Shaw: Playing 1.e4 Vol.2 Damen Gambit Rückständiger Bauer

Rückständiger Bauer

Masters of the Chessboard by Richard Réti and Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual by Mark Dvoretsky are three that come to mind

This book by Cyrus Lakdawala

he gives the reader a clear way to expand his understanding of this vital part of the game

but also how it was all built up from the beginning

Shaw: Playing 1.e4 Vol.2 Damen Gambit Rückständiger BauerDeveloping an effective repertoire with 1. e4 requires extensive research, mixed with fine judgement and a good deal of creativity. In this, the second of three volumes, GM John Shaw turns the analytical spotlight on the French Defence, advocating his own favourite weapon for White, the Tarrasch Variation. The final part of the book begins the mammoth task of tackling the Sicilian Defence, by considering a number of rare but tricky options available