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Vimy : The Battle and the Legend by Tim Cook 2017, Hardcover Ridge Canada WWI
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- Note del venditore
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- ISBN
- 9780735233164
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Canada
ISBN-10
0735233160
ISBN-13
9780735233164
eBay Product ID (ePID)
234358373
Product Key Features
Book Title
Vimy : the Battle and the Legend
Number of Pages
488 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Modern / 20th Century, Military / World War I, Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-)
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
25.3 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-380968
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Praise for Vimy : "There is no one better equipped to retell the Vimy story than Cook." -- The Chronicle Herald "Through this book, Cook...cements himself as the nation's premier military historian."-- The Vancouver Sun Praise for At the Sharp End : "Provides an intimate look at the Canadian men who fought in World War One....An engrossing, moving experience."-- The London Free Press Praise for Shock Troops : "Cook has written what will surely be the definitive history of the Canadian Army in the First World War."-- Edmonton Journal Praise for The Madman and the Butcher : "[A] masterful book."-- Maclean's "In The Madman and the Butcher , [Cook] tells at least two stories that deserve that overused word "epic"....An emotive writer....He has a playwright's ear for knowing when to let his subjects speak for themselves."-- The Globe and Mail, Praise for At the Sharp End : "Provides an intimate look at the Canadian men who fought in World War One....An engrossing, moving experience."- -The London Free Press Praise for Shock Troops : "Cook has written what will surely be the definitive history of the Canadian Army in the First World War."-- Edmonton Journal Praise for The Madman and the Butcher : "[A] masterful book."-- Maclean's "In The Madman and the Butcher , [Cook] tells at least two stories that deserve that overused word "epic"....An emotive writer....He has a playwright's ear for knowing when to let his subjects speak for themselves."-- The Globe and Mail, Longlisted for British Columbia's National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction 2018 S hortlisted for the 2018 JW Dafoe Book Prize Praise for Vimy : "There is no one better equipped to retell the Vimy story than Cook." -- The Chronicle Herald "Through this book, Cook...cements himself as the nation's premier military historian."-- The Vancouver Sun Praise for At the Sharp End : "Provides an intimate look at the Canadian men who fought in World War One....An engrossing, moving experience."-- The London Free Press Praise for Shock Troops : "Cook has written what will surely be the definitive history of the Canadian Army in the First World War."-- Edmonton Journal Praise for The Madman and the Butcher : "[A] masterful book."-- Maclean's "In The Madman and the Butcher , [Cook] tells at least two stories that deserve that overused word "epic"....An emotive writer....He has a playwright's ear for knowing when to let his subjects speak for themselves."-- The Globe and Mail
Dewey Decimal
940.431
Synopsis
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER Winner of the 2018 JW Dafoe Book Prize Longlisted for British Columbia's National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction 2018 A bold new telling of the defining battle of the Great War, and how it came to signify and solidify Canada's national identity Why does Vimy matter? How did a four-day battle at the midpoint of the Great War, a clash that had little strategic impact on the larger Allied war effort, become elevated to a national symbol of Canadian identity? Tim Cook, Canada's foremost military historian and a Charles Taylor Prize winner, examines the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the way the memory of it has evolved over 100 years. The operation that began April 9, 1917, was the first time the four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together. More than 10,000 Canadian soldiers were killed or injured over four days--twice the casualty rate of the Dieppe Raid in August 1942. The Corps' victory solidified its reputation among allies and opponents as an elite fighting force. In the wars' aftermath, Vimy was chosen as the site for the country's strikingly beautiful monument to mark Canadian sacrifice and service. Over time, the legend of Vimy took on new meaning, with some calling it the "birth of the nation." The remarkable story of Vimy is a layered skein of facts, myths, wishful thinking, and conflicting narratives. Award-winning writer Tim Cook explores why the battle continues to resonate with Canadians a century later. He has uncovered fresh material and photographs from official archives and private collections across Canada and from around the world. On the 100th anniversary of the event, and as Canada celebrates 150 years as a country, Vimy is a fitting tribute to those who fought the country's defining battle. It is also a stirring account of Canadian identity and memory, told by a masterful storyteller., Why does Vimy matter? Tim Cook, Canada's foremost military historian and a Charles Taylor Prize winner, examines the battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 and the way the memory of it has evolved over 100 years. Vimy is unlike any other battle in Canadian history: it has been described as the birth of the nation. But the meaning of that phrase has never been explored, nor has any writer explained why the battle continues to resonate with Canadians.
LC Classification Number
D545.V5
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- y***c (472)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimi 6 mesiAcquisto verificatoSeller posted a stock photo and not pic of book as is, but its condition still a great value for the price and was packed to keep it safe during transit. Contents written by seller on outside of package? Book shipped the first day of eBay ETA and arrived two postal days later with no communication, but it got here. Probs won't go to again, but this was a nice C+ transaction.The Katja Ser.: Katja from the Punk Band by Simon Logan (2010, Trade Paperback) (N° 386649529182)
- 0***a (3)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Mese scorsoAcquisto verificatoFast shipping, item arrived a week ahead of schedule and in excellent condition, just as described. Very good value for this hard-to-find book. Shipping cost was reasonable considering large size of this book and its weight. Packaging ensured item arrived in perfect condition. I received multiple email updates with helpful tracking info. Very professional overall. Would gladly buy again from this seller.
- r***9 (452)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Mese scorsoAcquisto verificatoArrived safely, luckily. Packaged ok but in used plastic bags in poor condition, and used card-board single sheet instead of a comic book mailer. I dont sell very often, so this might work for many sellers; however as a buyer just know that it is much easier to have comics damaged in the mail that way, so ask the seller about it if that matters to you. The seller gave me a slight discount for combined mailing, which is good for the costs involved. Overall still positive.
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