In late 1936, the idealistic young George Orwell set out for Spain to join the Republican Army in its battle against the fascists.
...Helena's home is like anyone else's, with a husb&, two daughters & a job she enjoys. But no one knows the truth about her dark
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Explores the conflict of ideas, beliefs & cultures & shows both the contradictions & diversity of holy war. This book draws on contemporary writings
- on chronicles, songs, sermons, travel diaries & peace treaties
- to focus on people & events we thought we knew well.