Andrew Gimson
Gimson's Heroes Hardback Book
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A witty, unforgettable celebration of the courage, genius and defiance that changed the course of history Jacob ReesMoggGimson makes excellent cases for all his choices. His "cardinal point" about heroes, "seen from Homer to Hollywood, is that they are enjoyable". That is so right no one who is immensely worthy but boring can be a hero Charles MooreThis is a lovely book to dip in and out of, every visit an education John RentoulA brilliant compendium of Britains most renowned heroes from Boudicca to Mandela, illustrated by Martin Rowson.Heroes have flaws, but their stories stir the soul. In Gimsons Heroes, bestselling author Andrew Gimson traces the lives of fifty astonishing individuals who had the courage to defy conventional wisdom.From Horatio Nelson disobeying orders to Lord Byron scandalising polite society Grace Darling rowing through a deadly storm to Florence Nightingale teaching the British how to nurse these icons are no mere monuments of history, but living, breathing people of daring and defiance. Here are stories of resolve and sacrifice Wallace Hartley plays on as the Titanic goes down, Noor Inayat Khan refuses to flee from occupied France, Stan Hollis storms an enemy pillbox and Nelson Mandela brings down the white regime in South Africa.A hero, Gimson concludes, is someone with the courage, originality and genius to see what must be done and to dare to do it, no matter the cost. Complemented by Martin Rowsons uniquely charming illustrations, Gimsons...
Binding: Hardback;336 pages; Publisher: Hachette UK Distribution; Classification: HBJD1; Weight: 698 g; Dimensions: 242 x 164 x 34
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A witty, unforgettable celebration of the courage, genius and defiance that changed the course of history Jacob ReesMoggGimson makes excellent cases for all his choices. His "cardinal point" about heroes, "seen from Homer to Hollywood, is that they are enjoyable". That is so right no one who is immensely worthy but boring can be a hero Charles MooreThis is a lovely book to dip in and out of, every visit an education John RentoulA brilliant compendium of Britains most renowned heroes from Boudicca to Mandela, illustrated by Martin Rowson.Heroes have flaws, but their stories stir the soul. In Gimsons Heroes, bestselling author Andrew Gimson traces the lives of fifty astonishing individuals who had the courage to defy conventional wisdom.From Horatio Nelson disobeying orders to Lord Byron scandalising polite society Grace Darling rowing through a deadly storm to Florence Nightingale teaching the British how to nurse these icons are no mere monuments of history, but living, breathing people of daring and defiance. Here are stories of resolve and sacrifice Wallace Hartley plays on as the Titanic goes down, Noor Inayat Khan refuses to flee from occupied France, Stan Hollis storms an enemy pillbox and Nelson Mandela brings down the white regime in South Africa.A hero, Gimson concludes, is someone with the courage, originality and genius to see what must be done and to dare to do it, no matter the cost. Complemented by Martin Rowsons uniquely charming illustrations, Gimsons...
Binding: Hardback;336 pages; Publisher: Hachette UK Distribution; Classification: HBJD1; Weight: 698 g; Dimensions: 242 x 164 x 34
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Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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Gimson's Heroes Hardback Book
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