Declarations of War

Len Deighton

ISBN 10: 0224006010 / ISBN 13: 9780224006019

Published by Jonathan Cape, Ltd., London, England UK, 1971

About this Item

Book is in very good condition with no writing or markings anywhere. Previous owner has written last name on title page. Does have dust jacket which is in good condition, only a small tear on upper spine and upper corner. Has been price clipped on lower flap. ** First UK Edition **. The author Len Deighton expands and develops the idea that the strategies and machines of war push men into dehumanized, machine - like roles which they are very ill-equipped to cope with. Seller Inventory # 000020

Bibliographic Details

Title: Declarations of War

Publisher: Jonathan Cape, Ltd., London, England UK

Publication Date: 1971

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Declarations of War

Review:

‘As in all Mr Deighton’s books, the incidental detail is impeccable: as well as the hardware, military idioms, superstitions and attitudes are convincing.’ Financial Times

‘The stories are written with economy and grace. They’re highly readable and succeed in passing on to the reader... the fascination the author clearly feels for examining life lived at an extreme. His wars are often exciting, sometimes eerie, always sad.’ Evening Standard

‘They show an acute understanding of how men behave under stress, and when action is involved it comes across jabbingly and persuasively.’ Listener

‘Mr Deighton really is something special’ Sunday Times