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Awarded for Valour A History of the Victoria Cross and the Evolution of British Heroism

Awarded for Valour A History of the Victoria Cross and the Evolution of British Heroism

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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.

Keywords

HistoryEuropeGreat BritainSocial HistoryMilitaryModern

2008Book

Author(s)Melvin Charles Smith

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK

ISBN9780230547056

LanguageEnglish

SpringerLink Book

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