The Price of Pity: Poetry, History and Myth in the Great War Tapa dura - 1996

Leo Cooper, 1996. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9780850524505

Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 07/14/1994. First Edition. Hardcover. Used; Very Good. **WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON, UK, 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Pen & Sword Books Ltd. Very Good/Very Good. 1994. Hard Cover. 8vo 0850524504 Dust jacket complete, unclipped. Original cloth boards with bright gilt titling on spine. No ownership marks. 256 pages clean and tight. Examining common misconceptions about World War I, this book explores such topics as the historical and sociological myths of the Edwardian summer, the supposedly banal nature-poetry of the pre-war Georgian poets, and the image of the British public schools as factories for unthinking cannon-fodder. It analyzes the generals and top command of the British Army, and the idea that the British were "lions led by donkeys". Using contemporary material, the book considers the life, mood and morale of junior officers and private soldiers, and offers a partial revaluation of the work of the most famous and lesser-known trench poets, together with the work of authors not usually associated with the war. Partly confirming and partly rebutting many conventional views, the… Leer más

Pen & Sword Books Limited. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Pen & Sword Books Limited. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 1994-07-14. Hardcover. Very Good. 2.7919 in x 23.3503 in x 15.9898 in.

Leo Cooper, 2000. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. h/b 256 pages condition is very good,

Leo Cooper, 1996. 0850524504. 1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered black cloth (VG), dustwrapper (VG, not price clipped). Pp. xv + 256 (previous owner's neat inscription on front endpaper).

Hardback. Very Good.

Very Good. Leo Cooper, London, 1996. Hardcover. 8vo - 6 1/2 x 9 1/2". xv, 256pp. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. The dust jacket is protected in a mylar sleeve. Minor rubbing and creases to the dust jacket. The text is unmarked. The binding is solid.