The World Crisis Author: Churchill, Winston S. Place Published: London Publisher: Thornton Butterworth Date Published: [1923-1931] Description: 5 Volumes in 6. (8vo) original blue cloth lettered in gilt on spines and in blind on front covers, supplied cloth-covered slipcase with armorial stamp and lettering in gilt. First English editions. After being sacked by H.H Asquith in 1915 as a result of the failed Gallipoli campaign, Churchill thought his career was over. He turned from the making of history to the research and writing of his magnum opus, The World in Crisis. Period commentators and contemporary historians agree with David Fromkin, author of A Peace to End All Peace, "The World Crisis is at once an outstandingly readable history of the First World War – the seminal drama of modern times – and an eyewitness account, especially of its opening years. Whether as a statesman or an author, Churchill was a giant; and The World Crisis towers over most other books about the Great War." Condition: Some wear to cloth, a few front hinges starting, bookplates removed; some toning with initial leaves including titles foxed, several leaves stained from previous bookmarks; still a near fine set. Item#: 359542 Headline: Churchill World Crisis 1st edition set
The World Crisis Author: Churchill, Winston S. Place Published: London Publisher: Thornton Butterworth Date Published: [1923-1931] Description: 5 Volumes in 6. (8vo) original blue cloth lettered in gilt on spines and in blind on front covers, supplied cloth-covered slipcase with armorial stamp and lettering in gilt. First English editions. After being sacked by H.H Asquith in 1915 as a result of the failed Gallipoli campaign, Churchill thought his career was over. He turned from the making of history to the research and writing of his magnum opus, The World in Crisis. Period commentators and contemporary historians agree with David Fromkin, author of A Peace to End All Peace, "The World Crisis is at once an outstandingly readable history of the First World War – the seminal drama of modern times – and an eyewitness account, especially of its opening years. Whether as a statesman or an author, Churchill was a giant; and The World Crisis towers over most other books about the Great War." Condition: Some wear to cloth, a few front hinges starting, bookplates removed; some toning with initial leaves including titles foxed, several leaves stained from previous bookmarks; still a near fine set. Item#: 359542 Headline: Churchill World Crisis 1st edition set
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