1909 Russian Army & Japanese War Vol I Kuropatkin Maps Illus Dutton For Sale

A substantial and historically rich 1909 volume covering the Russo-Japanese War, authored by General Kuropatkin himself—offering firsthand military analysis from one of the central figures of the conflict.The Russian Army and the Japanese War presents both historical narrative and critical commentary on military policy, strategy, and the Far East campaign during a pivotal moment in early 20th-century global power shifts.This is Volume I of a two-volume set, complete with maps and photographic illustrations, including portraits and period scenes such as transport across Lake Baikal—bringing the campaign vividly to life.Notable Features:- Published 1909 by E.P. Dutton & Company (New York)
- Written by General Kuropatkin (Commander in the conflict)
- Includes maps and photographic plates
- Early 20th-century military history primary source
- Original cloth bindingProvenance:
Bookplate/stamp for Alexander Kiralfy, New York, adding a layer of historical ownership interest.Condition:- Spine shows wear and fraying, with visible separation starting at edges
- Binding remains intact and pages are secure
- Interior pages are clean with light age toning
- Plates and maps present and in good conditionA solid, honest antiquarian copy with expected wear—priced accordingly.An excellent piece for collectors of military history, Russian history, or early 20th-century conflicts.Keywords:
Russo Japanese War book, Kuropatkin, Russian military history, 1909 book, antique military book, war history, E.P. Dutton, illustrated history, antique maps book, early 20th century book, imperial Russia, Japanese war history, military strategy book, historical warfareA campaign in print—where empires met, and history turned on steel and snow.