{"product_id":"lest-we-forget-war-and-peace-in-100-british-monuments-hardcover","title":"Lest We Forget: War and Peace in 100 British Monuments - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTessa Dunlop\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA monumental new history of British conflict, publishing for the eightieth anniversary of VE Day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e'Impressive. A hundred individual histories, skillfully assembled, built into a poignant meditation on why they still matter' David Olusoga\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e'Brilliant' Piers Morgan\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished for the eightieth anniversary of the end of World War Two, this moving book examines the inspirations and individuals behind our memorial-studded country. Acclaimed historian Tessa Dunlop travels the length and breadth of the United Kingdom on a quest to uncover a story of national warring and national mourning, of fighting each other and of fighting together. In so doing, \u003cem\u003eLest We Forget \u003c\/em\u003esummons a stellar cast of veterans, military experts and families of the fallen to reveal what our monuments and war heroes say about us, both then and now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy did Scotland take nearly 600 years to commemorate its most famous freedom fighter? When did Wellington become anti-Establishment? Who are the Glorious Dead? Can the Cenotaph stay above politics? And how do you commemorate contested, asymmetrical wars?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough veteran testimony and contemporary voices like Falklands hero Simon Weston and HRH The Duke of Kent, Tessa brings to life the pride and the pain involved in commemorating 2,000 years of war and peace across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales in a monumental British story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eLest We Forget\u003c\/em\u003e, freedom is not free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e'In this wonderfully incisive, moving and timely book about commemoration, Dunlop breathes life into 100 British monuments - some famous, others less so - that together reveal our island story. A stunning achievement.' Saul David\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDr Tessa Dunlop\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning broadcaster, historian, and author. Her previous books include \u003cem\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/em\u003ebest-selling \u003cem\u003eThe Century Girls\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Bletchley Girls\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eArmy Girls \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eElizabeth and Philip\u003c\/em\u003e. She has featured in numerous historical and royal documentaries on the BBC, Channel 4 and Channel 5 and is co-host of the podcast \u003cem\u003eWhere Politics Meets History\u003c\/em\u003e. Tessa started life in the Central Highlands of Scotland and now lives in London with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewww.tessadunlop.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e@tessadunlop\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 9.3 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 24, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45775047196869,"sku":"9780008713140","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/w6emhKu83N9780008713140.webp?v=1770529493","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/lest-we-forget-war-and-peace-in-100-british-monuments-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}