Awаrdеd for Vаlour: A History of thе Victoriа Cross аnd thе Evolution of thе British Concеpt of Hеroism (Studiеs in Militаry аnd Strаtеgic History)
Publisher: Pаlgrаvе Mаcmillаn
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 2008-07-08
List price: $35.00
Based on primary source research, Awarded for Valour 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 in the twenty-first century. The study examines the evolution of the concept of heroism as well, analyzing the nature of the acts that won the VC and how the definition of heroism changed along with the nature of warfare.Based on primary source research, Awarded for Valour is the most comprehensive history of the Victoria Cross available, tracing the evolution of the award from its ince...