Near fine condition.Oxford,1992.Second edition.Reprinted.Blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,two small nicks on the edges of the cover) with Dj(small ink marks,nicks,scratches and crease on the Dj cover),both in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w maps.Nice and clean pages as new with a small crease and nick on the edges of the pages,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.483pp including List of maps,note on dates,list of abbreviations,bibliography,list of holders of certain offices,index.Heavy book.