CANADA'S GLORY: BATTLES THAT FORGED A NATION. de Bishop, Arthur. Foreword Hon. Hartland de M. Molson - 1996

Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 1996. 309 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). B&w maps, photographs, reproductions. "Spanning over 200 years of Canadian history and over 30 major battles, (this book) includes: The War of 1812, when Upper Canada and Lower Canada united to defeat the American threat, giving Canadians a true sense of nationalism for the first time; The Boer War in South Africa, from 1899 to 1902 where Canadian troops first fought and won overseas; World War I and its grim trench warfare, including the Battle of Vimy Ridge - a classic in terms of planning and strategy - described in unforgettable detail; World War II, with its triumphs and tragedies - Hong Kong, Dieppe, D-Day, and the Battle of Normandy. Arthur Bishop's detailed research and colourful narrative brings the personalities of war to life and imbues each battle with the drama and emotions that makes it memorable." Slight waviness to edges of text block, very small bump at top corners of both boards, light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine, a few tiny soiling marks on boards, tiny dint on bottom edge of rear board, place/date/notation/initials in ink on front free endpaper. Dust jacket has light rubbing, slight fading on spine, wrinkling at top/bottom of spine/flap-folds and at top of rear panel, crease down rear flap.. First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good-/Very Good-.