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Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire

Michael Palin

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Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire

by Michael Palin
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Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire
Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire

Intimate wartime biography; a personal historical journey.

If you're drawn to narratives that blend personal discovery with historical intrigue, "Great-Uncle Harry" might resonate with you. Michael Palin leads us on a quest that is as much about family and memory as it is about the echoes of war. The book connects the past with the present through painstaking research that reveals not just a family member's life, but also a slice of world history. His storytelling could offer you both an emotional connection and a richer understanding of the Great War's personal impact.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire

by Michael Palin
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ISBN: 9781804940655
Author: Michael Palin
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2024-05-09
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, Biographies & Memoirs, History
Related Topics: Travelogue, Adventure, History, Memoir, Biography, World War II, Historical, War
Goodreads rating: 4.18
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Great-Uncle Harry is an utterly compelling account of an ordinary man who led an extraordinary life. A blend of biography, history, travelogue and personal memoir this is Michael Palin at his very finest.
 

Intimate wartime biography; a personal historical journey.

If you're drawn to narratives that blend personal discovery with historical intrigue, "Great-Uncle Harry" might resonate with you. Michael Palin leads us on a quest that is as much about family and memory as it is about the echoes of war. The book connects the past with the present through painstaking research that reveals not just a family member's life, but also a slice of world history. His storytelling could offer you both an emotional connection and a richer understanding of the Great War's personal impact.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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