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50 Tales of Valour, Victory and the Vanquished
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James Cutler
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Historic valor and defeat, fifty riveting stories.
If you're someone who finds the interplay of heroism and tragedy in history captivating, then "50 Tales of Valour, Victory, and the Vanquished" might just be your next favorite read. This collection will take you through a rollercoaster of emotions as you explore different facets of human courage and the somber realities of defeat, all stitched together in bite-sized historical narratives.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
50 Tales of Valour, Victory and the Vanquished
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ISBN: 9789357024549
Authors:
James Cutler
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Date of Publication: 2023-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
History
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50 Tales of Valour, Victory and the Vanquished brings to you some of the greatest war and military stories written in the past two hundred years. In this anthology, you will find tales that explore the full range of the horrors and costs of war. There are tales of violence, camaraderie and the action of war, as well as stories that focus on the fallout of war and military action. Regardless of the setting, each story will leave you with a sense of discomfort, wonder and tragedy. The authors featured in this anthology are masters of the genre and some of the very best. From the all-time greats such as Ambrose Bierce, Maupassant and Hemingway to the slightly lesser known but just as effective writers writing after the World Wars, the stories in this collection drive home the futility of war and what it means for the common person.
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Historic valor and defeat, fifty riveting stories.
If you're someone who finds the interplay of heroism and tragedy in history captivating, then "50 Tales of Valour, Victory, and the Vanquished" might just be your next favorite read. This collection will take you through a rollercoaster of emotions as you explore different facets of human courage and the somber realities of defeat, all stitched together in bite-sized historical narratives.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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