Cyril Falls was a renowned British military historian and author, known for his extensive research and insightful analysis of military conflicts. Born in 1888, Falls served in the British Army during World War I and later became a professor of military history at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
His expertise in military strategy and tactics is reflected in his works, which primarily focus on the two World Wars. Falls’ writing style is characterized by its clarity and attention to detail, making his books accessible to both scholars and general readers. Some of his notable works include “The Great War” and “The Second World War.”
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1913: Tales of Hoffman Retold From Offenbach’s Opera by Cyril Falls & Illustrated by A. Brantingham Simpson
$75.00Tales of Hoffman Retold From Offenbach’s Opera is a classic book that retells the famous opera by Jacques Offenbach. Written by Cyril Falls and illustrated by A. Brantingham Simpson, R.O.I, the book was published by Chatto & Windus in London in 1913. The book is a hardcover cloth volume with ornamentation and gilt lettering on the cover and spine. It has 164 pages with deckled fore-edges and top edges gilt.
Although the book has some minor wear and fading to the spine, it is a high-quality publication with thick paper and excellent print. The volume is tightly bound and very clear, with no writing anywhere in the book.