Lartéguy (Jean, pseud. Pierre Lucien Jean Osty) The Prætorians.
£150
Translated from the French by Xan Fielding
London, Hutchinson, 1963.
First UK edition. 8vo. Original textured cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 21s.
Companion to The Centurions, delving deeper into the lives of French paratroopers, this time focusing on their involvement in covert political operations during the Algerian War. The translation by Xan Fielding is significant due to his own wartime experiences and understanding of insurgency tactics. His background in intelligence and guerrilla warfare brought a nuanced and authentic voice to the English version, enriching the portrayal of the soldiers’ internal and external struggles.
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Jacket a little chipped at corners, but overall very good.
Wrap-around jacket artwork by Biro.
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