by Neil Oliver · Michael Joseph / Penguin · tapa dura · ISBN 9780718153823
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«Amazing Tales for Making Men out of Boys» is Neil Oliver's history book, published by Michael Joseph/Penguin in hardback (384 pages, in English).
Neil Oliver revives tales of brave and selfless deeds that were part of boys' education, stories passed down by fathers, uncles and grandfathers. With his vivid narratives, he rediscovers episodes of courage, endurance and sacrifice, and argues that camaraderie, loyalty and honour were values that forged men.
Its first edition was published on 15 May 2008. The book is classified under general and world history and biography of adventurers and explorers.
For a general audience interested in history, biographies and true stories of heroism, survival and military history.
Neil Oliver is a Scottish television presenter and author. He has presented several documentary series on archaeology and history, including A History of Scotland, Vikings and Coast. He is also an author of popular history books and historical fiction.
