Description

Hardcovers, .dark blue cloth lettered in silver on spines, in non price-clipped dust-jackets. 337 and 328 pages respectively. Bibliographic References and Index in each volumes. Translated from the German by Heinz Norden. First American editions. The first two volumes of Ritter’s monumental historical work on the question of Germany’s seeming propensity for war in the modern era, a condition relatively new when one looks at the historical record. No previous ownership marks. Jackets now in clear mylar wrappers, with volume II wraps partially affixed to inside covers. A very clean, square, fresh and unmarked set, containing the very elusive vol. I. Near fine in near fine dust-jackets. Priority and International orders will require additional postage.