Arthur Bryant - English Saga; the Years of Endurance 1793-1802; Years of Victory 1802-1812; the Age of Elegance 1812-1822; the Turn of the Tide 1939-1943; and Triumph in the West 1943-1946

London, Collins, 1941-59. First edition. Leather. A beautiful collection of six historical works by Arthur Bryant, in a uniform R. W. and R. B. signed binding. All first editions, some later impressions. A collection of six historical works by Arthur Bryant, historian and columnist for The Illustrated London News. Much of his work produced in the 1940s, including English Saga, The Years of Endurance 1793–1802, and Years of Victory 1802–1812, drew notable criticism, particularly for his comparing of Napoleon and Hitler. Comprising: The English Saga (1840-1940) the sixth impression of 1941, originally published in 1940;The Years of Endurance 1792-1802, the first edition of 1942;Years of Victory 1802-1812, the first edition of 1944; The Age of Elegance, the first edition of 1950;And his notable work in two volumes of The Turn of the Tide 1939-1943 and Triumph in the West 1943-1946, a study based on the diaries and autobiographical notes of Field Marshal the Viscount Alanbrooke. Both first editions, respectively published in 1957 and the second impression of 1959. Unlike the other volumes, this work is illustrated with a frontispiece to each.With maps in text throughout.In a charming uniform R. W. and H. R. signed full morocco binding. In a charming full morocco binding with five raised bands and decorative gilt piece to the front boards and edges, gilt to the edges, and new endpapers. Externally lovely with only minor shelf wear. 'The English Saga' has some minor soiling to the front and rear boards, which also affects slightly the volumes of 'The Years of Endurance,' ; Years of Victory,' and 'The Age of Elegance.' Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with maps in text throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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