Defence of the Realm

Collins, London, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. preface and introduction by author, notes and index. Red coloured boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Plain text dustwrapper with red and blue coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Black-and-white photographs of author to the rear panel. In this book the author argues for a more "... nuclear Britain within a strengthened Western Alliance. Using copious quotations from Soviet sources, he begins by analysing the nature of the threat posed to free, democratic societies. He then considers the global context against which the principle that must be assessed, and finally he examined Britain's responsibilities in a rapidly changing strategic environment, stressing the importance of a nuclear deterrent in the UK's foreign and military policies at concluding that strong conventional forces are also essential in in an effective defence policy." -- from the front fold over panel blurb. A book written before the Wall came down. Softening of the back strip edges with some dust marks also present. Light age toning of the text block edges with some handling marks to the end pages. A little rubbing of the dustwrapper edges and panels. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 192, [4] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Politics & Government; Nuclear Weapons; Britain/UK; Military & Warfare. ISBN: 0002179806. ISBN/EAN: 9780002179805. Inventory No: 0122037. . 9780002179805