"Gallipoli" — Alan Moorehead — Leather-bound, gilt-edged Easton Press edition
$100.00
A gripping and meticulously researched account of the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign during World War I.
Moorehead, an esteemed journalist and historian, offers a vivid portrayal of the events that unfolded on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915, where Allied forces attempted to secure a strategic victory against the Ottoman Empire.
The book delves into the planning, execution, and disastrous consequences of the campaign, highlighting the bravery and suffering of the soldiers involved, as well as the miscalculations and leadership failures that led to one of the war’s most tragic episodes.
Moorehead's narrative combines detailed military analysis with human stories, making Gallipoli both an informative and deeply moving read. The book is widely regarded as one of the definitive works on the subject, praised for its balance of historical accuracy and compelling storytelling. It captures the horrors and heroism of war, and the profound impact of the Gallipoli campaign on the nations involved.
In a beautiful Easton Press limited edition. Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges, smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines.
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