Description: The Shield of Achilles: War, Peace and the Course of History. *** SIGNED by AUTHOR *** PHILIP BOBBITTFirst edition. Allen Lane, London. 2002. xxxii + 922 pages. Index. A scarce Signed presentation copy from the author to Sir Howard Stringer, one-time head of CBS and Sony - inscription to title-page. A Very Good, clean, sharp cornered copy. Slight handling and minor wear to extremities of Dustwrapper which is now protected in a removable archival booksleeve.AN INTERESTING SIGNED ASSOCIATION COPY AND SURPRISINGLY UNCOMMON TO FIND HAVING BEEN SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR........A NICE ADDITION FOR THE COLLECTOR PERHAPS ?Sir Howard Stringer (born 19 February 1942) is a British-American businessman. He served as chairman of the board, chairman, president and CEO of Sony Corporation. He is also the head of the board of trustees of the American Film Institute and now serves as a non-executive director of the BBC. Stringer moved to the United States in 1965. After working at CBS's flagship station WCBS-TV for six weeks, he was drafted into the United States Army, and served as a military policeman in Saigon for ten months in the Vietnam War. He did not serve in combat, but was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement. Stringer returned to CBS, where he had a 30-year career. He started in a series of lowly jobs, including answering backstage phones for The Ed Sullivan Show. He then became a journalist, producer and senior executive. He became a naturalised American citizen in 1985. He served as president of CBS from 1988 to 1995, where he was responsible for all the broadcast activities of its entertainment, news, sports, radio and television stations.Please see all extensive attached scans and photographs for extensive details of the book.All books securely packed and posted promptly with postage discounts on multiple purchases.I always adjust the final international postage fee on the final payment if it is less than quoted.PLEASE SEE MY OTHER INTERESTING AUTOGRAPHS, LETTERS, PICTURES, INTERESTING COLLECTIBLE OBJECTS AND OF COURSE....... BOOKS LISTED ! - MANY SIGNED.Any questions please do not hesitate to ask - I always reply promptly.Thanks for taking the time to browse and if you enjoy what is in my collection please add me to your favourites list.
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