{"title":"Nick Higham","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Nick Higham collection, where history and military enthusiasts will find a fascinating exploration into the past. Nick Higham, a seasoned writer and journalist, delivers meticulously researched narratives that bring historical events and figures to life in a captivating manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you’ll find notable works such as \u003cem\u003eMavericks\u003c\/em\u003e, which takes readers on an intriguing journey through the lives of unconventional figures who shaped the course of British history. Higham’s ability to weave compelling stories with historical insights makes his books a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of our past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history buff or simply curious about the forces that have shaped our world, Nick Higham's works offer both depth and entertainment. Explore this collection and discover the vibrant tapestry of history like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mavericks-by-nick-higham-9781526677013","title":"Mavericks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Wildly exciting'\u003c\/b\u003e KATE ADIE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Thoroughly gripping ... An action-packed tale'\u003c\/b\u003e JUSTIN MAROZZI, \u003ci\u003eTHE TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Beautifully written'\u003c\/b\u003e LOUIS DE BERNIÈRES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Stimulating... entertaining and instructive’\u003c\/b\u003e JULIAN EVANS, \u003ci\u003eDAILY TELEGRAPH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe forgotten story of a group of British mavericks who took on an impossible mission with a daring and fearless approach.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the First World War drew to a close and regimes began to collapse across Europe, British officials plotted \u003cb\u003ea daring campaign\u003c\/b\u003e to send \u003cb\u003ean unlikely band of maverick soldiers, diplomats and spies\u003c\/b\u003e to the chaotic region around the Caspian Sea. Their mission: to block the advance of the Turks, to hold back the rising Bolsheviks and prevent a Turkish-inspired jihad overwhelming India, and to secure the vital supply of oil from Baku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was \u003cb\u003ean almost impossible task\u003c\/b\u003e, but \u003ci\u003eMavericks\u003c\/i\u003e tells the gripping stories of the remarkable and enterprising characters at the centre of it all, who would be tested to the limit. There was \u003cb\u003eLionel Dunsterville\u003c\/b\u003e, the inspiration for Kipling’s Stalky and commander of the expedition; \u003cb\u003eRanald MacDonell\u003c\/b\u003e, a Scottish aristocrat and diplomat who smuggled millions of roubles for the war effort; \u003cb\u003eEdward Noel\u003c\/b\u003e, a seemingly indestructible soldier who was held hostage for sixty-five days in horrific conditions; \u003cb\u003eToby Rawlinson\u003c\/b\u003e, the younger brother of one of Britain’s most senior generals and a brilliant inventor; and \u003cb\u003eReginald Teague-Jones\u003c\/b\u003e, a spy who printed his own currency and would eventually emerge as an author at the age of ninety-nine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on personal diaries, memoirs and once-secret government archives, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMavericks\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life a cast of eccentric heroes\u003c\/b\u003e who survived against all odds to tell their extraordinary tales. This is a propulsive story of boldness and intrigue, \u003cb\u003eset in a forgotten corner of the Great War\u003c\/b\u003e where the rules were made to be broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340914704620,"sku":"9781526677013","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2d5548cf39452f5d4d63d4d7a2e14221.jpg?v=1772190589"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/nick-higham.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}