Warfare in England, Hilaire Belloc — 1st Edition

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Warfare in England, Hilaire Belloc — 1st Edition

Name: Warfare in England, Hilaire Belloc — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6811
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Publication: London, Williams and Norgate, 1912

Formatting: Small 8vo, pp. 256.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original red ribbed-cloth binding remains remarkably tight and structurally sound, with the blind-stamped ruling and series insignia to the front board presenting sharply. The gilt titling on the spine is largely bright, though the spine itself shows slight, uniform sun-fading typical of this cloth dye, alongside very faint bumping to the extreme head and tail. The boards are pleasingly crisp with minimal shelf-wear and notably sharp corners. The text-block is square, secure, and free of lean. Internally, the pages are clean and unmarked, exhibiting only the expected uniform age-toning to the paper stock, while the top edge shows minor dust-darkening. A remarkably well-preserved copy of a fragile pocket edition.

Catalogue Note: First Edition. Issued as part of the prolific Home University Library of Modern Knowledge series, this early twentieth-century volume retains its original primary binding. The title page faces the standard series editor list, which notably includes Gilbert Murray.

Early printings in the original Williams and Norgate red cloth are uncommonly clean in this state. The series was explicitly designed for portable, everyday reading, meaning most surviving copies suffer from heavy handling wear, cracked hinges, or severe structural compromise.

In this engaging and accessible study, Hilaire Belloc examines the historical geography and strategic realities of military conflict on English soil. From the Roman Conquest to the Civil Wars and the Scottish campaigns, Belloc brings his characteristically robust prose and keen geographical eye to bear on how England's topography inherently shaped its battles and sieges. A fascinating read for both military history enthusiasts and those interested in the physical landscape of Britain.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Hilaire Belloc

Book Publisher: Williams and Norgate

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 256

Book Publication Year: 1912

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Home University Library of Modern Knowledge

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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