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The Second World War. [Complete set]. BRIGHT, CLEAN, CRISP SET IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPERS

The Second World War. [Complete set]. BRIGHT, CLEAN, CRISP SET IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPERS

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The Second World War. [Complete set]. BRIGHT, CLEAN, CRISP SET IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPERS

by CHURCHILL Winston S

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Cassell,, [1948-54]. 6 vols., 8vo., First Edition, with numerous maps and plans (a number folding and coloured in outline); black cloth, gilt backs, red tops , patterned endpapers, an unusually bright, clean, crisp set in unclipped dustwrapper. Crisp set with uniformly vibrant red tops and red volume titles (often faded) bright and clear (save last volume with is lightly dulled but wholly legible). The set comprises The Gathering Storm (1948), Their Finest Hour (1949), The Grand Alliance (1950), The Hinge of Fate (1951), Closing the Ring (1952), Triumph and Tragedy (1954). COMPLETE SETS IN THIS CONDITION ARE INCREASINGLY SCARCE. Cohen A240.4; Woods, A123(b).

Synopsis

Dealing with war on a giant scale, THE GRAND ALLIANCE focuses on events as Britain, after fighting a desperate battle alone, was joined in the struggle against the enemy by Soviet Russia and the United Sates. Hitler's invasion of Russia brought to an end a period of almost exactly a year during which Britain and her Empire had stood alone. Six months later, the United States, attacked by Japan, joined the war and the Grand Alliance was born. It was a momentous turn in the course of the war and Sir Winston Churchill noted, 'United we could subdue everybody else in the world. Many disasters, immeasurable cost and tribulation lay ahead, but there was no more doubt about the end.'

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On Oct 16 2010, ElectricEel said:
There is no doubt that Winston Churchill was a great stylist, and if you can only read one history of World War II, you should probably read this one. On the other hand, although I don't know if there are any outright lies in this book, he does deem occasionally filter the truth to suit his political convenience.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
The Second World War. [Complete set]. BRIGHT, CLEAN, CRISP SET IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPERS
Author
CHURCHILL Winston S
Book Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Cassell,
Date Published
[1948-54]
Keywords
modern first editions, modern firsts, ww2, wwii, churchill, winston churchill, churchilliana

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Hinge
The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
Cloth
"Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
First Edition
In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Crisp
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Dustwrapper
Also known as book jacket, dust cover, or dust wrapper, a dust jacket is a protective and decorative cover for a book that is...
Gilt
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