Navy cloth binding with gilt title and decoration on the spine and front board.

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                    A very nice copy, ideal for the budding collector. 

The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan is a highly acclaimed, best-selling 1959 military history book detailing the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. The Heron Books (London) edition from circa 1960/1980 is a widely collected hardcover that often features distinct gold-embossed covers. 

Book at a Glance

• Author: Cornelius Ryan
• Original Publication: 1959
• Publisher: Heron Books (London)
• Genre: Military History / World War II
• Language: English 

Key Features of the Work

• Pioneering Research: Ryan pioneered a fresh style of military history by basing his narrative on over 1,000 first-hand interviews with veterans, civilians, and officers from all sides of the conflict (American, British, Canadian, French, and German). 
• Human-Centric Approach: Rather than focusing solely on grand strategy, the book captures the gripping, personal experiences of those caught in the initial 24 hours of the invasion. 
• Legacy: The book was adapted into the legendary 1962 20th Century Fox war film. 

NOTE: This is an original  book from the library gathered by the famous Cambridge Don, computer scientist, food and wine connoisseur, Jack Arnold LANG. Note: Jack founded the Michelin Guide ‘Midsummer House’- Cambridge’s paramount restaurant. This dining experience is hidden amongst the grassy pastures and grazing cattle of Midsummer Common and perched on the banks of the River Cam. 

In 2008, Jack was one of the co-founders of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, alongside other members of the Department, and acted as the Foundation’s Chair. The project’s original goals were modest: to build and distribute low-cost computers for prospeive applicants to our Computer Science degree. Initially the project was a “success disaster”, as Jack would say, as demand far outstripped the low-scale manufacturing plans. Ultimately the Raspberry Pi became the UK’s most successful computer with more than 60 million sold to date. Jack was drawn to the educational possibilities of the Raspberry Pi, its potential uses in emerging economies and the way it could support self-directed learning.