What is knowledge but recorded experience and a product of history...Thomas Carlyle.

This non-dated book published by Odhams Press Limited, Long Acre, London is 960 pages of soft, old style paper. It includes a synopsis of chapters, an index and maps. It is in good condition. There is a tear in the top left spine, bumping on the spine edges, some fading on the spine and boards, a bumped piece on the front board and the back board is strained away from the binding somewhat. (see photos)