The School and the Army in Germany and France, with a Diary of Siege Life at Versailles [SIGNED BY AUTHOR]

(Military) HAZEN, Brevet Major General W.B.

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1872. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 Inches. 408 PP. Very Good. Item #8878

First edition with matching dated of "1872" on the title-page and copyright page. Signed and inscribed by the author to Washington McLean Esq. directly on the first blank page. An important work for understanding pre - World War I Europe, as well as for showing how institutions can mold social values, unify populations, and prepare nations for conflict, making it a valuable historical lens on the relationship between education, nationalism, and military power. Light rubbing and hint of wear at spine ends. A VERY SCARCE BOOK TO LOCATE SIGNED BY THIS CIVIL WAR OFFICER.

William Babcock Hazen (1830–1887) was a disciplined and fiercely principled American Army officer whose career spanned the nation’s most turbulent decades. A West Point graduate, he earned distinction in the Civil War for his steady leadership under fire, rising from regimental command to become one of Sherman’s most reliable division leaders—most famously seizing Fort McAllister to open the way to Savannah. After the war, Hazen’s sharp mind and uncompromising integrity pushed him into new territory as Chief Signal Officer, where he championed scientific approaches to communication and weather forecasting that laid groundwork for the modern meteorological service. Known as much for his intellectual rigor as for his battlefield grit, Hazen left a legacy that blended military innovation, scientific advocacy, and a rare commitment to truth in an era rife with political maneuvering.

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