Peter Ustinov Is Defeated. A little sympathy. Gift book bound in leather.

The novel "The Vanquished", set in war-torn Europe, populated by colorful characters of different nationalities, traces the inhuman career of a young soldier of Hitler's army, a man perfectly brought up for death - but not for life. Peter Ustinov, with his inherent humor, insight and empathy, recreates the tragedies and absurdities of a century that left indelible traces in the souls of an entire generation. Sometimes mercilessly serious, sometimes very funny, this classic novel penetrates into the very essence of inhumanity in war. Peter Ustinov's style is delightfully restrained and concise... With true Russian…