The Beauty And The Sorrow

An intimate history of the First World War

Omschrijving

A history of WWI, told by 20 eyewitnesses, showing what it was like to live through those devastating 4 years. 2 of the 20 perish, 2 become prisoners, 2 become celebrated heroes, 2 end up as physical wrecks. From sailors and soldiers to nurses, government workers and more, and across Britain, Russia, Germany, Australia and South America, this is a comprehensive history. It's been a bestseller in Sweden and Germany Describing the experiences of twenty ordinary people from around the world, this title explores the everyday aspects of war: not only the tragedy and horror, but also the absurdity, monotony and even beauty.
€ 22,35
Paperback / softback
 
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€ 19,95 binnen Nederland
Schrijver
Peter Englund
Titel
The Beauty And The Sorrow
Uitgever
Profile Books Ltd
Jaar
2012
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
488
Gewicht
493 gr
EAN
9781846683435
Afmetingen
199 x 131 x 40 mm
Bindwijze
Paperback / softback

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