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I must ask my readers further to remember that this is a description of the camp and its life and the men as I saw them, and it is this description alone that they wish me to give. Every one here knows, something at least, of what they had to endure in those early months of their internment at Ruhleben. The recollection of it can never pass away from the minds of either old or young, nor the effects of it either; but, with the magnanimity which distinguishes them, they do not wish to brood upon it, nor to cherish rancour or resentful feelings about it; and in obedience, therefore, to their express wishes I am confining myself to the description of things as I actually saw them.
In justice to the German authorities, I should like to make it also quite clear that it was their wish that I should see things just as they are. There was no preparation in the camp for my visit the greater part of the staff, as I shall describe later, were absent when I arrived; no one knew that I was expected, and nothing whatever was done in preparation for me except the setting aside of a room for me to occupy, in case I should come.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique and compelling glimpse into the lives of British citizens interned in Germany during the First World War. The author, a clergyman, details his personal experience visiting the Ruhleben camp near Berlin, where he spent a week ministering to the men. The account provides a firsthand perspective on the physical conditions of the camp, the challenges faced by the internees, and the ways in which they adapted to their circumstances. The author's vivid descriptions of camp life, including the food, living quarters, and social activities, paint a poignant picture of the men's resilience and determination in the face of hardship. The book also examines the interactions between the author and the German authorities, highlighting the complex geopolitical landscape of the time and the surprising moments of civility that emerged amidst the conflict. Ultimately, the author's narrative serves as a testament to the human spirit's capacity to endure and adapt in the most challenging of circumstances, offering readers a powerful reflection on the profound impact of war on individuals and nations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331539865_0
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