Isbn: 9789371132299 - the narrative of a blockade-runner (16 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The narrative of a blockade-runner focuses on the internal upheaval triggered by shifting loyalties during conflict, revealing how allegiance to state overrides national identity. The account explores the transformation of military professionals as they adapt to rapid political change, exchanging institutional discipline for regional loyalty. Early recollections of fort life highlight the confusion and urgency that follow a state's decision to secede, drawing attention to how individuals navigate redefined duties in a collapsing union. Naval engagement is less about external battle and more about internal recalibration, where preparation becomes symbolic of uncertain futures. Emphasis on naval mobilization captures a unique view of war's machinery not as heroic but as fragmented by ideological realignment. The account underscores the unease of defending geography rather than principle, with soldiers thrust into roles that blur duty and belief. Strategic positioning on rivers and forts speaks to more than military advantage; it reflects psychological adjustment to unfamiliar commands. As scenes unfold near critical ports, anticipation replaces action, and the encroaching Union presence is felt more through tension than combat. The focus remains fixed on the emotional texture of war's beginning rather than its outcome, emphasizing disruption, adaptation, and identity. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The narrative of a blockade-runner focuses on the internal upheaval triggered by shifting loyalties during conflict, revealing how allegiance to state overrides national identity. The account explores the transformation of military professionals as they adapt to rapid political change, exchanging institutional discipline for regional loyalty. Early recollections of fort life highlight the confusion and urgency that follow a state's decision to secede, drawing attention to how individuals navigate redefined duties in a collapsing union. Naval engagement is less about external battle and more about internal recalibration, where preparation becomes symbolic of uncertain futures. Emphasis on naval mobilization captures a unique view of war's machinery not as heroic but as fragmented by ideological realignment. The account underscores the unease of defending geography rather than principle, with soldiers thrust into roles that blur duty and belief. Strategic positioning on rivers and forts speaks to more than military advantage; it reflects psychological adjustment to unfamiliar commands. As scenes unfold near critical ports, anticipation replaces action, and the encroaching Union presence is felt more through tension than combat. The focus remains fixed on the emotional texture of war's beginning rather than its outcome, emphasizing disruption, adaptation, and identity. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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