{"product_id":"2940151145152","title":"Men of War","description":"War has been pervasive throughout the history of mankind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut who were these men that fought and why did they fight? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection of essays by Philip Guedalla examines those question all the way from soldiers of the Norman Conquest through to the Ironsides of the English Civil right up to those men who took to the ramparts and fought during the revolutions across Europe in 1848. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuedalla analyses not just the common soldiers but also the strategies which were implemented as well as the generals who led them from King Alfred the Great to King Frederick the Great. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe explores the lives of politicians like Leon Gambetta and how they contributed towards reforming their nation's political views and standpoints in relation to war. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Men of War' is a highly detailed, narrative-focused account of the lives of several men throughout history famed for their ability to wage war. Philip Guedalla was a renowned historian of his day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for Philip Guedalla: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Polished, witty, lucid, excellently proportioned.' – The Times \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A brilliant piece of work.' – Spectator \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Lively, dashing, entertaining.' – Daily Telegraph \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEndeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via  We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.","brand":"Endeavour Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47068839936240,"sku":"2940151145152","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940151145152_p0.jpg?v=1764007498","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940151145152","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}