The Breaker
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
The historical novel The Breaker by Kit Denton chronicles the controversial court-martial and execution of Harry Breaker Morant, an Australian soldier during the Second Boer War. This gripping narrative reconstructs the events leading to his demise, presenting a powerful account that questions the nature of military justice and the complexities of wartime morality. Denton masterfully illustrates the political machinations and personal tragedies that defined this pivotal moment in colonial history. The narrative maintains a dramatic and poignant tone, drawing readers into the harsh realities of conflict and the enduring legacy of a man caught between duty and injustice. It argues for a re-examination of the historical record, offering a compelling and thought-provoking account of-provoking account.
Author: Kit Denton
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Angus and Robertson • Publishers
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
The historical novel The Breaker by Kit Denton chronicles the controversial court-martial and execution of Harry Breaker Morant, an Australian soldier during the Second Boer War. This gripping narrative reconstructs the events leading to his demise, presenting a powerful account that questions the nature of military justice and the complexities of wartime morality. Denton masterfully illustrates the political machinations and personal tragedies that defined this pivotal moment in colonial history. The narrative maintains a dramatic and poignant tone, drawing readers into the harsh realities of conflict and the enduring legacy of a man caught between duty and injustice. It argues for a re-examination of the historical record, offering a compelling and thought-provoking account of-provoking account.