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1915 Ordeal by Battle
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Description
Early Edition, Fine Binding, Leather Binding, Signed Binding
The second edition of this work, published in the same year as the first edition.
In a half morocco signed binding by Hatchards, with cloth covered boards.
F. S. Oliver argues that Britain's involvement in the war is a necessary stand against German militarism and authoritarianism, presenting the war as a moral struggle for civilisation itself.
The book explores themes of national character, the duties of citizenship, and the nature of freedom, and was influential in shaping contemporary British opinion at the time of publication.
Contemporary inscription, dated 1915, to a front blank.
Advertisement leaf to the rear.
Condition
In a half morocco signed binding, with cloth covered boards. A touch of rubbing to head of front joint, and to a raised band. Otherwise, externally fine. Inscription to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with instances of light spotting throughout.
Near Fine
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