People of Devon in the First World War

Nonfiction, History, Military, World War I, British
Cover of the book People of Devon in the First World War by David Parker, The History Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: David Parker ISBN: 9780750953054
Publisher: The History Press Publication: September 2, 2013
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: David Parker
ISBN: 9780750953054
Publisher: The History Press
Publication: September 2, 2013
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from The History Press

Cover of the book Edward Seymour: Lord Protector by David Parker
Cover of the book Queen Victoria's Children by David Parker
Cover of the book Gloucestershire 300 Years Ago by David Parker
Cover of the book Third Reich's Celluloid War by David Parker
Cover of the book Great Escapes by David Parker
Cover of the book 100 Local Heroes by David Parker
Cover of the book Ghost-Hunter's Casebook by David Parker
Cover of the book Report into the Loss of the SS Titanic by David Parker
Cover of the book Times Great Women's Lives by David Parker
Cover of the book Harrogate in 100 Dates by David Parker
Cover of the book Buckinghamshire Murder & Crime by David Parker
Cover of the book Fife Folk Tales by David Parker
Cover of the book Lakeland Folk Tales for Children by David Parker
Cover of the book Jersey Ghost Stories by David Parker
Cover of the book Suffolk: Strange But True by David Parker
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy