative biography of a man who was not only a superb fighting soldier but also an esteemed scholar who later became Principal of King's College, London.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54911197086035,"sku":"5463","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260907_124314.jpg?v=1789050328","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/shan-hackett-the-pursuit-of-exactitude-roy-fullick-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}