To borrow a term from the world of cinema, The Japan-Russia War was indeed a classic. Prior to the Great War, it was the first of the 'modern wars', involving the famous Vladivostok Fleet of the Russian Navy. The war - and its vessels had far reaching efforts in shaping the history of both the nations. Originally intended for American readers, this book has now claimed its rightful place as a comprehensive guide to one of the most thrilling stories of all time. Sydney Tyler, war correspondent and author of The Spanish War ...
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To borrow a term from the world of cinema, The Japan-Russia War was indeed a classic. Prior to the Great War, it was the first of the 'modern wars', involving the famous Vladivostok Fleet of the Russian Navy. The war - and its vessels had far reaching efforts in shaping the history of both the nations. Originally intended for American readers, this book has now claimed its rightful place as a comprehensive guide to one of the most thrilling stories of all time. Sydney Tyler, war correspondent and author of The Spanish War and The War in South Africa has chronicled what was then called 'the greatest conflict of modern times'. An additional 'collection' are the illustrated photographs and drawings made by eye witnesses, a far cry from present day war correspondents being 'embedded' in a particular action.A real collector's item, first published in 1905.
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Seller's Description:
Acceptable. Acceptable condition. (Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Good+ in Not Issued jacket. 8vo-over 7æ"-9æ" tall. Hardcover, blue cloth lettered in white red and black, with images of Japanese and Russian flags on front cover. Salesman's sample, approximately 75 pages, illustrated with numerous full page photographs and drawings of eye-witness accounts, plus maps. Affixed to inside rear cover is the faux Morocco spine of the deluxe edition. The book was also issued in cloth. Ruled note pages at rear indicate seven standard editions ordered at $1.50 apiece [deluxe edition was $2.00]. N.B. This is not the actual book but a preview, carried dorr to dorr for subscription sales. It contains a sampling the the text and illustrations that will appear in the published work. No previous ownership marks. Some mottling to cloth. Hinges strong, text and illustrations clean. A nice example of an early salesman's copy. Good+.
