The Road Past Mandalay: A Personal Narrative
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Masters
Binding: Hardback
Published: Michael Joseph, 1961
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Marks and specks on cloth. Bumping on corners and spine. Otherwise, internally sound, clean text.
The Road Past Mandalay: A Personal Narrative chronicles John Masters' harrowing experiences as a British officer in the unforgiving Burma campaign of World War II. This compelling autobiography details the brutal realities of jungle warfare, the strategic complexities of the conflict, and the profound personal toll it exacted. Masters presents a candid and often poignant account of leadership under extreme duress, illustrating the courage and resilience of the soldiers he commanded. His narrative uncovers the unique challenges faced by Allied forces in the Far East, offering an invaluable firsthand perspective on a pivotal yet often overlooked theater of war. It stands as a powerful testament to the human spirit amidst the chaos of battle, providing a vivid and unforgettable portrait of wartime service.
Author: John Masters
Binding: Hardback
Published: Michael Joseph, 1961
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Marks and specks on cloth. Bumping on corners and spine. Otherwise, internally sound, clean text.
The Road Past Mandalay: A Personal Narrative chronicles John Masters' harrowing experiences as a British officer in the unforgiving Burma campaign of World War II. This compelling autobiography details the brutal realities of jungle warfare, the strategic complexities of the conflict, and the profound personal toll it exacted. Masters presents a candid and often poignant account of leadership under extreme duress, illustrating the courage and resilience of the soldiers he commanded. His narrative uncovers the unique challenges faced by Allied forces in the Far East, offering an invaluable firsthand perspective on a pivotal yet often overlooked theater of war. It stands as a powerful testament to the human spirit amidst the chaos of battle, providing a vivid and unforgettable portrait of wartime service.