
First World War in Quotes, The
Ammonite Press(Author)
Ammonite Press
Published on 6. August 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-78145-118-2 (ISBN)
Description
The First World War saw the mobilisation of 70 million combatants from the world's great powers and resulted in the death of more than nine million. With the aid of almost 100 photographs from the news archives of Mirrorpix, this book offers readers the opportunity to read a critique and review of the inspirational, moving, shocking and sometimes humorous words of the men and women who experienced The Great War first hand.
Technological advances in weaponry and the use of mechanised warfare resulted in what was the most devastating war in history - although much of the conflict was confined to the defensive trench networks carved through the battlefields of Europe, separated by barren, cratered 'no-man's land' strewn with barbed wire.
This book presents a poignant, nostalgic record of the lives of military commanders, ordinary soldiers, politicians, royalty and civilian families whose lives were torn asunder in a four-year conflict that redrew the map of the world.
Sales Points
Offers a review and critique of WWI with the aid of 100 photographs
Quotes which are in turn inspirational, moving and sometimes humorous, provide an insight into that time
Poignant and nostalgic record of the lives of soldiers, politicians and civilian families
Technological advances in weaponry and the use of mechanised warfare resulted in what was the most devastating war in history - although much of the conflict was confined to the defensive trench networks carved through the battlefields of Europe, separated by barren, cratered 'no-man's land' strewn with barbed wire.
This book presents a poignant, nostalgic record of the lives of military commanders, ordinary soldiers, politicians, royalty and civilian families whose lives were torn asunder in a four-year conflict that redrew the map of the world.
Sales Points
Offers a review and critique of WWI with the aid of 100 photographs
Quotes which are in turn inspirational, moving and sometimes humorous, provide an insight into that time
Poignant and nostalgic record of the lives of soldiers, politicians and civilian families
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
GMC Publications
Product notice
With flaps
Illustrations
100 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 165 mm
Width: 165 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78145-118-2 (9781781451182)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Mirrorpix represents the archives of the Mirror Group Newspapers. This incorporates the archives of the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror, People, Daily Record and Daily Herald. Mirrorpix offers unmatched access to a brilliant and unique collection of archive and contemporary images and illustrations, spanning more than a century of British and world history.