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Published by Reader's Digest (Australia), 2014
ISBN 10: 1922083844ISBN 13: 9781922083845
Seller: Phoenix Books NZ, Waimate, CANTE, New Zealand
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Australia and New Zealand - Voices of the First World War - A Commemorative Collection of Letters, Diaries, Songs, Poems and Images. Publisher: Reader's Digest, 2014. Padded faux leather hardback. Internally as new with no inscriptions. Front cover has minor indentation to the padding, tiny wrinkle to label on back cover. No CD. The First World War was an unprecedented conflict that reshaped the global political landscape and modern attitudes to warfare, valour and patriotism. And for the fledgling nations of Australia and New Zealand it was yet more: the cauldron in which their identities were forged, the international stage on which they first performed and drew praise, the foundation of many of their institutions and traditions. This handsomely produced volume recounts the traumatic years of 1914 to 1918 through the 'voices' of those involved - the diaries and letters of officers, soldiers and nurses; the pronouncements of politicians and strategists; the songs sung on marches and in concert halls; the poems and memoirs that questioned the war, celebrated its victories and lamented its calamitous losses. Richly illustrated, it is a fascinating history, a beautiful commemorative keepsake, and a moving tribute to those who fought to defend their way of life. 224 pages.
Published by Reader's Digest (Australia) (2014), Ultimo, NSW, 2014
ISBN 10: 1922083844ISBN 13: 9781922083845
Seller: Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB, Dunedin, New Zealand
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. No signatures.; 224 pages. Padded mock-leather boards with silver lettering on spine and front board. Page dimensions: 254 x 197mm. Numerous b&w and colour illustrations. Military history, World War One. "At once a commemorative keepsake, a fascinating history and a moving tribute, this lavishly illustrated volume recounts the traumatic events of 1914-18 through the 'voices' of those involved" - from blurb on rear boar. Quotations from diaries and letters, songs and poems, photographs and paintings.