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Admiral Jellicoe

Admiral Jellicoe

Arthur Applin

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Historia
ISBN:
9789354598616
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In a storm of decisions that shaped a nation’s fate, Admiral Jellicoe emerges not merely as a commander but as a defining figure of modern naval leadership.Arthur Applin’s historical biography offers a lucid, moving portrait set within Britain’s intense world war era. The book blends meticulous naval history with a human, intimate study of leadership under pressure, revealing how Jellicoe’s strategic deftness and steadfast resolve helped steer the British navy through peril and uncertainty. It is a compelling entry point for history enthusiasts and a solid source for military scholars alike, grounding grand events in the lived experience of those who steered ships, confronted risk, and faced rumours and reprisal with steadiness.This edition is more than a reprint. Out of print for decades, it has been restored for today’s audience and for future generations, preserving the cadence, nuance, and moral questions of a great naval figure. Alpha Editions treats the work as a cultural treasure, a collector’s item for readers who value precise history and lyrical, thoughtful prose. Its appeal spans the casual reader drawn to wartime drama and the classic-literature collector seeking a lasting naval leadership book within the British navy setting.Keywords gently woven into a narrative of power, duty, and consequence, this is essential reading for anyone exploring historical biography, naval history, and the timeless lessons of leadership under pressure.

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