Symbol of Courage: A History of the Victoria Cross de Arthur, Max - 2004

Hardback. Very Good.

Hardback. Like New.

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Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd, 2004. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,100grams, ISBN:9780283073519

Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd, 2004-06-18. Hardcover. Very Good. 4.7964 in x 23.5821 in x 15.3883 in.

London: Sidgwick & Jackson. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 2004. Hardcover. 0283073519 . 686 p. 24 cm. Sound and square binding in paper-covered boards. Minor wear to the corner tips. Text block edges slightly yellowed. Inside pages are clean and unmarked. Dust jacket has a little wear along the edges and is lightly shelf rubbed. The story of the establishment of the Victoria Cross medal for bravery, with a narrative of every conflict in which the VC has been awarded up to the time of publication of this book. Includes a complete listing of every VC holder with details of the action in which he won the medal. Illustrated with black and white photographs. May require extra postage due to weight of book. .

London: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd, 2004. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book

London England: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd. Fine/Near Fine. 2004. First Edition. Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo 0283073519 Hardback Hardback. First Edition. Symbol of Courage. This book is a ground-breaking history of Britain's most famous medal, the Victoria Cross, and a tribute to the extraordinary men who have won it. The Victoria Cross can only be awarded for 'most conspicious bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy'. It has been awarded only 1,354 times since the Crimean War, the majority of medals going to British and Commonwealth troops. This book vividly brings the story of the medal to life. After telling of Queen Victoria's concern for her troops, and how she devised the Victoria Cross, there is a narrative history of every conflict in which the VC has been awarded - from the Crimean War to the Flaklands. it also gives a complete listing of… Leer más

London: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd. Fine/Near Fine. 2004. First Edition First Printing. Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo 0283073519 Hardcover Hardcover Symbol of Courage: A History of the Victoria Cross First Edition First Printing an excellent copy history of Britain`s most famous medal, and a moving examination of the nature of extreme courage. The Victoria Cross can only be awarded for `most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.` It has been awarded only 1,354 times since the Crimean War, the majority going to British and Commonwealth troops. Symbol of Courage vividly brings the story of the medal to life, giving a narrative history from the Crimean War to the recent war in Afghanistan. It includes many first-hand accounts of individual acts of bravery and describes what happened to the VC holders, some of whom found `it was harder wearing the medal… Leer más