Awarded for Valour: A History of the Victoria Cross and the Evolution of British Heroism: A History of the Victoria Cross and the Evolution of the ... (Studies in Military and Strategic History) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Awarded for Valour: A History of the Victoria Cross and the Evolution of British Heroism: A History of the Victoria Cross and the Evolution of the ... (Studies in Military and Strategic History) Book

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.Read More

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  • Blackwell

    The Victoria Cross: the highest standard of valour. The exploits of its winners are the stuff of imperial and national legend. But what were the circumstances of its creation, and how has its significance altered since then? Over 1300 VCs have...

  • 0230547052
  • 9780230547056
  • Dr Melvin Charles Smith
  • 23 June 2008
  • Palgrave Macmillan
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 288
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