Hardcover with tan pictorial boards and pictorial dustjacket, first edition, 818gms, 140 pages, illustrated endpapers. This is a story that begins with sticks and stones and ends with the missiles and nuclear cannon of the present day. The story of war is the oldest of recorded stories, brought brilliantly to life in this book. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and very mild page discolouration throughout. Dust jacket is in good condition with only mild shelf wear, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.