Specifications
| Publisher | The Bodleian Library |
| ISBN 13 | 9781851243914 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851243917 |
| Book Subtitle | Images From The First World War |
| Book Description | The First World War was unique in being fought largely in trenches. Men ate, slept, fought, played, sang, prayed, and died in the trenches. This book brings together a collection of postcards which portray this strange subterranean world in its various manifestations. The cards have been selected to show how life progressed from day to day in and out of the trenches. We see wounded men smiling obligingly for the camera; others appear to be suffering from the onslaught of boredom. Some take part in a mock party with very meagre provisions. One image shows a group of men kneeling to receive communion before going into battle. The tone of postcards encompasses the range of human experience, from sombre realism to light-hearted humour. There is also the soldier's good-natured lightly smutty card. This is a fascinating insight into the everyday lives and behaviour of the men who fought one of the most gruesome wars in history. |
| Editorial Review | For both Trenches and Russian Revolution: "With introductions by historian Andrew Roberts, these attractive books will interest the casual reader and bear close inspection by the specialist. Viewed from the angle of their postcards, the Russina Revolution and World War I become accessible and multifaceted on a human level, allowing readers a glimpse into aspects of those turbulent times that most will not have seen before."-Army |
| About the Author | Andrew Roberts is a historian and biographer who has published books on Waterloo, Hitler and Churchill, the Marquis of Salisbury, the Earl of Halifax and the history of English-speaking peoples since 19 amongst many others. He is an expert on military history and has won many awards for his writing. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Andrew Roberts |
| Publication Date | 25 June 2008 |
| Number of Pages | 112 |
Postcards From The Trenches : Images From The First World War Hardcover English by Andrew Roberts - 25 June 2008
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