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Remembered: The History of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Ian Hislop

Remembered: The History of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission By Ian Hislop

Remembered: The History of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission by Ian Hislop


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Charting the development of the magnificent cemeteries and memorials built in 150 countries, this work emphasizes the importance of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's work not only in commemorating the dead, but also in preserving the sites of some of the most historically significant battles of the twentieth century.

Remembered: The History of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Summary

Remembered: The History of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission by Ian Hislop

This lavishly illustrated book marks the 90th anniversary of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which pays tribute to the 1,700,000 men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the two world wars. Charting the development of the magnificent cemeteries and memorials built in 150 countries, Remembered emphasizes the importance of the commission's work not only in commemorating the dead, but also in preserving the sites of some of the most historically significant battles of the twentieth century. The first major illustrated history of its kind for almost fifty years, Remembered is an engaging introduction to the work of the CWGC and its enduring relevance today.

Remembered: The History of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Reviews

The first major illustrated history of its kind for 40 years - THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Brian Harris captures the serenity of the sites, but also their humanity - BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE Superb - A mixture of poignant words and beautiful - brilliant and very often artistic photographs - I would urge anyone with any interest in 20th-century war to purchase this volume - FAMILY HISTORY

About Ian Hislop

Julie Summers is a writer and historian. She is the author of Fearless on Everest (2000), The Shackleton Voyages (2002) and The Colonel of Tamarkan (2005). Brian Harris is an award-winning photographer who has worked for The Times and The Independent newspapers. Ian Hislop is the editor of Private Eye magazine. In 2005 he presented the Channel 4 TV series Not Forgotten, on First World War memorials.

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GOR004396047
9781858943749
1858943744
Remembered: The History of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission by Ian Hislop
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Merrell Publishers Ltd
20070423
192
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