The Edge of the Sword by Charles De Gualle - Translated by Gerard Hopkins
This book was written shortly after the end of the 1914-18 war; and its declared purpose was to consider the position of the French army after four years of terrible experiences, and its prospects as a specialized body within the structure of the state.
General de Gaulle, however, has used this specific subject-matter as an excuse for dealing with the whole problem as exemplified in history and clarified by intellectual analysis. His argument centres not so much on the tactical and technical problems of warfare, as the mental and moral qualities needed in the conduct of war as a specialized problem.
Like most Frenchmen of distinction he has a firm basis of historical, literary and philosophical knowledge; and this, no less than his own outstanding qualities gives as a theoretician and as a soldier his book an importance which extends far beyond the problems of the military art. Historically, politically and speculatively it is an outstanding work by a man whose position at the moment makes what he has to say of supreme importance to all students of the international position.
Rare 1960 Cloth Bound Hardcover with Dustcover
Condition: Although Used, this book is in excellent condition with minimal wear to the covers; Text pages are clean & unmarked; The binding is good with a straight spine.
Dustcover is intact yet shows signs of fading and have a few minor damages as can be seen in images
MB (Military)
This book was written shortly after the end of the 1914-18 war; and its declared purpose was to consider the position of the French army after four years of terrible experiences, and its prospects as a specialized body within the structure of the state.
General de Gaulle, however, has used this specific subject-matter as an excuse for dealing with the whole problem as exemplified in history and clarified by intellectual analysis. His argument centres not so much on the tactical and technical problems of warfare, as the mental and moral qualities needed in the conduct of war as a specialized problem.
Like most Frenchmen of distinction he has a firm basis of historical, literary and philosophical knowledge; and this, no less than his own outstanding qualities gives as a theoretician and as a soldier his book an importance which extends far beyond the problems of the military art. Historically, politically and speculatively it is an outstanding work by a man whose position at the moment makes what he has to say of supreme importance to all students of the international position.
Rare 1960 Cloth Bound Hardcover with Dustcover
Condition: Although Used, this book is in excellent condition with minimal wear to the covers; Text pages are clean & unmarked; The binding is good with a straight spine.
Dustcover is intact yet shows signs of fading and have a few minor damages as can be seen in images
MB (Military)
This book was written shortly after the end of the 1914-18 war; and its declared purpose was to consider the position of the French army after four years of terrible experiences, and its prospects as a specialized body within the structure of the state.
General de Gaulle, however, has used this specific subject-matter as an excuse for dealing with the whole problem as exemplified in history and clarified by intellectual analysis. His argument centres not so much on the tactical and technical problems of warfare, as the mental and moral qualities needed in the conduct of war as a specialized problem.
Like most Frenchmen of distinction he has a firm basis of historical, literary and philosophical knowledge; and this, no less than his own outstanding qualities gives as a theoretician and as a soldier his book an importance which extends far beyond the problems of the military art. Historically, politically and speculatively it is an outstanding work by a man whose position at the moment makes what he has to say of supreme importance to all students of the international position.
Rare 1960 Cloth Bound Hardcover with Dustcover
Condition: Although Used, this book is in excellent condition with minimal wear to the covers; Text pages are clean & unmarked; The binding is good with a straight spine.
Dustcover is intact yet shows signs of fading and have a few minor damages as can be seen in images
MB (Military)