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Awarded for Valour: A History of the Victoria Cross and the Evolution of British Heroism (2008)
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Palgrave Macmillan
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Jan 1, 2008
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9781349361366

Awarded for Valour: A History of the Victoria Cross and the Evolution of British Heroism (2008)

by Smith, M
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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.

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BrandPalgrave Macmillan
Pub dateJan 1, 2008
ISBN-101349361364
ISBN-139781349361366
LanguageEnglish
Dimensions9.25 × 0.66 × 6.1 in
Weight1 lb
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