📚 The Face of Battle – John Keegan
Easton Press Leather Bound Collector’s Edition – Very Good Condition
Offered is a beautiful Easton Press leather-bound edition of The Face of Battle by John Keegan, one of the most influential works of modern military history.
First published in 1976, The Face of Battle revolutionized the study of warfare by examining what combat actually looked and felt like for soldiers on the battlefield. Through detailed analysis of the Battles of Agincourt, Waterloo, and the Somme, Keegan shifted military history away from generals and strategy toward the lived experience of ordinary soldiers.
This Easton Press collector’s edition transforms the classic into a handsome leather-bound volume perfect for collectors of military history, Easton Press editions, and Great Books of war and strategy.
• Genuine full leather binding
• 22k gold stamped cover and spine decorations
• Raised spine bands
• Gilt page edges on all sides
• Moire silk endpapers
• Satin ribbon marker
• Printed on archival-quality acid-neutral paper
Easton Press editions are produced to archival standards and are designed to last for generations while displaying beautifully in a personal library.
Very Good Condition
• Tight, square binding
• Clean interior pages
• Bright gilt on cover and page edges
• Minimal shelf wear from storage
• No writing, bookplates, or attached markings observed
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The Face of Battle is widely considered one of the greatest military history books ever written. John Keegan’s groundbreaking approach focuses on the human experience of combat, giving readers a vivid understanding of warfare across centuries.
Essential reading for those interested in:
• Military history
• Medieval, Napoleonic, and World War I warfare
• Battlefield tactics and soldier experience
• Classic works of military scholarship
A striking Easton Press leather edition and an important addition to any serious military history or Easton Press collection.
• Carefully packed with protective materials
• Ships quickly with tracking
• Combined shipping available for multiple books