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Title: The Soul of the War

Note: Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by A. Langley

Summary: "The Soul of the War" by Philip Gibbs is a historical account of World War I, written in the early 20th century during the war itself. In this memoir, Gibbs, a British war correspondent, documents his experiences and observations as he traverses the battlefronts of France, capturing the spirit of a nation on the brink of conflict and the profound effects of war on soldiers and civilians alike. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for the unfolding tragedy of war, illustrating England's initial shock upon the onset of hostilities in July 1914. Gibbs portrays the general disbelief of the populace, particularly the middle class, as they grapple with the imminent threat of conflict with Germany. He explores the shift in national sentiment as political divisions dissolve in the face of a common danger, but he also highlights an underlying foreboding of the violence and devastation that would ensue. Through vivid descriptions of the time, Gibbs conveys the deep unease felt by individuals across society, setting the tone for a reflection on the human costs of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gibbs, Philip, 1877-1962

EBook No.: 11682

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Downloads: 78

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Soul of the War

Note: Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by A. Langley

Summary: "The Soul of the War" by Philip Gibbs is a historical account of World War I, written in the early 20th century during the war itself. In this memoir, Gibbs, a British war correspondent, documents his experiences and observations as he traverses the battlefronts of France, capturing the spirit of a nation on the brink of conflict and the profound effects of war on soldiers and civilians alike. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for the unfolding tragedy of war, illustrating England's initial shock upon the onset of hostilities in July 1914. Gibbs portrays the general disbelief of the populace, particularly the middle class, as they grapple with the imminent threat of conflict with Germany. He explores the shift in national sentiment as political divisions dissolve in the face of a common danger, but he also highlights an underlying foreboding of the violence and devastation that would ensue. Through vivid descriptions of the time, Gibbs conveys the deep unease felt by individuals across society, setting the tone for a reflection on the human costs of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gibbs, Philip, 1877-1962

EBook No.: 11682

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Downloads: 78

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.