Rob
29 Aug 2026, 12:34
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My father in law has cleared out his bookcase and donated a lot of books to me. It so happens he gave me this one which I already owned so I have it twice. His version has some shelfwear on the books themselves though I reckon he never even read them. The slipcase is torn on a bottom edge. Check the photos.
So, if you don't mind the torn case, the books are in quite good condition and an interesting read.
Here a short excerpt from a review by The Times:
Format and Structure: Spanning over 2,200 pages across four volumes, the book follows the conflict in a unique week-by-week chronological format.
Sense of Immersion: The day-by-day pacing gives readers an authentic and sobering sense of time dragging endlessly in the trenches.
Focus on the Personal: Rather than just grand military strategies, the chapters highlight individual tragedies, humanizing both the courage and the horror experienced by ordinary people.
Readability: Despite its daunting length and hefty price tag, critics note that the writing remains remarkably engaging and deeply readable.
They are hard to find new, and second hand you can findthat prices are around € 80-100 so I reckon €20 is perhaps acceptable?
