A History of Warfare.

£1,500 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

signed by the author A very good copy of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery's history of warfare from the ancient world to the Cold War, signed by the author to the title-page, and numbered 134 of 265 copies. Montgomery (1887-1976) studied military history throughout his life and ensured this work was soundly based on historical fact. He discusses the political factors in war, indicating when these become paramount and stresses the true objective must be to secure lasting peace. He studies the development of strategy and tactics, showing how progress in the design and manufacture of weapons has influenced techniques since earliest times and examines the methods of the great captains of the past. Finally, he considers the human factor in war and the need for a commander to regard the lives of his men as precious, not to be risked without good cause. Limited edition 171 of 265 copies signed by Author; 4to (250 x 185 mm); illustrated throughout with photographs and plans; publisher's full Niger morocco by Zaehnsdorf, canon device onlaid in red and orange to upper cover, spine lettered in gilt, all edges gilt, covers with the odd faint mark, original felt-lined solander box, a little rubbed and marked, otherwise near fine; 584pp.

• Binding: Hardcover

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