Through the Iron Bars: Two Years of German Occupation in Belgium by Emile Cammaerts

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Author Cammaerts, Emile, 1878-1953
Illustrator Raemaekers, Louis, 1869-1956
LoC No. 17022575
Title Through the Iron Bars: Two Years of German Occupation in Belgium
Note Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Brett Koonce, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Through the Iron Bars: Two Years of German Occupation in Belgium" by Emile Cammaerts is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically during the First World War. The narrative focuses on the experiences and resilience of the Belgian populace who endured the harsh realities of life under German occupation, highlighting their indomitable spirit in the face of adversity and oppression. The opening of the work sets the stage for a poignant exploration of the Belgian experience during the two-year occupation. Cammaerts emphasizes the difference between the glorified tales of heroism from the battlefield and the often-overlooked courage exhibited by ordinary civilians who, stripped of weapons and autonomy, maintain their dignity and hope amidst fear, oppression, and starvation. It delineates how the initial tolerance of the German authorities gradually evolved into severe repression, stifling patriotism and crushing the morale of a people determined not to submit, while simultaneously foreshadowing the dire economic and humanitarian crises stemming from the oppressive regime. Such contrasts serve to underscore the deeper narrative of national identity and collective resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Atrocities
Subject Belgium -- History -- German occupation, 1914-1918
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EBook-No. 12644
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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