Excerpt from Ballads and Addresses
Down from the mountain, city and plain, Soldiers by instinct, seeking pain, Rolling along at the Island's hest From the ends of the world they brought their best.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book of ballads and addresses exalts Britain's empire and extols the virtues of its people. The author's nationalistic fervor animates these pages, which were written during the First World War. His poems praise the steadfastness of British soldiers and civilians while condemning their enemies. In addition to the verse, the author includes speeches on a variety of subjectsâ"including the nature of war, injustice, and the importance of patriotism. This book offers a window into the complexities of British society during a time of great upheaval. It also sheds light on the role of poetry and rhetoric in shaping public opinion during wartime. Ultimately, this book is a testament to the power of words to inspire and motivate. 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 # 9781331799092_0
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