{"product_id":"the-elite-9781471156632","title":"The Elite","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Riveting stuff. Through the prism of his experience of the military elite, Fiennes presents a dazzling history of the world's best fighting units to amaze and enthral the reader.' \u003cb\u003eDamien Lewis, Bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eZero Six Bravo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inspired by the \u003cb\u003eheroic\u003c\/b\u003e war time escapades of his father, as well as drawing on his own experiences in the \u003cb\u003especial forces\u003c\/b\u003e, acclaimed adventurer \u003cb\u003eSir Ranulph Fiennes\u003c\/b\u003e thrillingly explores the history of \u003cb\u003eelite military units, from ancient Sparta to the War on Terror\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The \u003cb\u003ebest of the best\u003c\/b\u003e, these elite units have frequently been immortalised on the big screen, and in computer games, for their \u003cb\u003edaring deeds\u003c\/b\u003e. Whether it be fighting on the \u003cb\u003ebattlefield\u003c\/b\u003e, storming forts and castles, \u003cb\u003erescuing hostages\u003c\/b\u003e, high stakes reconnaissance missions or the dramatic \u003cb\u003eassassination of enemy leaders\u003c\/b\u003e, these are the men who are relied upon to undertake \u003cb\u003edangerous\u003c\/b\u003e m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Riveting stuff. Through the prism of his experience of the military elite, Fiennes presents a dazzling history of the world's best fighting units to amaze and enthral the reader.\" -- Damien Lewis","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083994997079,"sku":"9781471156632","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781471156632.jpg?v=1725550707","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-elite-9781471156632","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}