Emile Burns — Abyssinia and Italy

London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1935. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition copy of this scarce work on the conflict between Abyssinia and Italy, with a folding map. First edition. Scarce work. With a folding map to the rear. A detailed commentary on lead up to the The Abyssinia Crisis, that originated in a dispute over the town of Walwal, which then turned into a conflict between the Fascist-ruled Kingdom of Italy and the Ethiopian Empire, commonly known as "Abyssinia" at the time. With chapters on the attitude of the British and French governments, Imperialism and Fascism, the League of Nations, the opposition to the war, and attempts for peace. Written by Bernard Emile Burns, a British communist, economist, translator and author as an active member of the Communist Party of Great Britain. In the original red cloth binding. Externally, smart with ight wear and discolouration to the extremities. Light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with minor age toning. British Red Cross bookplate and ink stamp to the front pastedown, with an ink stamp to the title page. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .