The People of Devon in the First World War - Softcover

Parker, Dr David

 
9780750952897: The People of Devon in the First World War
Softcover
ISBN 10: 075095289X ISBN 13: 9780750952897
Verlag: The History Press, 2013

Inhaltsangabe

This beautifully illustrated social history of Devon during World War I examines the cultural changes brought about during this period. Every sector of society felt the impact of the war acutely. People pulled together in some things, and pulled apart in others. Men had to decide whether to enlist or not, and risk the social, moral, and physical consequences of their decisions to be servicemen or remain civilians. Conscription, meanwhile, brought other keenly-felt social, political, and personal issues to the surface. Thematically divided, this fascinating and timely study explores the experiences of many of Devon&;s people: soldiers; aliens and spies, both real and imagined; refugees; conscientious objectors; nurses and doctors; churchmen; the changing roles of women and children; and, of course, farmers. It provides a moving tribute to the price paid by Devon and its people during the War to End all Wars.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Dr. David Parker has written extensively on the history of education, and on other subjects. He is the author of Hertfordshire Children in War and Peace.

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Verlag
The History Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2013
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
075095289X
ISBN 13 
9780750952897
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
272
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