Everyday Heroism: Victorian Constructions of the Heroic Civilian
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Heroism in the 19th and early 20th centuries is synonymous with military endeavours, imperial adventures and the 'great men of history'. There was, however, another prominent and influential strand of the idea which has, until now, been largely overlooked. This book seeks to address this oversight and establish new avenues of study by revealing and examining 'everyday' heroism; acts of life-risking bravery, undertaken by otherwise ordinary individuals,...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1441106650
ISBN13:9781441106650
Release Date:March 2014
Publisher:Bloomsbury Academic
Length:280 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"
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