C. S. Forester, Max Hastings (Introduction)
The General
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007580071
- author:
- C. S. Forester, Max Hastings (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 12.8 x 2.5 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, World War I 1914-1918
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
C.S. Forester's 1936 masterpiece tells the story of Lt General Herbert Curzon, a man who rose through the ranks of the British army with remarkable speed, yet found himself woefully unprepared for the horrors of World War I. From his early days in the Boer War to his later command of 100,000 soldiers on the Western Front, Curzon's story is one of tragic hubris and the devastating consequences of blind duty. Forester's vivid portrayal of Curzon is both moving and devastating, offering a powerful exploration of the human cost of war and the dangers of unquestioning patriotism. With his characteristic droll relish for human folly, Forester humanises his subject, revealing a complex and multifaceted individual driven by a sense of duty and loyalty, yet ultimately presiding over appalling sacrifice and tragedy. This is a masterful and insightful study of the perils of hubris and the importance of critical thinking in leadership, a fable for our times that remains as relevant today as it was when first published in 1936.
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