1956. First Edition. 392 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over grey cloth. Introduction by A.J.P. Taylor. Contains black and white photographic plates. Binding remains firm. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout. Previous owner's inscription to front pastedown. Water staining to some page edges, text remains unaffected. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with chips and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Wear marks overall.