London: Cassell, (1961). First Edition thus. Black and white photographs, maps. Half leather. [xvi], 111 pages.

Churchill's excellent study of the U. S. Civil War, elevating it from a conflict of sectional strife into a defining chapter in the global story of democracy. Told in his signature style, Churchill combines military detail with statesmanlike reflection in this concise and important work.

First separate publication of this work, excerpted from Volume IV of his "A History of the English-Speaking Peoples" unchanged. In a beautiful custom binding.

COHEN A272; WOODS A138(b).

Bound in red cloth over boards with deep red leather spine and fore corners. Gilt rules to spine and boards, five raised bands on spine, marbled endpapers. Just a few light scuffs to exterior, else fine.

Item #1967

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