The World Crisis was published in six volumes between 1923 and 1931, of which these are the first five, with the first four volumes spanning the war years 1911-1918 and the fifth dealing with the postwar years 1918-1928. Vol 1 is the 4th impression of the 3rd edition, Vol 2 is the 2nd impression of the 2nd edition, Vol 3 is the 3rd impression of the 1st edition, Vol 4 is the 3rd impression of the 1st edition, Vol 5 is the 2nd impression of the 1st edition. There is some rubbing to edges of boards and spines. Slight discolouration to boards with some marking. each volume has the previous owners bookplate affixed to the front paste down. Mottling and spotting to end papers and page edges.