{"product_id":"war-stories-9781473618299","title":"War Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA uniquely intimate account of ordinary men and women who rose to the challenge of war with acts of great heroism and humanity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly readable . . . an intimate and varied account of fascinating stories of people at war . . . a very engaging and recommendable work that is well paced\u003c\/b\u003e * History of War *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe diverse scope means that it's as good to dip in and out of as it is to read cover to cover\u003c\/b\u003e * History Revealed *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eClear and energetic delivery . . . women are well represented . . . memorialises the extraordinary courage, cunning and compassion of ordinary people . . . Snow and MacMillan cover conflicts from the 18th century to the present, spanning five continents, and their subjects are not just soldiers but the full range of people affected by war: doctors, nurses, inventors ,civilians, spies and spouses . . . the book reminds us that valour can be the flip side of arrogance, recklessness or mindless patriotism\u003c\/b\u003e * Daily Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the SAS to spies, runners and civilian acts of bravery, commanders, traitors and war heroes, children and turncoats, those recognised and long forgotten, it is an extraordinary collection and a riveting read\u003c\/b\u003e * Oxford Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWar Stories\u003c\/i\u003e is written by two veteran journalists (husband and wife, a Brit and a Canadian) who know the best way to deliver an entertaining history lesson is through the stories of those who lived it. The collection covers almost three centuries and 34 men and women . . . Ten of the 34 are women, unusual in a military history\u003c\/b\u003e * Toronto Star *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmid works about past strategies and great conflicts this book provides a different approach and a refreshing read . . . Peter Snow and his wife pace a story and hold attention . . . A serious and well researched book\u003c\/b\u003e * Church Times *","brand":"John Murray Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408802390359,"sku":"9781473618299","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781473618299.jpg?v=1730504261","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/war-stories-9781473618299","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}