Isbn: 9781333452407 - leaves from a field note-book (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extraordinary account of the Western Front during the First World War, as seen through the eyes of a British officer attached to the General Headquarters staff. It offers a vivid tableau of both the realities and profound human dimension of one of the most impactful conflicts in history. Through a collection of unique vignettes, the author brings us face-to-face with the servicemen from all walks of life. The Indian cooks, the doughty Pathans, and the devoted Sikh sowars are all depicted with humanity and respect. We see the harsh conditions and danger of their everyday existence and sense their indomitable spirit and courage. From the base depot, with its mundane routine of inspections and drilling, to the frontline trenches, where the author encounters a young corporal whose brilliant bayonet instruction saves lives, the book presents a panorama of war's many faces. This book is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit even in the midst of unimaginable horrors. It is a unique record of the Great War and a powerful meditation on the nature of conflict, courage, and the bonds that unite humanity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 318 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.