Forgotten Voices Of The Great War
A New History of WWI in the Words of the Men and Women Who Were There
$46.36
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
3 July 2014
Summary
A fascinating history of World War I in the words of those who were there - ‘an extraordinary and immensely moving book’ Stephen Fry
This unique landmark oral history uses first-hand accounts from ordinary men and women who were there. Gripping, poignant, surprising and even humorous, the personal experiences of these soldiers, civilians, marines and medics from both sides tell us what it was really like to live through what was supposed to be the war to end all wars. Skilfully assemb…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780091888879 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0091888875 |
| Author: | Max Arthur |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | Ebury Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 3 July 2014 |
| Weight: | 231g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 126mm x 21mm |
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Critics Review
An extraordinary and immensely moving book – Stephen FryThis extraordinary book is crammed with details, conjuring up the atmosphere of war as vividly as the frequent descriptions of appalling violence * Daily Telegraph *The words of the soldiers are as fresh as if they were written yesterday … extraordinary * Mail on Sunday *These stories are so harrowing, and their witness so precise and devastating * The Times *The stories of these now long-dead vets simply jump off the page * FHM *A compelling account of a world not to be forgotten * Despatches *Everyone who loves oral history will enjoy the often harrowing accounts contained in this book * History Today *Crammed with such details, conjuring up the atmosphere of war as vividly as the frequent descriptions of appalling violence * Telegraph *Tailor-made for classroom use as well as maximum impact on the general reader * TES, Book of the Week *An impressive anthology of eye-witness experiences which does not short-change us on the horror and filth … of that dreadful conflict * The Herald, Glasgow *
About The Author
Max Arthur
Acclaimed author Max Arthur specialises in first hand recollections of historical events. Previous titles include The Manchester United Air Crash; Above All Courage; Northern Ireland Soldiers Talking; Men of the Red Beret;, There Shall Be Wings- The RAF 1918 to the Present; The True Glory- The Royal Navy 1914 to Present.
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