Books by C S Forester
The General
by C S Forester
C.S. Forester was a historical novelist, though this book, The General, may not count strictly as a historical novel because it was set in a period he himself lived through, the First World War. It was recommended to us by the late and great British military historian, Sir Michael Howard, as “a book that has been largely forgotten but which I very strongly recommend to anybody who wants to understand the First World War.” An added bonus is that it’s also reasonably short.
Interviews where books by C S Forester were recommended
The best books on War, recommended by Michael Howard
Fear is a great examiner of one’s character, argues the World War II veteran and eminent historian of war, Sir Michael Howard. He recommends the best books on war—two on strategy and three on what it’s actually like for soldiers and commanding officers.
