Brian Lavery, an established authority on the Napoleonic Wars and World War II, articulates the parallels and defining features of these tumultuous periods in our history. He looks at the style and competence of politicians and military commanders and the leadership and example of great men such as Horatio Nelson and Winston Churchill and examines unexplored official papers. He also considers the war situation as seen by such literary greats as Jane Austen and Evelyn Waugh, as well as the opinions of volunteers and ...
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Brian Lavery, an established authority on the Napoleonic Wars and World War II, articulates the parallels and defining features of these tumultuous periods in our history. He looks at the style and competence of politicians and military commanders and the leadership and example of great men such as Horatio Nelson and Winston Churchill and examines unexplored official papers. He also considers the war situation as seen by such literary greats as Jane Austen and Evelyn Waugh, as well as the opinions of volunteers and servicemen. It provides a unique insight into two distinct periods during which the British national identity was forged and strengthened.
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Near Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Dustwrapper, stout 8vo, pp.448. Illustrated. Studies the beginnings of the war against Napoleon in 1803 and his withdrawal from Boulogne 30 months later, and the months following the Dunkirk evacuation up to September 1940, finding both paralells and key differences in these important periods in our military history. Text very slightly rippled although no other indications of damp whatsoever-book and wrappear appear fine. Heavy book, when wrapped appropriately it will weigh c1100g thus exceeding the 1000g default for the automatic postage quotation-the extra postage will be requested at time of order or enquiry. if to be sent by 1st class UK post or overseas, 2nd class UK no need.
