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Exploring the often-overlooked darker aspects of Georgian England, this history delves into the cut-throat realities of life during this vibrant era. Through detailed accounts and analysis, it reveals the social dynamics, economic challenges, and personal struggles faced by individuals, painting a vivid picture of a time marked by both elegance and harshness. The book illuminates the complexities of daily existence, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of this fascinating period in history.

The definitive biography of one of Antarctic exploration's little known heroes

The first book to reveal the dramatic true story of the crossing of Antarctica

Highlighting the true heroism of Antarctic explorers, the dangers they face and the equipment used to prevail

In 1943 Winston Churchill's War Cabinet met to discuss the opening of a new front, fought not on the beaches of Normandy or in the jungles of Burma but amid the blizzards and glaciers of the Antarctic.

Set against the backdrop of the harsh Antarctic landscape, the narrative follows the British Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, led by Vivian Fuchs and Sir Edmund Hillary, as they aim to fulfill Shackleton's dream of crossing Antarctica. Utilizing modern technology like motor-sledges and tractors, they embark on a daunting 2,000-mile journey fraught with extreme temperatures and treacherous terrain. The expedition evolves into a fierce competition between the two leaders, reminiscent of the historic race between Scott and Amundsen, highlighting human resilience and ambition in the face of nature's fury.

Double-page maps with annotated overlays, along with insert maps, photographs, detailed narrative, and eyewitness accounts from personal records explain the Great War battle by battle, and illuminate the global politics behind it. 10,000 first printing.