This is a beautiful Folio Society edition of Barbara W. Tuchman's Pulitzer Prize-winning historical work, 'The Guns of August'. This particular copy is a second printing from 1997, presented in a distinctive gold slipcase. The book features a dark blue cloth binding with intricate gilt decoration on the front cover and spine, and vibrant red endpapers. A superb addition for collectors of history, military history, or fine press editions from The Folio Society.