Description
First edition of Rising ’44: The Battle for Warsaw by Norman Davies. Thick octavo, xxvi, 752pp. Beige hardcover, black cloth spine, title in red gilt on spine. Stated “first American edition” on copyright page with full number line. Previous ownership note in black pen on front free endpaper. In publishers dust jacket, retail price on front flap, light shelf wear, but overall near fine. An overall near fine copy.
Comments: Rising ’44 is a thorough examination of the Warsaw Uprising in 1944. It was generally well received by historians, with one critique being the anglicizing of polish resistance fighters name.