DE SOUZA, PHILIP — The Ancient World at War

New York: Thames and Hudson Inc, 2008. First US Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 050025138X. First US edition (so indicated by lack of subsequent printings, copyright page). Per the jacket flap, "In this original and timely survey, a group of distinguished historians and archaeologists discuss major battles and wars from ancient Egypt, the Near East, Greece, Rome, Central Asia, India, China, Korea, Japan and the Americas." With 351 illustrations, 150 of which are in full color and many lay out the many battles described here; also with several maps. --- In full textured red paper-covered boards with publisher device in blind to front cover, gilt-stamped spine titling. Volume wrapped in dust jacket with color image of Han Chinese bronze tomb figurines to front panel. --- A generally well-preserved copy: tightly-bound and clean, though with prior owner's circular embossed stamp to p.13. Unpriced, unclipped, bright jacket lacks damages worthy of mention; wrapped in new removable archival mylar protector. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Small Quarto - 9 to 11 in. tall; [6], 7-320 pages. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket .