Declarations of War

Len Deighton's collection of short stories explores the devastating experiences of ordinary soldiers across over two thousand years of war, showing the effects of war on the human character and how it can lead to extraordinary deeds.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Len Deighton's only collection of short stories delves into the harrowing experiences of ordinary soldiers across a span of over two thousand years of war. Spanning from Hannibal's march on Rome to the American Civil War, and from a British Hurricane pilot in World War II to a modern conflict unfolding in the Mexican borderlands, each of these tales showcases the profound impact of war on the human psyche and the potential for extraordinary actions, both noble and despicable. Len Deighton, a fearless observer of the intricate tapestry of human existence, has crafted a remarkable body of work that explores the darker corners of humanity and sheds light on the resilience and complexities of the human spirit.

Len Deighton's only collection of short stories delves into the harrowing experiences of ordinary soldiers across a span of over two thousand years of war. Spanning from Hannibal's march on Rome to the American Civil War, and from a British Hurricane pilot in World War II to a modern conflict unfolding in the Mexican borderlands, each of these tales showcases the profound impact of war on the human psyche and the potential for extraordinary actions, both noble and despicable. Len Deighton, a fearless observer of the intricate tapestry of human existence, has crafted a remarkable body of work that explores the darker corners of humanity and sheds light on the resilience and complexities of the human spirit.

Weight: 146g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241505335