Fine/Near fine.HarperCollins,2006.First edition-2nd printing.Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) in fine condition, with Dj(two small nicks and creases on the edges of the Dj cover) in near fine condition.Illustrated with a map inside the front and back cover.The book is new with a small pencil mark impression on the edge of the half-title page,small crease on the edges of the pages.409pp including a Historical note.Price un-clipped.Heavy book.