Dunkirk: From Disaster to Deliverance Testimonies of the Last Survivors - Rilegato

McKay, Sinclair

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ISBN 10: 1781312931 ISBN 13: 9781781312933

Casa editrice: Aurum Pr Ltd, 2014

Riassunto

The Dunkirk evacuation is an extraordinary historical moment which goes beyond mere consideration of military tactics. Sinclair McKay, author of the Sunday Times bestsellerThe Secret Life of Bletchley Park, delves into the social history of Britain in the early months of World War 2, examining the psychology of a nation fighting for its existence, and the extraordinary way in which the spirit that was conjured on those Channel beaches has become interchangeable with an idea of what constitutes national character.

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Recensione:

‘McKay’s novel way of analysing the crisis makes for interesting reading. This is a worthy addition to the Dunkirk literature. Indeed, McKay’s approach may well play an influential role in how more conventional history books are written in future.’

(Hugh Sebag-Montefiore Daily Telegraph, 4 Stars)

'McKay has done an excellent job of educating. A thoroughly enjoyable, yet exhausting and tragic, read. Sitting on the beach will never be the same again.’

(History of War Magazine, 5*****)

‘Sinclair McKay has uncovered the spirit of the indefatigable little ships. A powerful story of a mass mood, human nature and, above all showing how the expression “Dunkirk spirit” came into the English language.’

(This England)

‘Enthralling book brings home the importance of Dunkirk to the British people.’

(Good Book Guide)

‘Moving testimonies of the last survivors.’

(Choice Magazine)

‘Features veteran interviews and letters, which bring the Dunkirk landings alive.’

(Britain Magazine)

L'autore:

Sinclair McKay is author of the bestselling The Secret Life of Bletchley Park and The Secret Listeners for Aurum, as well as histories of Hammer films, the James Bond films, and the pastime of rambling. He lives in London.

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• Editore: Aurum Pr Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1781312931
• ISBN 13: 9781781312933
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 336