Author: ROY, JULES; JOHNSON, DOUGLAS (INTRO)
Title: The Trial of Marshal Petain
Description: London, Faber & Faber. 1968, First Edition. Hard Cover with dust jacket, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Philippe petain was a French general officer who attained the position of Marshal of France at the end of World War I, during which he became known as The Lion of Verdun. In collaboration with Nazi Germany, he then served as the Chief of State of Vichy France from 1940 to 1944. After the war, Pétain was tried and convicted for treason. CONDITION Blue cloth bds with bright gilt title (unworn) Pp xxi [3] 263. Copy is very bright and crisp. Original DJ is price clipped to front flap, light wear to spine ends and tips with a couple of short tears. Near Fine/Very Good.

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