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Herman Wouk The Glory First Edition First Printing Hardcover With Dust Jacket . The Glory is a sweeping historical novel by Herman Wouk that examines the founding and early struggles of the State of Israel through the intertwined lives of soldiers, civilians, and leaders shaped by war, faith, and sacrifice. The Glory is a sweeping historical novel by Herman Wouk that examines the founding and early struggles of the State of Israel through the intertwined lives of soldiers, civilians, and leaders shaped by war, faith, and sacrifice. Known for his meticulous research and moral depth, Wouk delivers a powerful narrative that blends large-scale historical events with deeply personal human stories. Set during the formative years of modern Israel, the novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, courage, and the cost of nation-building. This work stands as one of Wouk’s significant later novels and is well regarded by readers of serious historical and military fiction. This copy is a first edition, first printing hardcover, confirmed by the complete number line. A small Aspen Little Library donation stamp is present on a front endpaper, as shown in the photos. The book is otherwise clean and well preserved. Condition Very Good (VG) Hardcover with dust jacket. Binding is tight and secure. Pages are clean and unmarked throughout except for a small library donation stamp on a front endpaper; no other library markings observed. The dust jacket shows light shelf wear, including minor edge wear and light scuffing consistent with normal handling. No writing, highlighting, or structural damage noted. Overall, a solid and attractive copy.