The Long Weekend Graves and Hodge New Folio Society [2009]

Description The Long Weekend Robert Graves and Alan Hodge A Social History of Great Britain 1918-1939. “In June 1940 the straggling remains of the defeated British Expeditionary Force in France had limped back across the Channel, leaving their dead, their wounded and those taken prisoner, as well as most of their weapons and equipment, behind on the beaches of Dunkirk. . It was at this moment that the British writer and poet, Robert Graves, with the help of another poet and historian, Alan Hodge, set out to encapsulate for their fellow countrymen and women the years that had passed since Britain was last at war with Germany. The Long Weekend, with its suggestion of leisure, of breathing space, of years out, is bookended by war. It starts with the Armistice: it ends with Hitler’s failure to accept the British ultimatum to withdraw German troops from Poland, and the Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s declaration at 11.15 on the morning of Sunday 3 September 1939 ‘that consequently this country is at war with Germany’.” (The Folio Society) Features; Folio Society First Impression Publisher Folio Society, London; [2009] Printed Cloth Hardback, 412 pp With Colour Plates Size 250 x 180mm, 1.5kg Condition: New – Still in Original Cellophane 5 Good Reasons To BUY NOW !!! FREE UK Delivery, Overseas Postage at Reduced Rate Superfast Delivery – I always try to post within 24 hrs of payment to ensure you get your book(s) as quickly as possible. Professional Packaging – I always use Top Quality packaging products to ensure you receive your item in the condition it was sent. Member of IOBA – “The books you want…from sellers you can trust”, www.ioba.org 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed – If you are not 100% satisfied with your book then simply return it for a refund HCBOOKSONLINE Love Books – Love My Website If you require any further information please email me.