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Experience the gripping history of the Second World War through the poignant voices of those who lived it with 'We Shall Never Surrender.' This remarkable account, written in the form of diaries from nine diverse individuals, offers insight into the war's impact on everyday lives, from the home front to high politics. Among the contributors are renowned figures like General Alan Brooke and politician Harold Nicolson, alongside ordinary citizens such as Anne Garnett, George Beardmore, and Clara Milburn. Their personal reflections provide a unique perspective, capturing the resilience, fears, and hopes during a tumultuous time. Delve into a narrative that intertwines personal narratives with the grand tapestry of history, shedding light on the collective human spirit amidst conflict. Ideal for history enthusiasts and readers who appreciate personal stories, this book is an essential addition to any collection. 'We Shall Never Surrender' is a testament to the human experience during World War II, making it a perfect gift for anyone interested in history, memoirs, and diary literature. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9780330511346 Format: B-format paperback Year: 2012 Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK Pages: 356.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780330511346
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 356
Description:
The story of the Second World War told through the voices of those who lived through it.
Through the diaries of nine men and women We Shall Never Surrender tells the story of the war as they experienced it, whether at home struggling simply to keep going, in high office with direct influence on its outcome, or protesting against it. Some of them, like Alan Brooke, who became Chief of the General Staff, the politician Harold Nicolson or the pacifist writer Vera Brittain, are well known. Others – Anne Garnett, the wife of a country solicitor, George Beardmore, a young husband and father with ambitions to become a novelist, or Clara Milburn, a contended wife and mother of an adult son – are not. But in their diaries they all – together with the diplomat Charles Ritchie, the novelist Naomi Mitchison and the resourceful and frequently unconventional Hermione, Countess of Ranfurly – followed the war in their diaries from outbreak to victory.
For some, keeping a diary was a way of documenting their hopes and fears for an unforeseen future. For others, it was a way of carefully preserving their lives on the page, uncertain in what state they would find the world the next time they woke. Together they constitute a remarkable record of human endeavour and human cost, at a time when the whole world was locked in conflict and it often seemed that the outcome rested on the shoulders of one small island.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780330511346
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 356
Description:
The story of the Second World War told through the voices of those who lived through it.
Through the diaries of nine men and women We Shall Never Surrender tells the story of the war as they experienced it, whether at home struggling simply to keep going, in high office with direct influence on its outcome, or protesting against it. Some of them, like Alan Brooke, who became Chief of the General Staff, the politician Harold Nicolson or the pacifist writer Vera Brittain, are well known. Others – Anne Garnett, the wife of a country solicitor, George Beardmore, a young husband and father with ambitions to become a novelist, or Clara Milburn, a contended wife and mother of an adult son – are not. But in their diaries they all – together with the diplomat Charles Ritchie, the novelist Naomi Mitchison and the resourceful and frequently unconventional Hermione, Countess of Ranfurly – followed the war in their diaries from outbreak to victory.
For some, keeping a diary was a way of documenting their hopes and fears for an unforeseen future. For others, it was a way of carefully preserving their lives on the page, uncertain in what state they would find the world the next time they woke. Together they constitute a remarkable record of human endeavour and human cost, at a time when the whole world was locked in conflict and it often seemed that the outcome rested on the shoulders of one small island.