The Sword and the Scepter: The Problem of Militarism in Germany.: Vol. I The Prussian Tradition 1740-1890 ; Vol. II The European Powers and the Wilhelminian Empire, 1890-1914 [2 of 4 Vols.]
by Ritter, Gerhard
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Staten Island, New York, United States
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About This Item
Coral Gables, Florida: University of Miami Press, 1969. Hardcovers, .dark blue cloth lettered in silver on spines, in non price-clipped dust-jackets. 337 and 328 pages respectively. Bibliographic References and Index in each volumes. Translated from the German by Heinz Norden. First American editions. The first two volumes of Ritter's monumental historical work on the question of Germany's seeming propensity for war in the modern era, a condition relatively new when one looks at the historical record. No previous ownership marks. Jackets now in clear mylar wrappers, with volume II wraps partially affixed to inside covers. A very clean, square, fresh and unmarked set, containing the very elusive vol. I. Near fine in near fine dust-jackets. Priority and International orders will require additional postage. . First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Great Expectations Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 012865
- Title
- The Sword and the Scepter: The Problem of Militarism in Germany.: Vol. I The Prussian Tradition 1740-1890 ; Vol. II The European Powers and the Wilhelminian Empire, 1890-1914 [2 of 4 Vols.]
- Author
- Ritter, Gerhard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- University of Miami Press
- Place of Publication
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Date Published
- 1969
- Keywords
- Modern European History, Germany, Militarism
- Bookseller catalogs
- History;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Staten Island, New York
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