Awarded for Valour
Download or Read eBook Awarded for Valour PDF written by M. Smith and published by Springer. This book was released on 2008-06-23 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : M. Smith |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2008-06-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230583351 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230583350 |
Rating | : 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Awarded for Valour by : M. Smith
Book excerpt: 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.