Isbn: 9781330130902 - checkered life: an autobiography (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the life of the author from a young age through various hardships and milestones as both a child and scholar. In the early 1800s, his family falls victim to political tragedy and the author struggles with feelings of displacement and longing. Nonetheless, he finds solace in devoted study, particularly in classical history and literature. As the author grows older, he discovers a passion for military history, especially the tactics of ancient Greece and Rome. He develops his own mapmaking skills by creating a detailed plan of his town over the course of a year. Ultimately, the author feels inspired by the Greek War of Independence and considers his potential role in the conflict. This book is a moving account of personal growth, the pursuit of knowledge, and the search for purpose amid tumultuous times. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…