Ordeal by battle
by Oliver, Frederick Scott (1864-1934)
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
London : Macmillan and Co. , 1915. Second Edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original titled-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Edition; Second edition. Physical description; li, [1], 437,[3] p. ; 8 vo. Notes; First published June 1915, reprinted twice; second edition July 1915. With a final leaf of 'Press opinions'. With a half-title. Contents; pt. I. The causes of the war. - pt. II. The spirit of German policy. - pt. III. The spirit of British policy. - pt. IV. Democracy and national service. Subjects; Draft - Great Britain. World War, (1914-1918) - Causes. Military service, Compulsory. Europe - History - (1871-1918). Europe - Politics and government - (1871-1918). Germany - Foreign relations - Great Britain. Great Britain - Defenses. Great Britain - History - Edward VII, (1901-1910). Great Britain - History - George V, (1910-1936). Great Britain - History, Military - 20th century. Great Britain - Politics and government - (1901-1936). Genre; text.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 227580
- Title
- Ordeal by battle
- Author
- Oliver, Frederick Scott (1864-1934)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Publisher
- London : Macmillan and Co.
- Date Published
- 1915
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