Description
1940 reprint. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is slightly loose.
This well-worn copy of “A History of the Great War 1914-1918” by C.R.M.F. Cruttwell is a testament to its enduring significance as a seminal work on World War I. Published in 1940, just two decades after the war’s end, this reprint captures the raw emotions and vivid memories of a conflict that reshaped the world. Cruttwell, a British military historian and veteran of the war, drew upon his firsthand experiences to craft a comprehensive yet deeply personal account of the war’s major campaigns and battles.
Despite its aged appearance, this volume holds immense value for collectors and scholars alike. Cruttwell’s narrative style and meticulous research have made it a cornerstone of WWI literature, praised for its objectivity and attention to detail. Moreover, as one of the earliest comprehensive histories of the war, it offers a unique perspective untainted by the revisionism and analysis that would follow in later decades. This copy’s well-worn condition is a testament to its enduring relevance and the profound impact Cruttwell’s work has had on generations of readers.
