Man of War: My Adventures in the World of Historical Reenactment - Hardcover

Schroeder, Charlie

3.65

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9781594630910: Man of War: My Adventures in the World of Historical Reenactment

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1594630917 ISBN 13: 9781594630910

Publisher: Hudson st Pr, 2012

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Traces the author's visits to reenactment sites throughout America where the author has participated in stagings of famous military battles, explaining the motivations behind such activities and the ways in which active participation taught him about historical events.

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Review:

"An offbeat, occasionally insightful and funny memoir"--" The Wall Street Journal "

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""Man of War" is an unexpected treat! I was enamored of Charlie Schroeder's travelogue through the subculture of reenactment and fascinated by his modern take on ancient warfare. (Who knew the proper buttons were so important?) They say war is Hell, yet this book is a heck of a lot of fun."

Jen Lancaster, bestsellling author of "Jeneration X"

"Charlie Schroeder has produced a rollicking good ride in this compulsively scintillating book. From first page to last, it is an often surprising delight."

Jay Winik, bestselling author of "April 1865"

"A hilarious romp through 3000 years of history, one forced march at a time."

J. Maarten Troost, author of "The Sex Lives of Cannibals"

"The wonderfully funny and humane Charlie Schroeder has served his country valiantly, and now we should all honor him by buying his book. The best way to spread the word? A period-authentic confetti cannon."

Henry Alford, author of "Would It Kill You to Stop Doing That?"

"An entertaining read. The companionable author s gimlet eye rarely misses the absurd or touching incidents he encountered during his explorations."

Kirkus Reviews

"An offbeat, occasionally insightful and funny memoir"

The Wall Street Journal

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"Man of War is an unexpected treat! I was enamored of Charlie Schroeder's travelogue through the subculture of reenactment and fascinated by his modern take on ancient warfare. (Who knew the proper buttons were so important?) They say war is Hell, yet this book is a heck of a lot of fun." Jen Lancaster, bestsellling author of Jeneration X
"Charlie Schroeder has produced a rollicking good ride in this compulsively scintillating book. From first page to last, it is an often surprising delight." Jay Winik, bestselling author of April 1865
"A hilarious romp through 3000 years of history, one forced march at a time." J. Maarten Troost, author of The Sex Lives of Cannibals
"The wonderfully funny and humane Charlie Schroeder has served his country valiantly, and now we should all honor him by buying his book. The best way to spread the word? A period-authentic confetti cannon." Henry Alford, author of Would It Kill You to Stop Doing That?
"An entertaining read. The companionable author s gimlet eye rarely misses the absurd or touching incidents he encountered during his explorations." Kirkus Reviews
"An offbeat... and funny memoir." The Wall Street Journal"

About the Author:

CHARLIE SCHROEDER is a writer, public radio producer, and actor. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Reader's Digest, and Los Angeles Times as well as in Best American Sports Writing 2006. Radio stories he has produced have been featured on NPR, including Weekend America, Only a Game, On the Media, and Soundcheck. He lives in Los Angeles, California. Visit charlieschroeder.com.

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