Awarded for Valour: A History of the Victoria Cross and the Evolution of British Heroism - Hardcover
by M. Smith
$47.99
$48.00
Quantity
01
Pay over time for orders over $35.00 with
Offers & Perks
Earn 47 points with this purchase
Added to your rewards balance after checkout.
100 points welcome bonus
Create an account and start with extra points.
Availability:In StockContributor:M. SmithSeries:Studies in Military and Strategic HistoryTheme:Chronological Period/Modern, Cultural Region/BritishPublish date:6/23/2008Pages:281
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Palgrave MacMillanISBN-13:9780230547056ISBN-10:0230547052UPC:9780230547056Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Social History, Europe, MilitaryBook Topic:Great BritainSize:9.30 x 6.40 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.568Product ID:SCN2SBTACF
Based on primary source research, this is the most comprehensive history of the Victoria Cross available, tracing the evolution of the award from its inception in 1856 to the most recent bestowals. The study also examines the evolution of the concept of heroism and how the definition of heroism changed along with the nature of warfare.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Palgrave MacMillanISBN-13:9780230547056ISBN-10:0230547052UPC:9780230547056Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Social History, Europe, MilitaryBook Topic:Great BritainSize:9.30 x 6.40 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.568Product ID:SCN2SBTACF
MELVIN CHARLES SMITH has taught at a variety of institutions, holding appointments at West Carolina University, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, the United States Millitary Academy at West Point, and Texas A&M International University. He is currently in a tenure-track position with the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky, USA.
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Free shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Conditions apply.