Courage Remembered
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Standing as a solemn tribute to the fallen of two World Wars, Courage Remembered is the definitive account of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission — the organisation responsible for commemorating the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars. Authors T. A. Edwin Gibson and G. Kingsley Ward chronicle the extraordinary history of this monumental endeavour, from the pioneering vision of Sir Fabian Ware to the construction and ongoing care of over 23,000 cemeteries and memorials across 150 countries. With meticulous research and deep reverence, the authors detail the architectural philosophy, horticultural standards, and administrative triumphs that transformed the landscape of grief into enduring places of dignity and beauty. Beyond its historical narrative, this work stands as a profound meditation on memory, sacrifice, and the solemn duty owed to those who gave their lives in service of their nations. Gibson and Ward's prose is measured and authoritative, carrying the weight of the subject with grace, ensuring that every name carved in Portland stone feels present on the page. A vital reference for military historians, genealogists, and anyone moved by the quiet power of a well-tended war grave, Courage Remembered leaves the reader with an indelible question: how do we, the living, truly honour those whose names liveth for evermore?
Author: T. A. Edwin Gibson And G. Kingsley Ward
Format: Hardback
Published: 1989
Genre: WW1
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Standing as a solemn tribute to the fallen of two World Wars, Courage Remembered is the definitive account of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission — the organisation responsible for commemorating the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars. Authors T. A. Edwin Gibson and G. Kingsley Ward chronicle the extraordinary history of this monumental endeavour, from the pioneering vision of Sir Fabian Ware to the construction and ongoing care of over 23,000 cemeteries and memorials across 150 countries. With meticulous research and deep reverence, the authors detail the architectural philosophy, horticultural standards, and administrative triumphs that transformed the landscape of grief into enduring places of dignity and beauty. Beyond its historical narrative, this work stands as a profound meditation on memory, sacrifice, and the solemn duty owed to those who gave their lives in service of their nations. Gibson and Ward's prose is measured and authoritative, carrying the weight of the subject with grace, ensuring that every name carved in Portland stone feels present on the page. A vital reference for military historians, genealogists, and anyone moved by the quiet power of a well-tended war grave, Courage Remembered leaves the reader with an indelible question: how do we, the living, truly honour those whose names liveth for evermore?