Martial Valor: From Beowulf To Vietnam by Alfredo Bonadeo Paperback Book

Description: Martial Valor by Alfredo Bonadeo, Barbara Bates Bonadeo Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description In the popular mind valor is a shining word replete with ethical values; it is associated with daring, strength of body and mind, and generosity; it is the means to realize noble ends and ideals. But literature and history show that valors purpose is often less than high minded and generous. Under the impact of historical or military circumstances valor has changed its use and purpose, sometimes becoming personal pride, a badge of distinction, a means to reputation. Concern with valor has sparked the fear of cowardice and generated degradation to overcome it; it has also prodded soldiers to kill for killings sake. Some have repudiated valor. Overwhelmed by the spectacle of death on the battlefield and by the grief it engenders, valor often lost meaning among combatants, especially among those of World Wars I and II. That is one reason why valor has become in modern conflicts a powerful means of survival for combatants, especially in Vietnam: to save their comrades, wounded or in difficulty, many soldiers have performed deeds more heroic than those done against the enemy. On the other hand valor can degenerate into naked killing, as in Vietnam where combatants facing a wily enemy became frustrated and killed with little discrimination, believing that killing and valor are the same thing. Valor assumes true value when men fight for a cause they believe in and regard as beneficial to the nation and the collectivity; then they spontaneously take risk and fight with disregard of their life. Tolstoys experience on the battlefield and his study of the historical forces prompting men to fight helped him to discover genuine courage. This was the Russians resolve to repulse the French invasion. It was a powerful cause and they deeply believed in it. Independently from military orders the Russians fought with heroism, liberating the country whose life and soil the French had violated. Author Biography Alfredo Bonadeo was born in Volpedo (Italy), emigrated to the United States where he graduated in Romance Languages and Literature at the University of California, Berkeley. He was a Professor of Italian language and literature at the Università of California, Santa Barbara (1969-1994). Has published: Corruption, Conflict and Power in the Works and Times of Niccolò Machiavelli; Mark of the Beast. Death and Degradation in the Literature of the Great War; DAnnunzio and the Great War; Leopardi e la religione della vita. Details ISBN-13 9798894190006 Title Martial Valor Author Alfredo Bonadeo, Barbara Bates Bonadeo Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 210 Publisher Ewings Publishing LLC GE_Item_ID:160076260; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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