Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 42 Curtin, D. Thomas (Daniel Thomas) 1886 1963 Curtin, Daniel Thomas The Land of Deepening Shadow: Germany-at-War Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by Al Haines "The Land of Deepening Shadow: Germany-at-War" by D. Thomas Curtin is a historical account written during the early 20th century. This book presents a vivid portrayal of Germany during World War I, focusing on the societal and political dynamics that unfolded within the country at war. Through the eyes of the author, the narrative explores how German citizens coped with the realities of war, the propaganda that influenced public opinion, and the broader implications of these experiences on both individuals and society. The opening of the book captures the author's trepidation as he returns to Germany after several months of absence. Abruptly transitioning from a familiar landscape in Holland to a starkly oppressive German setting, he vividly describes the scrutiny and control exercised by German officials at customs. The narrative develops as he observes the industriousness and determination of the German populace amidst the war, juxtaposing their spirit with the harsh realities at home. This clash of personal experience with the broader societal context sets a tone for the rest of the work, suggesting a deeper investigation into the psychological and cultural changes instigated by the war. The reader is introduced to the complexity of German life during this period, providing a framework for exploring themes such as nationalism, propaganda, and the human cost of conflict throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives World War, 1914-1918 -- Germany D501 Text Germany Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Warfare 567738 567683 2024-10-05T17:49:25.113474 2023-10-06T05:23:21.862557 text/html text/html 567731 567676 2024-10-05T17:49:25.411467 2023-10-06T05:23:22.065530 text/html text/html 302354 2024-10-05T17:49:35.015417 application/epub+zip 310055 2024-10-05T17:49:28.978449 application/epub+zip 282525 2024-10-05T17:49:27.668496 application/epub+zip 559355 2024-10-05T17:49:39.928398 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 519557 2024-10-05T17:49:34.165450 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 457725 2022-09-06T20:37:32.332324 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 530166 530162 2024-10-05T17:49:24.669526 2023-10-06T05:23:21.539514 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 531431 2020-12-14T22:47:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 204782 2020-12-14T22:47:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19754 2024-10-05T17:49:40.058397 application/rdf+xml 16213 2024-10-05T17:49:28.212492 image/jpeg 3524 2024-10-05T17:49:27.942475 image/jpeg 298707 2024-10-05T17:49:25.460484 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog