Ordeal by Battle (eBook)

Frederick Scott Oliver (Autor)

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2022
463 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734412-4 (EAN)

Infos

Frederick Scott Oliver's 'Ordeal by Battle' is a seminal work of military history that delves deep into the strategies and tactics employed by notable military leaders in various historical battles. Written in a compelling and authoritative style, the book provides readers with a comprehensive analysis of the military conflicts, focusing on the decisions and actions that shaped the outcome of each battle. Oliver's meticulous research and attention to detail paint a vivid picture of the battlefield dynamics, making it a must-read for both history enthusiasts and military scholars. 'Ordeal by Battle' stands as a testament to Oliver's expertise in the field of military history, as he skillfully weaves together narratives of courage, strategy, and sacrifice. Readers will appreciate the richness of detail and the nuanced insights offered by Oliver, solidifying its place as a classic in the genre.

Autor

Frederick Scott Oliver (1864–1934) was a British writer, businessman, and publicist, noteworthy for his contributions to political and economic thought during the early 20th century. His seminal work, 'Ordeal by Battle', published in 1915, offers a contemplation on the First World War that blends a meticulous historical perspective with introspective analysis, an exemplar of his erudite and often prescient commentary on contemporary events. Oliver's literary style in 'Ordeal by Battle' exhibits a rich narrative, grounded in the realism of wartime rigor and the ideals of national and moral duty. As a prominent figure, he served as director of the armaments firm Armstrong Whitworth during the war and was passionate about political reform, advocating for the transformation of the British Empire into a federated state to ensure effective governance and to meet the challenges of modernity. His insights, though anchored in the historical context of his time, reflect a broader concern for the endurance of civil society amid the calamities of conflict, and this theme resonates throughout his work, securing his legacy as a reflective author and an astute observer of the human condition and societal structures.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Schlagworte: 1910s wartime narrative • 1914-1918 • 20th-century conflict • British Literature • classic military novels • classic war novels • defenses • Draft • European war stories • Frederick Scott Oliver works • Geopolitical insight • global catastrophe • Great Britain • Historical Analysis • historical fiction • human cost • military history • military strategy fiction • Political Commentary • scholarly treatise • War Literature • war literature classics • World War • World War I • World War I fiction