Famous 1914-1918

by Richard van Emden and Victor Piuk

Book Overview

Famous tells the Great War stories of twenty of Britain's most respected, best known and even notorious celebrities. They include politicians, actors, writers, an explorer, a sculptor and even a murderer. The generation that grew up in the late 19th century enlisted enthusiastically in the defense of the country. Many would become household names such as Basil Rathbone, the definitive Sherlock Holmes, A.A. Milne, creator of Winnie the Pooh, and John...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844156427
• ISBN13: 9781844156429
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.2" x 9.2"